use the one from the wilderness. Those are 17" wheels and a full size spare. It'll look different, I don't think those use the large tray on top like the full height temporary spare.... smaller, round, fits in the tire, leaves a lot of room around the tire.. 97035AN03A

 

Thanks for that! I'll give it a try.

For anyone else researching this, I found another thread that could be helpful: https://www.subaruoutback.org/threa...rg/threads/where-can-i-find-an-ob-wilderness-spare-tire-tools-foam-tray.545608/

 

Thats great news a full size tire fits.. I have a 25 Base model also.

Do you mind sharing the cost of a new factory 17 inch alloy and tire mounted?
Did you skip the TPMS?
Did you go with the stock Yokohama tire as well?

Thanks!

 

Thats great news a full size tire fits.. I have a 25 Base model also.

Do you mind sharing the cost of a new factory 17 inch alloy and tire mounted?
Did you skip the TPMS?
Did you go with the stock Yokohama tire as well?

Thanks!

About 610 bux for the OEM wheel and tire (mounted & balanced) from my dealer. I got the TPMS valve stem...am new to the forum and was unaware of any probs w/ the Base model recognizing a fifth TPMS...bummer and waste of $$$ if that's true...

 

I bought the Wilderness foam spacer from the dealer for my Touring XT that has the 18 inch factory rims. The spacer fits fine. I found my spare factory wheel with Yokohama tire online with only 100 miles on it. The TPMS detected the new wheel with no issues, but I‘ve read base models aren’t set up to detect the fifth sensor.

 

I ditched the top foam spacer and used the extra space for tools, towels, blankets, whatever. Lots of underfloor storage space without that spacer. Do NOT store your jump starter under there because the tailgate won't open to allow access if you have a dead battery.

 

Do folks find that the floor is plenty strong if a spacer is not in place? I can't imagine that these foam spacers provide much in the way of load support for the trap door over them...