Can I put a P185/70 R 14 studded snow tire on a 1999 Outback without messing up the OD and speedometer?

Asked by Gunnigal Feb 12, 2010 at 09:48 AM about the Subaru Outback

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Can I put a P185 70 R 14 studded snot tire on a 1999 Subaru Outback wagon?

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If you change the overall wheel diameter without changing your differential gears the speed be off and the overdrive will be less.

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