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Rodger
11-25-2013, 10:04 AM
Hello All

I bought my first Subaru last week (1997 Legacy wagon, 5-spd standard). I have read that the spare should match the tires on the car because of the AWD.
The car has 205-70 R15 tires
I have an old tire that is a 205-75 R15 is that close enough? It is a different manufacturer

Thank you in advance
Rodger

r3v_v3ng3
11-25-2013, 04:03 PM
I would at least try to match it but that should be close enough.Remember its just to use to get you home or to the shop until you get the blown/flat fixed.

dodik
11-26-2013, 01:22 PM
subarus generally call for max 1/4" circumference difference so take a tape measure and wrap around both tires if they are withing 1/4" of each other than you can use it.

Rodger
11-26-2013, 10:29 PM
thank you.
I appreciate the advice

Rodger
Central New Mexico