widest tire on a stock turbo wheel
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Hey, I searched for this, but couldn't find an answer.
What is the widest tire I can safely run on the 15" SS wheels? I like the wheels, but would like some slightly wider tires if possible. Also, are they the same wheels found on the early Outbacks? They look similar, but I wasn't quite sure.
What is the widest tire I can safely run on the 15" SS wheels? I like the wheels, but would like some slightly wider tires if possible. Also, are they the same wheels found on the early Outbacks? They look similar, but I wasn't quite sure.
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They're not the same wheels, same specs, but the outback wheels have a polished lip.
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I think it depends on the tire. Tire manufacturers specify an acceptable rim width range for each size of each of their models. So you'd pick a tire, then look up the rim width ranges for the sizes that have the correct rim diameter and overall diameter for your car.
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How wide are the stock rims? You could probably run a 205 OK on the stock rim, but I wouldn't go much wider.
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I have a set of 205/55's on the stock rims, but I agree, I would go no further.
You could probably find a set of 215's that would go, but I don't think the rim width would be that great on a 215.
You could probably find a set of 215's that would go, but I don't think the rim width would be that great on a 215.
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I shudder at the thought of trying to handle well on a tire that wide on a rim that skinny.
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Believe it or not, I've actually seen a 225/50-15 Victoracer (which are wider and have stiffer sidewalls than street tires) shoehorned onto a 15x6 Legacy Turbo alloy. Of course, it looked like a cantilever slick due to the severely angled sidewall, but it still worked...
From my experience with 15x6 Legacy Turbo alloys, 205s fit perfectly fine, and I personally wouldn't go any wider than that (especially on a street setup).
From my experience with 15x6 Legacy Turbo alloys, 205s fit perfectly fine, and I personally wouldn't go any wider than that (especially on a street setup).
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I'm sure you COULD do it, but I don't think it's a good idea. It probably hurts handling more than it helps.
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I agree with the recommendations of not going any wider than 205 on the stock wheel. I'm running 205/60's and they fit and look about perfect. That being said, I'm sure wider wheels will work, just a matter of how well and which ones.
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Kelly, are you lowered any?
As much as I like the look of a bulging sidewall like that, I know it's not optimal for performance.
A tire SHOULD sit like this: 225/45/17 on a 7.5" rim.
As much as I like the look of a bulging sidewall like that, I know it's not optimal for performance.
A tire SHOULD sit like this: 225/45/17 on a 7.5" rim.
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Its not lowered much if any in that pic, its a lot higher now.BAC5.2 wrote:Kelly, are you lowered any?
As much as I like the look of a bulging sidewall like that, I know it's not optimal for performance.
and the buldging is absolutely NOT optimal for performance, but let a bit of air out of em, and it mobs through the dirt. Havnt taken it in the snow yet.
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