Subaru 2006 Legacy - Manual (Page 290)

Driving tips
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T OUTBACK models only Your vehicle is equipped with “all season
tires” which are designed to provide an
adequate measure of traction, handling
and braking performance in year-round
driving. In winter, it may be possible to en-
hance performance through use of tires
designed specifically for winter driving
conditions.
If you choose to install winter tires on your
vehicle, be sure to use the correct tire size
and type. You must install four winter tires
that are of the same size, construction,
brand and load range and you should nev-
er mix radial, belted bias or bias tires since
this may result in dangerous handling
characteristics. When you choose a tire,
make sure that there is enough clearance
between the tire and vehicle body.
Remember to drive with care at all times
regardless of the type of tires on your ve-
hicle.
Your OUTBACK comes with P225/
55R17 “all season tires” as original
equipment. You should be aware that
some winter tires with that same size
designation may actually be too large
for the vehicle and may cause rubbing
on sharp turns. Listed in the following
is the winter tire size that we recom-
mend.
Recommended winter (snow) tire size
OUTBACK models: P215/55R17,
P225/60R16 or P215/60R16 Studless
„ Tire chains
Driving on snowy grades or icy roads may
y When replacing original tires with
winter (snow) tires, make sure you
use only the same size and con-
struction as recommended. Using
other sizes or construction may
affect speedometer/odometer cal-
ibration and clearance between
the body and tires. It also may be
dangerous and lead to loss of ve-
hicle control.
y You must install four winter tires
that are of the same size, circum-
ferences, construction, brand,
and load range. Mixing other siz-
es, circumferences or construc-
tions may result in severe me-
chanical damage to the drive train
of your vehicle and may affect
ride, handling, braking and speed-
ometer/odometer calibration. It
also may be dangerous and lead
to loss of vehicle control.
y Do not use a combination of radi-
al, belted bias or bias tires since it
may cause dangerous handling
characteristics and lead to an ac-
cident.
Tire chains cannot be used on tires
listed in the following because of
lack of clearance between the tires
and vehicle body.
y
2.5-liter non-turbo models (except
OUTBACK): P205/50R17 tires
y 2.5-liter turbo models (except
OUTBACK): 215/45ZR17 tires
y OUTBACK models: P225/55R17
tires
y 2.5-liter non-turbo and 3.0-liter
models (OUTBACK): P225/60R16
winter (snow) tires
y 2.5-liter non-turbo and 3.0-liter
models (OUTBACK): P215/60R16
winter (snow) tires
y 2.5-liter turbo and 3.0-liter models
(OUTBACK): P215/55R17 winter
(snow) tires