comatosellama Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 (edited) What size tires can I put on a 99 LGT lifted with 99 outback struts? And what could I fit with struts and Springs from the same model? Edited November 4, 2014 by comatosellama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86BRATMAN Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 I had 205/75r15s on my 97 lifted legacy(currently on my forester), on outback struts. I wouldn't recommend them on 98-02 forester rear struts, there is literally a couple mm between the tire and the spring perch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comatosellama Posted November 4, 2014 Author Share Posted November 4, 2014 I had 205/75r15s on my 97 lifted legacy(currently on my forester), on outback struts. I wouldn't recommend them on 98-02 forester rear struts, there is literally a couple mm between the tire and the spring perch. I hear the 99 outback rear struts have a higher rear spring perch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 235/75-15 is about the largest you can go , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comatosellama Posted November 4, 2014 Author Share Posted November 4, 2014 (edited) 235/75-15 is about the largest you can go , is this with just outback struts, or Springs and struts? Sorry for pestering everyone, I had this down pat for my old impreza but she has passed and now I have my leggy. Edited March 16, 2016 by comatosellama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartless Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 the springs themselves have little to do with it - it is the lower spring perch on the strut that will determine the max tire size. and yes, from what i have heard, and seen, the Outback struts have just a little more clearance than the forester struts do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86BRATMAN Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 (edited) Outback struts 98 Forester struts It is very true that the 96-99 outback rear struts have more clearance than the 98-02 forester rear struts. Fronts are the same exact strut however, and there is basically no difference between 96-99 outback and 03-08 forester struts in regards to perch height front or rear. Also without going with more than just struts/springs you'll need tocut on the body to clear 235/75r15s. 215/75r15s would be about the limit without sacrificing body panels. Edited November 4, 2014 by 86BRATMAN 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comatosellama Posted November 4, 2014 Author Share Posted November 4, 2014 (edited) Outback struts 98 Forester struts It is very true that the 96-99 outback rear struts have more clearance than the 98-02 forester rear struts. Fronts are the same exact strut however, and there is basically no difference between 96-99 outback and 03-08 forester struts in regards to perch height front or rear. Also without going with more than just struts/springs you'll need tocut on the body to clear 235/75r15s. 215/75r15s would be about the limit without sacrificing body panels. What tire size is that? Also, what amount of body panel sacrifice are we talking? Because I already have 2 of those size tires that I got for free from the monster brat Edited November 4, 2014 by comatosellama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86BRATMAN Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 My pics are with 205/75r15 that are currently on my forester. 215s you can get by with no body mods (except maybe a bfh to the inner fender well on the front). Just be aware that if you are planning on using used tires they need to be within a quarter inch circumference between all 4 or you will be damaging your transmission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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