r/battlewagon • u/ladkins94 • 13d ago
All Terrain tires for 2003 Outback? QUESTION
Looking for advice on a slightly larger than stock all terrain tire for my 03 outback. The General Grabber AT2 was really the only option I found that was sold in 215/65r16, which from what I’ve read is about as big as you can go without a lift while using stock wheels. The problem is, I can’t seem to find them for sale anywhere. Local tire shop can’t get them and I can’t find them online anymore.
It’s my daily but, also my road trip/camping vehicle so, it’s ends up in some situations at times where some aggressive tread and a little height gain would be nice. I recently bought the RoadOne Cavalry AT for my van and they’ve been great. Just not sure if they’re as good as general grabber or if they’re even sold in that size.
Any suggestions would be appreciated. I’d also love to give it a small lift if possible but, I’m not about to spend thousands to get there. I’ve heard of others using forester springs? Is that a horrible idea? lol
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u/70m4h4wk 13d ago edited 13d ago
Fallen wild peak a/t trail and Toyo open country a/t3 and geolandar a/t g015 and BFF goodrich trail terrain t/a and KO2s all come in that size. My first choice would be the Toyo open country followed by the falkens.
You can get a 1.2 or 1.6 inch lift kit on Amazon for like $200. It's just strut spacers but that should let you go at least another inch taller in tires. With the lift you could probably do a 205/80R16
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u/ladkins94 13d ago
Awesome. Thank you. There are so many options when looking at tires it gets a bit overwhelming so, I appreciate the suggestions.
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u/70m4h4wk 13d ago
Is what I use. Compare sizes and when you find one you like, look at tires in that size. It's not a complete list but it helps
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u/SarangLegacy 13d ago
Did you check the outback forum? No offense, but this is a super common question.
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u/ExcellentTrifle2519 11d ago
I've got Cooper AT3 4S tires on an 03 Baja. They are something like 1.1 inches larger in diameter and don't really rub on anything (especially since I lifted it a bit). I'd have to figure out what size they are - that car is stored elsewhere atm.
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u/ladkins94 11d ago
Sounds like a cool setup. Let me know size/lift if you can. Would love to make the grocery getter look a little more badass lol.
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u/tunedetune '96 Legacy OB 12d ago
I've got grabbers on my '96 OB, I have a hard time getting them to break loose in snow even when I want to get squirrely. I don't have experience with other AT tires, but the grabbers are definitely worth the squeeze.
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u/Redtail_Defense 8d ago
On-road or off-road all terrain?
Off-roads tend to be a hazard to other drivers whenever the roads are icy or wet, so don't do those unless you're genuinely spending most of your time off-road. For an on-road all-terrain I have been ecstatic with the performance of the Continental TerrainContact A/T. For an Outback you'll want the lighter SL rated tires for better acceleration response and roadholding and less wear and tear on suspension components. I use them in my 2011 Outback. They have worked well for me in all but the most savage muddy hillsides, they do fantastic on gravel and grass. They also resist hydroplaning wonderfully, and they do outstanding in snow and on ice, though definitely not as well as a dedicated ice tire.
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u/Mad_broccoli 13d ago
Why not Wildpeak AT?