Markus56 Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 (edited) Hey guys what's up! Haven't been here in a little while. Got the Legacy runnin good, just did a bunch of work to it. Anyway, it's a 91 Legacy sittin on 98 outback struts and springs, with 195/75r14's. I just picked up a set of the 15 alloy GT rims and I am wondering what is the biggest size tire i can run. I have a set of lugged out 215/75/r15's that i had on my 85 GL. I would love to use these, because they are paid for. Here is the car as it sits now And these are the tires: So I am hoping that these will fit, i know i might have to remove the mudflaps And another question as well; What is the best color to paint the GT rims? I was thinking about painting them gloss white, but if i did that, i would have to keep them clean. Would something like gloss black look good? Edited March 25, 2011 by Markus56 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnceggleston Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 the 215/74/15 tire is .7 inches larger in radius than outback tires. that is 1.4 inches larger in diameter. i think that is too big, but i don't know. you can run stock outback tires, they are 205/70/15. http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html maybe measure how much room you have now between the strut spring perch and your tire and then check the tire calculator and see how much bigger the new tire will be. see if you have enough room. i think the rear spring perch is a common rub spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markus56 Posted March 25, 2011 Author Share Posted March 25, 2011 thank you for the reply! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 those 215/75s will fir, yes maay need to clearence fenders, you can go up to 27" maybe 28" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markus56 Posted March 25, 2011 Author Share Posted March 25, 2011 (edited) I had one mounted and tried on the new shoes. they fit! and they only rub when the car is flexed out on corners! So let it be known that it is recorded that you can fit 215/75/r15's on a gen 1 legacy sedan with outback struts and springs. EDIT: it would appear that they have about 1/8" clearance in the front of the rear fender well. you have to remove the plastic trim piece and cut out about 1" of metal. Edited March 25, 2011 by Markus56 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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