Alternate Tire Size? (215/60R17)

[jerky1280]

So I'm looking for new tires for my 2009 Outback 2.5i SE, and noticed that the tire choices for 225/55R17 are relatively few and rather expensive. 215/60R17 tires are less than half an inch taller, have a greater selection, and are less expensive. They are also well within the recommended tire size for 17x7 wheels.

I'm going to need new tires before this winter, and I think they will be Hankook Optimo H727s - excellent reviews from tirerack.com, consumer reports, etc, and a 100,000 mile treadlife warranty (not that I expect that out of them). They're looking to run about $460 + about $70 for installation at my local Precision Tune.

[Seabass]

215/60r17 and 225/60r17 should both work fine. Your speedo will be off a little, but no big deal.

[jerky1280]

Originally Posted by Seabass

215/60r17 and 225/60r17 should both work fine.

225/60R17 was appealing as well, but I'm sticking with 215/60R17 to keep as close to the stock tire size as possible since I'm keeping the stock spare.

['05 Outback 2.5i]

Originally Posted by jerky1280

So I'm looking for new tires for my 2009 Outback 2.5i SE, and noticed that the tire choices for 225/55R17 are relatively few and rather expensive. 215/60R17 tires are less than half an inch taller, have a greater selection, and are less expensive. They are also well within the recommended tire size for 17x7 wheels.

Sure, its a very popular size top run, here is a thread as an example..

Yokohama Geolander AT-S 215-60-17