Georg Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Hey folks, May one of you can help me or rather my brother: Any of you know whether the Forester/Outback tire size 205/70R15 does fit with stock Legacy1 struts on the front wheels regarding the lower spring perch? The car is lifted by relocated spring perches on the rear and strut blocks on the front. That's why I only see possible rubbing at the front. Would appreciate your wisdom here before we order new tires Regards from Germany Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crawlerdan Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 i have done this, and larger, many times., you will have about 3/8 inch clearance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86BRATMAN Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 The 90/91, 89/90 in your neck of the woods, models have lower spring spring perches. If you have those year struts you will have less clearance, but they may still fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georg Posted October 28, 2014 Author Share Posted October 28, 2014 It's a late 93 model, but it seems to get quite tight. Maybe the struts have been replaced some time ago, who knows... I will post the results here if we go for those tires. Thanks to both of you guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georg Posted November 16, 2014 Author Share Posted November 16, 2014 Aaaaaaand finally it fits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uberoo Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 pics of the completed project? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georg Posted December 8, 2014 Author Share Posted December 8, 2014 Only this one my brother sent me. He chose Conti AT tires as it is his daily driver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uberoo Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 so what about fitting 215/75/15's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georg Posted January 9, 2015 Author Share Posted January 9, 2015 (edited) Without further modifications I think you will get in trouble using anything bigger than 205/70R15. With the current setup including a 40 mm lift the front wheels clash at some locations inside the wheel wells while deflecting and cornering. BTW: I must admit that changing tire size here in Germany is a different story due to the fact that you have to get an official approval that the new size does not affect the safety of the car. To check tire clearance they usually lift the car, put some spacers under the wheels front left and rear right f.e. and let it down to simulate deflection whilest steering to the limits in both directions. Unfortunately my brother's car failed this test caused by the front tires touching this rectangular frame rail and the rear tires having not enough clearance to somewhere I don't remember (in the eye's of the official...). So all in all even if things work, you sometimes have to be a criminal to do them in this lovely country Edited January 9, 2015 by Georg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uberoo Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 I'm more interested in the tire physically clearing the strut.Body panels can be "massaged" to fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buktop3 Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Does anyone know if 205/70/15 will fit in 98 Impreza with no lift? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballenxj Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Does anyone know if 205/70/15 will fit in 98 Impreza with no lift? Same question, but for 93 Legacy? I'm looking at a complete set of tires and wheels off a later Subaru so I can leave my M&S tires mounted.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crawlerdan Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Yep, fits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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