Biggest tires for H4 02 OBW - Subaru Outback

koala · 07-30-2008, 06:57 PM

I was just wondering what the biggest tires i can fit under my 4 cylinder 02 Outback wagon are i know i cant go much bigger than stock 225/60 but anything to gain any clearance would be nice.

I am considering getting a small suspension lift eventually but for now i just need some new tires my Potenza G009 are ready to come off.

My car will see very little snow but i do travel a lot so id like to be prepared for whatever.

Oh so i'm pretty sure this is my first post so, hello everybody.

obsolete · 07-30-2008, 09:01 PM

Welcome to the forum! Looks like your car is identical to mine.

I am running 215/65/16. They are perfect, with no rubbing. These aren't much bigger, if at all, but they're a little higher profile, so they do take the bumps slightly better.

koala · 07-31-2008, 12:59 PM

Thank you so much! i spent a while on the forums looking for an answer with no luck!

Your reply was fast, this forum is awesome!

What kind of tires are you running? Do you see a lot of snow?

neoday · 07-31-2008, 02:45 PM

search for General Grabber tires and you will get a lot of info.

and welcome!

obsolete · 07-31-2008, 04:22 PM

Yep, I am running a set of General Grabber AT2s to handle whatever weather & terrain is thrown at me up here.

These tires are loud, the sidewalls will roll over if you corner too hard, and they're not great for gas mileage. However, for pure traction in all kinds of circumstances, they're pretty much unbeatable.

Aussie Outback · 07-31-2008, 06:28 PM

Interestingly, the standard tyres on the same year Outback in Australia was 215/60R16. Sidewall height of 129mm. 215/60 R16 95h G-040 YOKOHAMA's

koala's 225/60, have a sidewall height of 135mm, and

obsolete's 215/65/16, have a sidewall height of 140mm (5mm or 0.2" the diff)

then there are tread differences but still I would like what obsoletes tyres on my car!

dziuggy · 08-07-2008, 04:24 PM

thats good thread we need more info i am planing to run tires that are 27.3" in diameter so i will update if/when i will get them.

stock tires in US were 225/60/16 - 26.6" diameter
stock tires in australia were 215/60/16 - 26.2" diameter
looks like 215/65/16 fits fine with 27.0" diameter (thanks obsolete)

thats a start but if anyone has tried different size tires please let us know so we can update the list. we are looking at tire overall diameter so wheel size does not matter but if you run aftermarket rims please let us know the offset since it is a factor in tire rubing

cheers ziggy

koala · 08-07-2008, 08:34 PM

i don't know a whole lot about tire size so i may be wrong but it seems to meet that if both 225/60 and 215/65 fit than is it not safe to assume that 225/65 fit?

dziuggy · 08-08-2008, 04:43 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by koala
i don't know a whole lot about tire size so i may be wrong but it seems to meet that if both 225/60 and 215/65 fit than is it not safe to assume that 225/65 fit?

well it is not safe to assume but they might fit 225/65/16 are 27.5" in diameter so you will have 1/2" less clearance on all sides and top, so you might have some rubing, but the only way to find out is for someone to try it

cheers ziggy

Aussie Outback · 08-08-2008, 09:25 AM

ggvfr form Australia has fitted Yokohama G011 A/T +11's in a 215/65-16 to fit to 16" steel Forester rims.

I know the Australian Outbacks sit at a different height to the US Outbacks as stock car it its a bit of a guide any way.

07-30-2008, 06:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
koala Recruit Join Date: Nov 2006 Car: 2002 Outback H4 Posts: 5 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Biggest tires for H4 02 OBW I was just wondering what the biggest tires i can fit under my 4 cylinder 02 Outback wagon are i know i cant go much bigger than stock 225/60 but anything to gain any clearance would be nice. I am considering getting a small suspension lift eventually but for now i just need some new tires my Potenza G009 are ready to come off. My car will see very little snow but i do travel a lot so id like to be prepared for whatever. Oh so i'm pretty sure this is my first post so, hello everybody.

07-30-2008, 09:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
obsolete Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Car: was a 2002 OBW 2.5L AWP Posts: 891 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Welcome to the forum! Looks like your car is identical to mine. I am running 215/65/16. They are perfect, with no rubbing. These aren't much bigger, if at all, but they're a little higher profile, so they do take the bumps slightly better. __________________ FYI: Early 2002 Outbacks may have 2001 brakes.

07-31-2008, 02:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
neoday Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Minnesota Car: 2002 OBW 2.5 manual and character from baseball size hail Posts: 174 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	search for General Grabber tires and you will get a lot of info. and welcome! __________________ Love, Laugh, Live

07-31-2008, 04:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
obsolete Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Car: was a 2002 OBW 2.5L AWP Posts: 891 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Yep, I am running a set of General Grabber AT2s to handle whatever weather & terrain is thrown at me up here. These tires are loud, the sidewalls will roll over if you corner too hard, and they're not great for gas mileage. However, for pure traction in all kinds of circumstances, they're pretty much unbeatable. __________________ FYI: Early 2002 Outbacks may have 2001 brakes.

07-31-2008, 06:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
Aussie Outback Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Greater Philly Car: 02 Outback Wagon MT in Aus! VibeAWD & 05 Outback in US Posts: 426 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Interestingly, the standard tyres on the same year Outback in Australia was 215/60R16. Sidewall height of 129mm. 215/60 R16 95h G-040 YOKOHAMA's koala's 225/60, have a sidewall height of 135mm, and obsolete's 215/65/16, have a sidewall height of 140mm (5mm or 0.2" the diff) then there are tread differences but still I would like what obsoletes tyres on my car! __________________ A fantastic solution to a problem that need not exist!

07-31-2008, 12:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
koala Recruit Join Date: Nov 2006 Car: 2002 Outback H4 Posts: 5 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thank you so much! i spent a while on the forums looking for an answer with no luck! Your reply was fast, this forum is awesome! What kind of tires are you running? Do you see a lot of snow?

08-07-2008, 04:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
dziuggy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: san francisco, ca Car: 02 outback / 87 supra big turbo / 05 outback xt / 95 4runner 4x4 / 08 cbr600rr Posts: 81 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	thats good thread we need more info i am planing to run tires that are 27.3" in diameter so i will update if/when i will get them. stock tires in US were 225/60/16 - 26.6" diameter stock tires in australia were 215/60/16 - 26.2" diameter looks like 215/65/16 fits fine with 27.0" diameter (thanks obsolete) thats a start but if anyone has tried different size tires please let us know so we can update the list. we are looking at tire overall diameter so wheel size does not matter but if you run aftermarket rims please let us know the offset since it is a factor in tire rubing cheers ziggy

08-07-2008, 08:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
koala Recruit Join Date: Nov 2006 Car: 2002 Outback H4 Posts: 5 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i don't know a whole lot about tire size so i may be wrong but it seems to meet that if both 225/60 and 215/65 fit than is it not safe to assume that 225/65 fit?

08-08-2008, 09:25 AM	#10 (permalink)
Aussie Outback Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Greater Philly Car: 02 Outback Wagon MT in Aus! VibeAWD & 05 Outback in US Posts: 426 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ggvfr form Australia has fitted Yokohama G011 A/T +11's in a 215/65-16 to fit to 16" steel Forester rims. I know the Australian Outbacks sit at a different height to the US Outbacks as stock car it its a bit of a guide any way. __________________ A fantastic solution to a problem that need not exist!

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