Tmt Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 I have a 98 Legacy L wagon and would like to upsize to 16" wheels. The current tire wheel combo is 205/70 R15 and the wheels I have been gifted (with basically new snow tires!) are 215/60 R16. Is there anything I need to look out for? If they look like they have clearance do I just go for it? Thanks, Todd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironworkerboomer Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 (edited) I have a 98 Legacy L wagon and would like to upsize to 16" wheels. The current tire wheel combo is 205/70 R15 and the wheels I have been gifted (with basically new snow tires!) are 215/60 R16. Is there anything I need to look out for? If they look like they have clearance do I just go for it? Thanks, Todd https://tiresize.com/comparison/ not a lot of difference. do you have the rims? Back spacing will be the key Edited January 9, 2017 by ironworkerboomer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster2 Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 I am running 215 X 70 X 15 on my 99 OBW, which is the same body style as yours. I don't think you will have any problems with tire clearance, my concern is whether the 16" wheels will fit over the disc brake caliper?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtdash Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 (edited) Er....the L is not the OutBack. Different struts and room under the 'spring perch', AFAIK. You're on Stock '98 L suspension??? But the 215-60-16 and the 205-70-15 (stock OB size) are the same height (diameter) but 10mm wider overall (205 vs. 215). As stated the OFFSET of the 16" wheels you get may be the deciding factor. IF the tires are already ON WHEELS then just bolt up the rears to see if they rub....my experience is the rears have LESS room than the fronts, so the fronts should fit if the rears do (225-60R-16 on '00 OB wheels would fit on the front, but not the back w/my '97 OB struts). Td Edited January 9, 2017 by wtdash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocei77 Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 If they are Subaru wheels, the offset will be ok, but they may rub on the perch. Do as wtdash says and try the rear wheels. I am suprised that you didn't get rubbing with the 205/70 on the legacy. Are they on std struts? O. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpop Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 I've got 205/70R15s on my '99 Legacy L wagon and they are really close to the strut towers but they do clear. I'd be hesitant to try the 215s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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