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Originally Posted by Tahoe C5
So I found a DEAL on some 215-55-17's snow tires that I'd like to put on my 2005 legacy. The stock size tire is 215-45-17 which would mean the diameter will be 1.69 inches greater than stock. Aside from potential rubbing (looks like it would be minimal at steering limit) and a slow speedo reading, what other downsides might there be?
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I bet you won't rub... and you'll be gaining a little over an inch more ground clearance which is nice in the snow.
I'm considering going with some oversized tires on my next set of winters for the SVX (225/60-16 vs 225/50-16) which is approximately the same size larger (1.6" larger diameter). I figure, if people can cram 255's under there and lower the car, a taller snow tire should fit w/o rubbing.