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Driving tips
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B Outback models only
WARNING
D When replacing original tires with winter (snow) tires, make
sure you use only the same size and construction as recom-
mended. Using other sizes or construction may affect speedome-
ter/odometer calibration and clearance between the body and
tires. It also may be dangerous and lead to loss of vehicle con-
trol.
D You must install four winter tires that are of the same size, cir-
cumferences, construction, brand, and load range. Mixing other
sizes, circumferences or constructions may result in severe me-
chanical damage to the drive train of your vehicle and may affect
ride, handling, braking and speedometer/odometer calibration. It
also may be dangerous and lead to loss of vehicle control.
D Do not use a combination of radial, belted bias or bias tires
since it may cause dangerous handling characteristics and lead
to an accident.
Your vehicle is equipped with “all season tires” which are designed to
provide an adequate measure of traction, handling and braking per-
formance in year-round driving. In winter, it may be possible to en-
hance performance through use of tires designed specifically for win-
ter 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
never mix radial, belted bias or bias tires since this may result in dan-
gerous 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 vehicle.
Your Outback comes with P225/60R16 “all season tires” as origi-
nal equipment. You should be aware that some winter tires with
that same size designation may actually be too large for the
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