Anyone run 215/55r/17 on their Legacy?

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Zoo Mob
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Anyone run 215/55r/17 on their Legacy?

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I'm picking up these 2007 Forester XT wheels and tires tomorrow for a steal. I know they will throw off my speedometer, but will they rub?

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Possibly. The front spring perches could be a issue.
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I really hope they do, I didn't realize until I just checked that tires are going to run me $400 for the cheapest thing at discount tire.
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Post by RJ93SS »

is it a 55 offset, thats a very high tire and i can almost guarentee you will have problems with them, but you could always resell them if they dont fit!
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Post by fngearhead »

I'm running 2005 Legacy GT 17's on my '91 with '93+ rear struts. The stock Potenza 215/45's don't rub at all. If I went bigger, the rear would be the problem area for sure.
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Post by SILINC3R »

fngearhead wrote:I'm running 2005 Legacy GT 17's on my '91 with '93+ rear struts. The stock Potenza 215/45's don't rub at all. If I went bigger, the rear would be the problem area for sure.
hey i just bought those rims how much was it for the tires., since i am in that stage now. which has more side wall the 45 or 55. cause i want the low profile so iwant have to worry about rubbing.
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Post by fngearhead »

I'm still running the tires that came on them. They are my summer wheels and will be getting new rubber this spring. The 45 sidewall is shorter than the 55.
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