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11-01-2010, 08:04 PM
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Running 215/65/17 on 2011 OB 2.5i
I have a new set of 215/65/17 winter tires that I'd like to mount on steel rims for the winter. I found this link on another thread which leads me to believe that the differential is minimal. Tire size calculator
The standard 2011 OB tire size is 225/60/17. Any comments or suggestions would be appreciated. Matt |
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11-01-2010, 09:33 PM
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Assuming you're from Montreal here...
 For the 3-4 months Quebec law says we hafto have these on, I don't see a problem with using this size on stock 17" alloys. Unless you're one of those I see running winter tires all year round! But even then...You have 17" steel rims? How much do they weigh? Are they those stylized steel rims I hear Canadian Subaru dealers are offering? I like this one http://www.rimsntires.com/specs.jsp |
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11-01-2010, 10:10 PM
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11-02-2010, 02:49 PM
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Subaru dealer apparently has 17" steel rims at $112 / rim. I have not seen them yet. Pricey rims, but considering tires were free, I'm considering it.
Wondering if SOA will honour warranty with 1% differential. Most allow up to 3%... |
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11-02-2010, 03:17 PM
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10-19-2011, 09:53 AM
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The "differential" figure quoted by Subaru is for the maximum amount of variation allowed on the same set of 4 installed tires. If the circumference of your new set is slightly smaller, there's no problem, only the speedo error and effectively slightly different gearing, provided each tire is within 1/4 inch of each other in circumference.
My main reason for going to steel wheels in winter is that alloys will become pitted in the salt used on our roads and may not hold air properly after a few seasons. I had the Jeep with alloys from h*** a few years back, and every few days there was a soft tire. Not too many places available to inflate the tire quickly in the middle of a cold winter. Alloys are also more easily damaged, and some shops will claim no responsibility in case of mishap. |
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