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L.Michael
12-06-2012, 02:19 PM
I do understand that the size of this tire is a perfect fit, but I don't know if the rim is a fit. Anyone know what year of outback these are off of? specs on them?

http://saskatchewan.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-auto-parts-tires-tires-rims-Pirelli-Studded-Snow-Tires-and-Rims-W0QQAdIdZ429800298

thanks!
GTDrifter
12-06-2012, 02:31 PM
I don't think they're stock subaru. Might be aftermarket that were put onto an outback though.
Huffer
12-06-2012, 03:50 PM
"As new, paid $1683.00 with taxes, $900.00 "

They ordered rims and tires somewhere. So the wheels are aftermarket and would likely be 5x100 ET48.
Wiscon_Mark
12-06-2012, 07:43 PM
If it's off a newer Subaru Outback, it'll be 5x100 and will fit (as long as you know the tire size is correct). They certainly look big enough to clear your brakes, but you haven't provided us with any information on your car either.
L.Michael
12-11-2012, 04:39 PM
Sorry, Its a 97 OBW.

I did find a cheaper set, but the specs show this rim as having a 40mm O/S. Are spacers gonna work here?
http://saskatchewan.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-auto-parts-tires-tires-rims-17-Dunlop-winter-tires-rims-W0QQAdIdZ434688861
L.Michael
03-04-2013, 11:20 AM
I've been wondering, if I go with the '05's suspension, as suggested, what are my options for using oversized springs to maximize the height of my ride?
Wiscon_Mark
03-05-2013, 08:30 PM
05s' suspension? What suspension? You won't fit an 05 Legacy/Outback suspension on a 97OBW.

If you're going with 05 Forester suspension, you can get spacers to go on top of the hats to increase lift by .5 - 1" over stock Forester but I don't know of any lift springs.
GTDrifter
03-05-2013, 10:09 PM
05s' suspension? What suspension? You won't fit an 05 Legacy/Outback suspension on a 97OBW.

If you're going with 05 Forester suspension, you can get spacers to go on top of the hats to increase lift by .5 - 1" over stock Forester but I don't know of any lift springs.
subtle solutions is one example of where to get those spacers if you're interested.

You can get aftermarket springs to help give you life. King springs is an example of that as well.

forester suspension will also give you a lift itself