Questions About Tire Size Change

[Splitear]

I'm looking to replace the tires on my Outback, which have a stock size of 225/60/17, and have found a deal on a set of 225/65/17. Would anyone know if this size change would effect much other than speedo/odometer?

[silent death]

Na it wont change anything as far as speedo wise that would only happen if u went to a 18 inch size tire or bigger than a 225....so you are good because you are only changing the tires width 

Edited March 24, 2021 by silent death

[left field]

All questions answered: https://www.subaruoutback.org/forums/wheels-tires-brakes-suspension.81/

But, you're fine. 

I'm replacing my OEM tires on my OB this year because they are pretty much garbage. I have 18" wheels and will probably drop down to 17" and a beefier tire. I put Falken Wildpeaks on my truck and quite like them.

[Steuben Jerry]

11 minutes ago, Splitear said:

I'm looking to replace the tires on my Outback, which have a stock size of 225/60/17, and have found a deal on a set of 225/65/17. Would anyone know if this size change would effect much other than speedo/odometer?

Yes - It will look cool!

[rob-c]

Here you go, I like using this when comparing tires 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/tirecalc?tires=225-60r17-225-65r17

Edited March 24, 2021 by rob-c

[left field]

That's pretty cool.

 

[Nomad]

You also need to consider the weight of the tires , going from the stock tire which sucks, ( I have an ‘18 outback ) to a same size but heavier tire ,like an AT tire come at a cost . I went with Goodyear All weather Assurance btw . Here’s a fun piece on “ modified “ Subarus , and a bit on heavier tires .

https://www.outsideonline.com/2405421/how-to-modify-crossover-vehicle-off-road#close

[left field]

 Beefier suspension! 

[WNYBuckHunter]

Wont change it enough to notice though they will be just a hair taller. 

[WNYBuckHunter]

1 hour ago, rob-c said:

Here you go, I like using this when comparing tires 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/tirecalc?tires=225-60r17-225-65r17

That’s a nice little tool, gonna have to save that one. 

[Splitear]

1 hour ago, rob-c said:

Here you go, I like using this when comparing tires 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/tirecalc?tires=225-60r17-225-65r17

Very helpful, thank you!

[greensider]

Just went from 255-65-17 to 265-70-17 on my wife’s colorado rides better got them from Walmart delivered to my house for 420 for four trailstar at tires heavy lug look great