16" Wheels/Tires on 2015 Subaru Outback

[Liana Lehua]

Hi all,

I'd like to get new wheels and tires for my 2015 Subraru Outback. I don't know the physics and/or math well enough to understand what will/won't fit. I'm looking at:

Sparco Terra 16x7
Falken Wildpeak AT3W 225/75r16

Can anyone tell me what considerations and thought process I need to know if this setup will work for me?

Thanks in advance.

Liana

 

[Ripley1046]

What size comes on it? I think most of the gen 5 Outbacks have 18" rims, so you will have to check clearance to make sure the 16 will fit over the hub/brake assembly.

As for the tire size, the 225 is the width in mm, the 75 is % of the 225, and 16 is rim size. There are charts and calculators to compare your stock size and tires you're looking for.

Maybe someone will have better specific info for you, but that's a start.

 

[Terry Pickens]

Yes the rim brake caliper clearance might be an issue. Have you called ADF and talked to Patrick about this. He should have information you require. Just make sure you tell him the year and model of your Outback.

 

[Liana Lehua]

What size comes on it? I think most of the gen 5 Outbacks have 18" rims, so you will have to check clearance to make sure the 16 will fit over the hub/brake assembly.

As for the tire size, the 225 is the width in mm, the 75 is % of the 225, and 16 is rim size. There are charts and calculators to compare your stock size and tires you're looking for.

Maybe someone will have better specific info for you, but that's a start.

Hi Yes. My 2015 has stock 18" rims. I appreciate your info.

 

[Liana Lehua]

Yes the rim brake caliper clearance might be an issue. Have you called ADF and talked to Patrick about this. He should have information you require. Just make sure you tell him the year and model of your Outback.

Thanks, Terry. Great recommendation. Cleared up and ended up going with the 225/65r17. :D