Comfort tyes on Legacy 3.0R Spec B Sports Tourer

[arcbeer]

Getting soft in my old age. I currently have 215/45 ZR18s on my Legacy, factory standard. I was considering going for a higher profile in the hope of a more comfortable ride. Thoughts?

[LeggyB]

I'm getting old too and have had similar thoughts in the past about mine too.






Then I give it a damn good thrashing and come to my senses. C'mon, you bought the Spec B rather than a cooking version for a reason! If you do change the tyres it's the start of a slippery slope. The next thing will be slip-on shoes and elastic-sided trousers...

[GravelBen]

Shouldn't be much trouble to chuck on 17"s from a different Legacy with whatever tyre size is equivalent.

I doubt you will lose anything in the handling department (just keep using decent tyres), the 18"s are more for looks than anything IMO.

Edited by GravelBen on Tuesday 10th May 11:02

[cailean]

Find someone with a 2.0 or 2.5 and swap wheels. I'm sure lots would love the 18"'s on their non-spec-B. Mind you if that is how you are felling, what do you feel about the fuel consumption? If you are not enjoying the car why keep it?