Bigger Tire Help! - Subaru Outback

screwbaru · 08-30-2008, 03:35 PM

What is the largest tire i can fit on my 00 outback without rubbing, or with very little. Also what would you recommend for an A/T or beefier tire? Gas Mpg effects?

Any input would be great! Thanks

**porcupine73** · 08-30-2008, 07:00 PM

Hi. I"m going to say roughly p225/60r16 based on the fact that when I run michelin x-ice in that size on my soob, they rub up front in tight turns, and there is hardly any additional clearance between the top of the tire and strut lower spring seat.

These are on aftermarket +55mm I think steel wheels though, where I think the stock is +48mm that year for the outback I forget which way that goes could check cars101.com wheels page for details.

You can use that tire size calcultaor thing at miata.net to see roughly what tire sizes (at least nominally) have that diameter.

screwbaru · 08-30-2008, 09:33 PM

does anyone know if 225 65 r16's would fit? Using stock rims

**rockhopjohn** · 08-31-2008, 12:15 AM

I would imagine a 225/65R16 (27.5") would fit with minimal rubbing. I run a 215/65R16 (27.0") General Grabber AT2 which has some pretty beef tread, and have had no rubbing issues at all. The 225, is about 1/4" larger in radius, so I think it would clear fine. We actually had someone here throw some 27" Super Swampers on a 2000 Outback, but they rubbed pretty bad.

New Tires! (SSR's)

Aussie Outback · 08-31-2008, 07:33 AM

Have a look at :

General Grabbers

Biggest tires for H4 02 OBW

screwbaru · 08-31-2008, 09:06 AM

do you happen to know what the gas mpg difference is with those grabbers?
what about yokohama geolanders?

**porcupine73** · 08-31-2008, 09:13 AM

screwbaru · 08-31-2008, 09:52 AM

haha yea right...i still want to be able to hear myself think when i drive my car

**rockhopjohn** · 08-31-2008, 10:00 AM

I would say that I lost about 1.5-2 MPG across the board when I switched from the stock tires to the Grabbers. I would imagine the Geolandars are going to be a little better than that.

Aussie Outback · 08-31-2008, 07:54 PM

The Yokohama Geolanders 215/60R16 were the standard (Subaru fit) tyre for the Aust Outbacks of that series.

I have only ever had those tyres on my car and I get about 9lts/100km (26.1 US MPG) on them. I am not sure if they are the best tyres for the car, but they are a reasonable road and have strong enough side walls for some reasonable off roading.

I would personally like a taller tyre next time and was thinking of some Toyo’s 215/65/16 highway/terrain tyres.

08-30-2008, 03:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
screwbaru Legionairre Join Date: Aug 2008 Car: 2000 Outback/1974 Corvette/1987 K-5 Blazer Posts: 29 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Bigger Tire Help! What is the largest tire i can fit on my 00 outback without rubbing, or with very little. Also what would you recommend for an A/T or beefier tire? Gas Mpg effects? Any input would be great! Thanks

08-31-2008, 12:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
rockhopjohn Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: ID, MT, ND, I'm a transient Car: 2004 Outback Wagon, Mystic Blue Pearl Posts: 4,882 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I would imagine a 225/65R16 (27.5") would fit with minimal rubbing. I run a 215/65R16 (27.0") General Grabber AT2 which has some pretty beef tread, and have had no rubbing issues at all. The 225, is about 1/4" larger in radius, so I think it would clear fine. We actually had someone here throw some 27" Super Swampers on a 2000 Outback, but they rubbed pretty bad. New Tires! (SSR's) __________________ I'm not retarded, I just don't proofread my posts

08-31-2008, 07:33 AM	#5 (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	Have a look at : General Grabbers Biggest tires for H4 02 OBW __________________ A fantastic solution to a problem that need not exist!

08-31-2008, 10:00 AM	#9 (permalink)
rockhopjohn Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: ID, MT, ND, I'm a transient Car: 2004 Outback Wagon, Mystic Blue Pearl Posts: 4,882 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I would say that I lost about 1.5-2 MPG across the board when I switched from the stock tires to the Grabbers. I would imagine the Geolandars are going to be a little better than that. __________________ I'm not retarded, I just don't proofread my posts

08-31-2008, 07:54 PM	#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	The Yokohama Geolanders 215/60R16 were the standard (Subaru fit) tyre for the Aust Outbacks of that series. I have only ever had those tyres on my car and I get about 9lts/100km (26.1 US MPG) on them. I am not sure if they are the best tyres for the car, but they are a reasonable road and have strong enough side walls for some reasonable off roading. I would personally like a taller tyre next time and was thinking of some Toyo’s 215/65/16 highway/terrain tyres. __________________ A fantastic solution to a problem that need not exist!

08-30-2008, 07:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
porcupine73 I :heart: SUBARU Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Buffalo, NY USA Car: '00OBW, '96&'94 Legacy Posts: 4,721 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hi. I"m going to say roughly p225/60r16 based on the fact that when I run michelin x-ice in that size on my soob, they rub up front in tight turns, and there is hardly any additional clearance between the top of the tire and strut lower spring seat. These are on aftermarket +55mm I think steel wheels though, where I think the stock is +48mm that year for the outback I forget which way that goes could check cars101.com wheels page for details. You can use that tire size calcultaor thing at miata.net to see roughly what tire sizes (at least nominally) have that diameter.

08-30-2008, 09:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
screwbaru Legionairre Join Date: Aug 2008 Car: 2000 Outback/1974 Corvette/1987 K-5 Blazer Posts: 29 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	does anyone know if 225 65 r16's would fit? Using stock rims

08-31-2008, 09:06 AM	#6 (permalink)
screwbaru Legionairre Join Date: Aug 2008 Car: 2000 Outback/1974 Corvette/1987 K-5 Blazer Posts: 29 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	do you happen to know what the gas mpg difference is with those grabbers? what about yokohama geolanders?

08-31-2008, 09:13 AM	#7 (permalink)
porcupine73 I :heart: SUBARU Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Buffalo, NY USA Car: '00OBW, '96&'94 Legacy Posts: 4,721 Feedback Score: 0 reviews

08-31-2008, 09:52 AM	#8 (permalink)
screwbaru Legionairre Join Date: Aug 2008 Car: 2000 Outback/1974 Corvette/1987 K-5 Blazer Posts: 29 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	haha yea right...i still want to be able to hear myself think when i drive my car

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