toogrumpy Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 If I put larger tires, say a 225/55/17 like what comes on an Outback on my 05 Legacy GT will I get an ABS light? I am asking this because the crappy roads here in PA are killing my kidneys. The low profile tires on the GT dont soak up any bumps. I know my speedo will be off, but Iam worried about throwing an ABS light. Thanks. Life is short - be happy:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nsaglibene Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Prolly better off with a 50 sidewall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krzyss Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 I would worry more about clearance than ABS. Such tires are likely to rub against something. Krzys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegacyGT 05 Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Most shops will not put them on for you as they aren't the size that came with the car. That said, it still possible to get. The advantage of bigger tires is that you'd be low on the speedo, and therefore the odometer as well kind of a bonus with the 3/36, but I'm not sure how that would work in the long run. You'd also loose some acceleration due to the increase in wheel size as it'd throw the ratios off. It could work (assuming enough clearance - I don't know that aspect) but I don't think it'd be recommended. Not much option unfortunatley. I have a gt wagon and also in PA (Philly area) and I can agree, but with everything else I just get over it. I know not a great response, but that's where the outback outperforms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donswhitegt Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 I have thought the same thing about OB tires. I bet they would fit, all the other comments are true too. I don't see how you would get an ABS light. Best bet might be a 50. But doesn't the suspension have a lot to with the impact inspite of the tires? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 as long as all 4 tires are the same size, the car won't know any better. it just knows the wheels are spinning. Speedo and Odo will be off MOVED TO WHEELS/TIRES My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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