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I have an 01 Outback and would like to know if any one has fitted this size tyre to a stock standard OB no lifts or will it foul with suspension towers or anything like that.
 
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G'day ckbandit & :welcome: to ORS.
I pretty sure that these tyres will rub on the spring perch, so you may have to go with the 215/65/16 instead. I'm not 100% sure though, but if they do fit they will be a very tight fit.

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Mr Turbo
 
While this topic is here it saves me starting another one similar.

Does anyone know if the 215/75R15 will fit without rubbing and without lifting my Forester? also how about 225/70R15?
The standard size is 205/70R15. Im looking at the 215/75R15 if possible.
I am planning on lifting it but tires will becoming before that and if I can get a bigger size to begin with then that would be good.

Regards
Taza
 
ckbandit said:
I have an 01 Outback and would like to know if any one has fitted this size tyre to a stock standard OB no lifts or will it foul with suspension towers or anything like that.
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they will fit the gen 3 with some rub at full lock. you will have to cut/grind back a small bit of your bumper guard at the back of the wheel.
65's is my choice.
 
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taza said:
While this topic is here it saves me starting another one similar.

Does anyone know if the 215/75R15 will fit without rubbing and without lifting my Forester? also how about 225/70R15?
The standard size is 205/70R15. Im looking at the 215/75R15 if possible.
I am planning on lifting it but tires will becoming before that and if I can get a bigger size to begin with then that would be good.

Regards
Taza
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I'm running 205/75R15's on my '99, I do have the 1" subtle lift but don't see any reason why they wouldn't fit without it.
oops, excuse my reading comprehension. 215/75's would probably be pushing it without bottom lift.
 
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215/70 16 bs694

they're on they fit they're awsome no probs with spring perches:ebiggrin: or any rubbing
 

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I was about to post a new thread regarding this size tyre, 215/70/16, as, all going well, my mate and me should be off in early Oct down to Sth Oz and across the bottom and then up the west coast.
The best size i can come up with in Bridgestone 694's is the above size and i was not sure if they would be OK. I have about a 1" lift and will be ordering some Rally Armour mud flaps this week. Mines an 05 Forester and it appears from this thread all will be OK.
 
I think i will also look at the Yokohama 215/65/16 ATS and the Bridgestone 693 in the same size. Not sure if i am happy to go to a 70 series. Probably a bit too much oversize for me.
 
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I was about to post a new thread regarding this size tyre, 215/70/16, as, all going well, my mate and me should be off in early Oct down to Sth Oz and across the bottom and then up the west coast.
The best size i can come up with in Bridgestone 694's is the above size and i was not sure if they would be OK. I have about a 1" lift and will be ordering some Rally Armour mud flaps this week. Mines an 05 Forester and it appears from this thread all will be OK.
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Definitely no probs on the Outback
 
I think i will stick with the original size of 215/60/16 just to be safe with insurance. This pretty much narrows my choice to the Yokohama A/T-S. Looks like about the best tread pattern for my purpose and the best price to date is $235 each.
 
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