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2010 Outback Snow Tire/Wheel Size Question

Recently aquired a 2010 Outback with standard 225/60x17 all seasons. I believe the normal -1 snow tire/wheel combination would be 215/70x16. I have been offered four almost-new Blizzaks mounted on steel wheels. They were for a Forester but did not get used. The size is 215/60x16 - a slightly smaller circumference than what I think is the right fit. Is this close enough; or no cigar? Thanks for any insight you can provide!
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Also, if the price is a steal, you could get them, mount a properly sized Blizzak (or other winter tire), and sell the off-sized set to one of a million 2003-2008 Forester (or other) owners out there.
If you want a tire that is a near-perfect fit, go with 225/65R16 - this is an even better fit than 215/70R16.
If anything I'd want to go in the other direction, up to about 3% bigger is usually within tolerance.
The recently had a tire/wheel package with steelies that should work.
I've got the same problem with my '09 WRX, although they're Dunlop tires. Since you got summer tires, I'd opt for a set of winter tires, not all-seasons. I doubt you can find 17x7 steel wheels with the proper bolt pattern or offset. NASIOC or LegacyGT.com both save sections where members sell things. I'd check there for wheels and/or tires.
Bob
New rule - with summer tires, it stays parked in wet weather, period.
Thanks 2 this website and Eavin @ tire rack and u guys I now own sno tires and rims b hear Wed. Thanx again dockratt PS I bought the car to drive 2 the ski slopes and its my only car, darn fun on dri pavement
-mike
Subaru Guru and Track Instructor
The Base 2.5i model has 16" steel wheels. I'm pretty sure the brakes are the same on all trim levels w/ the 2.5i (and possibly the 3.6R).
Hang in there and be careful even with the awesome combo of AWD+snows!