drewk2 Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Has anyone installed size 215/50/17 tires on their Legacy GT? I live in an area where the roads are not well maintained (potholes), and I feel that going from the stock 215/45/17 to 215/50/17 would provide a little better protection from the potholes. Less chance of bending a wheel, and possibly a smoother ride also. I know the ride height will go up very slightly, but I don't think it would be drastic enough to not recommend it. Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superg Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Good idea. I have 215/45-17 on my OBXT and have damaged both a wheel and a sidewall on two occasions from potholes. The 45s handle nicely on pavement but I am tired of having to drive slow on gravel. Thinking about doing the same thing or maybe 225/50-17 (mine's an OB, stock 225/55-17.) Hate to lose any of the Acropolis Rally fender gap, though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ouch1011 Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 I have 225-50-17 on my car. They fit fine and helped a bit with road noise. Definitely make the car a bit higher but the stock size tires look goofy on a big car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDMan Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Ouch1011, what wheel/offset do you have? I have a set of stock LGT wheels (17x7) and WANT to use 215/50/17, but everyone says that they're too tall for a stock suspension (inside/strut clearance). 225/50/17 would be a dream for me, but I don't sense they will fit with +55 offset wheels and a stock suspension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zac88 Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Yes I run 215/50/R17 on stock rims for winter On stock suspension with absolutley no problems and once my summer tires need replacing they will get the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewk2 Posted April 24, 2012 Author Share Posted April 24, 2012 Ouch1011, what wheel/offset do you have? I have a set of stock LGT wheels (17x7) and WANT to use 215/50/17, but everyone says that they're too tall for a stock suspension (inside/strut clearance). 225/50/17 would be a dream for me, but I don't sense they will fit with +55 offset wheels and a stock suspension. "WANT to use 215/50/17, but everyone says that they're too tall for a stock suspension". Who is "everyone"? The difference between a 215/45/17 and a 215/50/17 is only about 10 millimeters. I doubt very much that clearance would be an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zac88 Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 "WANT to use 215/50/17, but everyone says that they're too tall for a stock suspension". Who is "everyone"? The difference between a 215/45/17 and a 215/50/17 is only about 10 millimeters. I doubt very much that clearance would be an issue. I must say it does make a noticeable ride height difference. Just to give an example when I put back on my stock 215/45 tires my rally armours scrape on speed bumps which I never hit with my 215/50 tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDMan Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 "WANT to use 215/50/17, but everyone says that they're too tall for a stock suspension". Who is "everyone"? The difference between a 215/45/17 and a 215/50/17 is only about 10 millimeters. I doubt very much that clearance would be an issue. Numerous other threads on tire sizes. Most say 25.4 is the MAX diameter you can have, however 215/50/17 are 25.5." The sticky at the top of the wheels/tires forum also says 235/45/17 is the TALLEST tire, which is shorter than 215/50. I'm just concerned because at one time I did buy tires which were too big for the suspension, and $$$ selling them and having to buy different tires (not on my Legacy). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Charlie Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 My 50s give a much smoother ride than the 45s ever did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbrjason Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 I dropped from the OEM 18" spec b wheels to 17" and went with a 215/50 for winter/all season. (Conti DWS). Ride is considerably more comfortable. Doesn't looks quite as a agressive or feel quite as well in the corners but for normal commuting or around town driving I would highly recommend it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dga Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 225/45/17 will give you more meat on the tires in height and width as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leviman Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 My car has 245/45 blizzack winter tires on it (I got it like this). And they fit. 215/50 would fit just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boostedgrocerygetter Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 I agree with the 225/45 17. Just threw a set on my car. Fit well. No clearance issues. More comfortable. Not too rollie in the turns. Cut down on road noise. More traction and cut down on road noise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewk2 Posted May 1, 2012 Author Share Posted May 1, 2012 I agree with the 225/45 17. Just threw a set on my car. Fit well. No clearance issues. More comfortable. Not too rollie in the turns. Cut down on road noise. More traction and cut down on road noise. Your lower road noise is probably a function of a different type/brand of tire because road noise usually increases with the use of wider tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boostedgrocerygetter Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Correct my fault I mounted a set of 225/50 17s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highlandflyer Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 225/50/17 seems to fit just Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Yep one of my winter tire sets is 225/50-17. They fit fine on my lowered wagon. Here they are , http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x40/92Si/f44bb7f3-ee69-49e2-9c19-03cf7d22aa35_zpscxcnf5gf.jpg 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risdb1 Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Anyone know if I could get away with a 55 series tire on a gt. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 If yours is not lowered, mine is in the photo above, you should be fine. Just watch the tight turns. Here it is with 18's and 45's 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risdb1 Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 If yours is not lowered, mine is in the photo above, you should be fine. Just watch the tight turns. Here it is with 18's and 45's [ATTACH]258941[/ATTACH]Yeah but I am yet to find someone who has actually put a 55 series tire under the legacy gt suspension. I'm not worried about wheel well clearance since my wagon is raised an inch, I'm worried about hitting the spring perch. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Being raised an inch I'm thinking your'll be fine. I gather your getting these tires real cheap...or why would you be asking. These cars are fine with the standard snowtire size. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robburns201 Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 225/50/17 on my standard height 06 legacy sedan...CT is the worst for pot holes and i even want to go to 55's for winter... Anybody know the widest you can go for 18's on stock height??? I went through the awesome thread on here that shows a bunch of tire sizes but that is for a lowered car... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 I understand about the pot holes, I live here too. Worst Governor ever, I find that a few more psi will help some. I'm going to guess you'd be ok on 17's not so sure about 18's. You can have a bent rim straighten if you need to. I have had it done a number of times. I have a wheel shop about 2 miles from work. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TickerPyro Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Numerous other threads on tire sizes. Most say 25.4 is the MAX diameter you can have, however 215/50/17 are 25.5." The sticky at the top of the wheels/tires forum also says 235/45/17 is the TALLEST tire, which is shorter than 215/50. I'm just concerned because at one time I did buy tires which were too big for the suspension, and $$$ selling them and having to buy different tires (not on my Legacy). If 25.4 is max then why does the car come STOCK with a 25.5? Someone is off their rocker. )Seeing as how you still have enough gap to put your hand up inside the wheel well. Does this thread talk about any type of drops or anything like that? Can we get a link plz. Guess my 235/45R18 Diameter : 26.3 Not rubbing lock to lock is an enigma wrapped inside of a riddle I guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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