Tire question - Subaru Outback

Damein · 10-07-2009, 10:19 PM

Evening all. I'm in need of tires soon and after a discussion with my brother, he tells me he has a set of barely used BFGoodrich tires size 245/45 R17 that I can have sitting in his garage. My question is will they fit my car with little to no issues. My ride is an 05 Outback Xt Ltd with the Oem tires/rims, no mods currently. Thanks for the help in advanced.

**AWDFTW** · 10-07-2009, 10:30 PM

Stock is 225/55/17 so those will actually be shorter, lowering the car slightly.

They may rub at full lock though as they are wider, not sure how much extra room there is.

**porcupine73** · 10-08-2009, 08:31 AM

Also, even if they are 'barely used' I would measure the circumferences to make sure they all match within 1/4" before using them on the soob. Also if they're older than maybe 4 years might want to pass. Tires sitting or old tires increase risk of blowouts. You could check the miata.net tire size calculator to look at how much differnce there is nominally.

Damein · 10-08-2009, 09:48 AM

Thanks all for the info, just got off phone with tire dealer and they said they would rub. So, not worth the trouble to save money. Once again, Thanks for the quick responses.

10-07-2009, 10:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
Damein Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: NKY Car: 05 XT LTD Posts: 11 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Tire question Evening all. I'm in need of tires soon and after a discussion with my brother, he tells me he has a set of barely used BFGoodrich tires size 245/45 R17 that I can have sitting in his garage. My question is will they fit my car with little to no issues. My ride is an 05 Outback Xt Ltd with the Oem tires/rims, no mods currently. Thanks for the help in advanced.

10-07-2009, 10:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
AWDFTW Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Displaced to Chicago. Car: 2003 2.5 4EAT with AWP. Posts: 6,020 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Stock is 225/55/17 so those will actually be shorter, lowering the car slightly. They may rub at full lock though as they are wider, not sure how much extra room there is. __________________ 2003 Outback: "Kaylee". 124,000 and counting. Mods: GE Nighthawk low beams, HIR1 9011 high beam upgrade, Nokya 25k yellow fog lights, Fumoto valve, 04 Forester XT shift knob. Basics: G-Oil Bio-based Advanced Full Synthetic 5w30, Purolater oil filter, STP air filter, Valvoline Maxlife Dex/Merc ATF, Valvoline Durablend 80w90, Michelin Primacy MXV4. Also: More rust and parking lot scars than I care to think about.

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10-08-2009, 08:31 AM	#3 (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	Also, even if they are 'barely used' I would measure the circumferences to make sure they all match within 1/4" before using them on the soob. Also if they're older than maybe 4 years might want to pass. Tires sitting or old tires increase risk of blowouts. You could check the miata.net tire size calculator to look at how much differnce there is nominally.

10-08-2009, 09:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
Damein Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: NKY Car: 05 XT LTD Posts: 11 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks all for the info, just got off phone with tire dealer and they said they would rub. So, not worth the trouble to save money. Once again, Thanks for the quick responses.

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