Hi, I have an 09 forester and i'm looking at some winter tires. Right now the stock ones are horrible and i'm wondering if 205/65/R16 or 215/60/R16 will be ok. Stock size I believe is 215/65/R16. I looked them up on a tire calculator and they don't seem to be too much smaller. And also, Michelin X-Ice or Pilot Alpin PA2? Thanks!
Slightly different tire size?
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I wouldn't go smaller than stock (lose ground clearance) but you can go a little bigger no problem,actually make the speedo closer to true.
Ok thanks, I may just go with the 205/65/16R X-Ice because the price is just too irresistable. Would it cost more to get the tires mounted on my original wheels each season or just buy a new set? Thanks!
The tire calculator says that at 60 mph, spedo will read 58.9, which I can deal with.
The tire calculator says that at 60 mph, spedo will read 58.9, which I can deal with.
I know that both my Foresters with stock tires read high on the speedo.
65mph on speedo=60/61mph actual.
Larger tires on my 01 (225/70 15's) put my speedo almost dead on.
If you go with smaller tires this will be exacerbated.
65mph on speedo=60/61mph actual.
Larger tires on my 01 (225/70 15's) put my speedo almost dead on.
If you go with smaller tires this will be exacerbated.
I've got 215/60/16 on my 2010 and they seem to be allright speedo wise. This tire/wheel combo I pulled of of my 2001 Outback when I traded her in. It works for me:icon_cool:.
Thats what is on the 08
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