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The Something Awful Forums > Discussion > Automotive Insanity > Is there a tire thread? What the hell, I'll start one...
 
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Cage
Jul 17, 2003
www.revivethedrive.org

Head Bee Guy posted:

I want to get some UHP tires for my 2017 outback (it’s the 3.6, so it zips for a big wagon). The oem size is 225/60r18. Just want to confirm if sticking 245/55r18 tires on stock rims it would work without messing with the awd, speedo, or cause other weird issues.
The difference is a tenth of 1%. In one mile your tires will now rotate 705 times instead of 704. You'll be fine.

edit: or maybe its the exact same
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Cage
Jul 17, 2003
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wesleywillis posted:

I don't expect them to be defying laws of physics, I've just never really put much thought in to them.
They just add a lot of grippy chunky textures to your smooth slippery tire so that you can get out of low traction situations. Its a literal chain wrapped around the wheel physically.

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The Something Awful Forums > Discussion > Automotive Insanity > Is there a tire thread? What the hell, I'll start one...