bluesuby Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Motion Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 should be fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesuby Posted December 18, 2014 Author Share Posted December 18, 2014 Great. I had thought I might be better off with a taller wheel in snow, but my snows are 205/50-17 I'm getting a little more height there. I'm also thinking the bolt pattern should be the same on all these wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unsp0kn Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 They are all 5x100 pattern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesuby Posted December 18, 2014 Author Share Posted December 18, 2014 They are all 5x100 pattern. It's getting better all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Fan Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesuby Posted December 19, 2014 Author Share Posted December 19, 2014 Damn...looks like I'll be getting steelies with snow tires as a package. Didn't see that TPMS coming. Looks like anyone who wants snows on their car (with dedicated wheels) is screwed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrD123 Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnmid Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesuby Posted December 20, 2014 Author Share Posted December 20, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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