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**Scooby** · 11-10-2010, 03:23 AM

**Scooby** · 11-10-2010, 03:35 AM

SCOOBY -- My apologies for the thread hijacking..[/QUOTE]

Not to worry,

well done explaning tire pressures to sailors...I agree.

I air up and down given conditions...

**rockhopjohn** · 11-10-2010, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by subiesailor

Nice though that rock in the middle of the road looks to be a sizable opponent.

I imagine that is why he is stopped to take a picture.

JAC WAGON · 11-10-2010, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Scooby

I used to like you, but we cant be friends anymore

daredevil1166 · 11-10-2010, 12:58 PM

Hey cool! I finally got 215/75-15s about a month and a half ago. And they're BFG's.

I only had mild rubbing issues.

They've been awesome. Really cool all around good tire for an OB. Fun to rally, good road grip, good traction, and they're tough.

I got to try them out in snow last week too. They were great.

I love that road up Mt. Defiance. It's not so easy with a 5 speed though. You have to do some clutch slipping sometimes to keep your speed down enough to pick your lines well.

I don't think I've done it since I lifted my OB. Might be easier now.

proxy · 04-06-2011, 12:21 PM

So.... what's the skinny on these... acceptable solution? When and where does the rubbing occur on a non-lifted OBW?

Frumious · 12-22-2011, 09:27 AM

I am thinking of replacing the 205R70-16 Contis that came with my 2.5 base model with 215R60-17 BFG All Terrain T/A KO's (I will need new rims. This is the same size 2.5 Premiums come with). The BFG All Terrain T/A KO's work well year-round in Alaska. (I have used them on other 4x4's) Great on snow; OK on ice; good in mud; good on dry and wet pavement; not too noisy and they last forever.

Any thoughts on this? Can a taller, wider size fit in the fender of a 2011 OB?

jarvis · 01-16-2012, 01:16 PM

I'm considering 245/65/17s BFG ATs on my 2011 Outback. It'll be very close to hitting on the front edge of the rear wheel arch (that's the most constricted point by my observations), but I think they will work. Discount tire will do a test fit for me with no obligation. They are only a cm wider each side of center, so I don't think I will rub on the strut, etc. Wish me luck!

Jim

11-10-2010, 03:23 AM	#21 (permalink)
Scooby Outback onsight... Join Date: May 2004 Location: Newberg , Oregon Car: '03 black/blu BH ,kings ,sutble,bfg A/T's, '98 forester S, 4eat, lsd Posts: 1,243 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	pics __________________ OutbackwBeer! " T' were worth ten years of peaceful life, one glance at this array."

11-10-2010, 03:35 AM	#22 (permalink)
Scooby Outback onsight... Join Date: May 2004 Location: Newberg , Oregon Car: '03 black/blu BH ,kings ,sutble,bfg A/T's, '98 forester S, 4eat, lsd Posts: 1,243 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	SCOOBY -- My apologies for the thread hijacking..[/QUOTE] Not to worry, well done explaning tire pressures to sailors...I agree. I air up and down given conditions... __________________ OutbackwBeer! " T' were worth ten years of peaceful life, one glance at this array."

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proxy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Car: 2000 OBW 2.5l Posts: 41 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	So.... what's the skinny on these... acceptable solution? When and where does the rubbing occur on a non-lifted OBW? __________________ 2007 GMC Sierra Z71 crew cab 2000 Subaru Outback Wagon 2003 Suzuki DR 650 SE

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11-10-2010, 12:58 PM	#25 (permalink)
daredevil1166 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oregon Car: '99 Outback Limited, 2" Lift, 28" AT's, Winch, Dual-Range 4wd. Posts: 197 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hey cool! I finally got 215/75-15s about a month and a half ago. And they're BFG's. I only had mild rubbing issues. They've been awesome. Really cool all around good tire for an OB. Fun to rally, good road grip, good traction, and they're tough. I got to try them out in snow last week too. They were great. I love that road up Mt. Defiance. It's not so easy with a 5 speed though. You have to do some clutch slipping sometimes to keep your speed down enough to pick your lines well. I don't think I've done it since I lifted my OB. Might be easier now.

12-22-2011, 09:27 AM	#27 (permalink)
Frumious Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Car: 2011 Outback 2.5 Base CVT Posts: 21 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I am thinking of replacing the 205R70-16 Contis that came with my 2.5 base model with 215R60-17 BFG All Terrain T/A KO's (I will need new rims. This is the same size 2.5 Premiums come with). The BFG All Terrain T/A KO's work well year-round in Alaska. (I have used them on other 4x4's) Great on snow; OK on ice; good in mud; good on dry and wet pavement; not too noisy and they last forever. Any thoughts on this? Can a taller, wider size fit in the fender of a 2011 OB?

01-16-2012, 01:16 PM	#28 (permalink)
jarvis Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 4 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'm considering 245/65/17s BFG ATs on my 2011 Outback. It'll be very close to hitting on the front edge of the rear wheel arch (that's the most constricted point by my observations), but I think they will work. Discount tire will do a test fit for me with no obligation. They are only a cm wider each side of center, so I don't think I will rub on the strut, etc. Wish me luck! Jim

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