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Legacy Wheels on a 2015 Outback?


bluesuby

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I have two sets of wheels for my 2005 LGT Wagon. I'm considering a 2015 Outback. Both cars take a 7 inch wide 17" wheel (except certain Outbacks move up to 18"). Can I keep my current snow tires on 17" wheels and use them on the Outback (I'm leaning toward the 6 cylinder model with 18" wheels)? Are brake caliper clearance issues a factor?
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Might want to check those bolt patterns........this debate comes from ....

http://www.subaruoutback.org/forums/81-wheels-tires-brakes-suspension/172521-what-oem-rims-will-fit-2015-outback-limited-2-5-a.html

 

Seems they went to 5x114.3 same as the 2015 Legacys

 

http://www.cars101.com/subaru/tiresandwheels.html#outback

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Well - I think many folks just learn to live with the TPMS light lit up on their dash rather than getting a second set of wheels that have the sensors in them (you also need to program the car to the new wheels each time you swap)
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On my last car with TPMS, I got used to the light being on. After my sister in law asked me about it which launched into a whole tutorial about winter tires, which she probably didn't fully understand, the next year I just put a piece of black electrical tape over the light! Problem solved, no more 20 questions.
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Is the TPMS on a dedicated circuit with its own fuse? If so, would not removal of the fuse (and use of a tire gauge now and then) solve the problems? The other night I watched an episode of Motorweek and the garage guy made it sound like you need new sensors every time you buy new tires because the power source battery wears out. I think the money is better spent upgrading tires than paying for a device to overcome laziness and stupidity.
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