Subaru Crosstrek Bigger Snow Tire Upgrade

[@SamHain-o4l]

just installed on my 2017- 225/65/17 on factory wheels, no lift and no rubbing, no removal or trimming. ride is far better than 55s and seems to handle rough roads extremely well.

[@beevo412]

LOL dude! that comment around 3:00 about including that shot because it was so difficult to setup made me subscribe! Love it.

[@ArndellL]

Same.

[@petermasson3676]

Not like many would use chains on an AWD vehicle it would be good to note that is no longer an option. Love your videos!

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Yeah, chains are definitely a no-go at this point with no trimming.

[@beevo412]

@@EXPLORISTlife I would suggest that IF chains are seasonally a requirement - or even occassionally - that a backup set of rims and tyres in the garage would be an investment. The reduction in ground clearance would probs not stop you from getting to the ski chalet...

[@gabrielpauu5348]

Thank you very much for this video! I have a 2017 Subaru Crosstrek with a 2/2.5 inch lift with spacers. Your video confirmed for me that i could fit the same size tire A/T on the stock rims and the ride quality has been amazing! Fortunately i didnt have to remove the front mud/splash guard as there was no rubbing there. Again a big thank you and all the very best on the complete build! Will be watching and cheering from the other side of the screen. 😊

[@FranciscoJavier246]

hi there! wich AT tire did you install? want to put AT tires on the stock rims Thanks

[@leefritchman9643]

I’m curious to the average mpg when this is all finished

[@yanni2112]

just went bigger on my Tucson with the CrossClimate2. Lovin it, new Sub

[@jakegolliher2891]

You could get wheelspacers for tire clearance as well

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Our summer tires have an offset on them. Winter tires we didn't want to be any wider so they fit in the snow ruts better.

[@FreedomStrider]

Do you need to reprogram the speedometer now since the tyres are bigger?

[@robertoleon22]

this was such helpful video. I also have the same 2 inch lift. Do you think the same size BFGoodrich KO2 fit (LT225/65R17)?

[@64maxpower]

The car looks bad ass with the lift and wheels

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Thanks! Yeah, we like it quite a bit.

[@OutdoorFun01]

I live in Canada, there's alot of snow that builds up arround the wheels. With so little clearance, the tires will be sand down by the ice snow gravel . Was it worth the small height gain?

[@ArndellL]

Thanks for this comment. I am looking at a new tire set up... this didn't even cross my mind.. you saved me!

[@thomasquigley7040]

With an extra 2" of diameter that will add about 6" of distance per rotation or about 20%. How are you planning on compensating for the change in speed and odometer readings? or just not bother...

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Probably won't bother, at least for a while. May change it eventually but I historically haven't worried about changing it on our other lifted vehicles.

[@patriots4136]

How do I trim I got the same size tire rubs a little in the front in reverse I try to baby it but where my drive way is I have to back out fast

[@SteveCChapman]

Not sure how but don’t you need to check tire clearance when the suspension is under compression load as in a corner? Dodge recently had to issue a recall when they realized their tires they were putting on their Challengers were too large and were being shredded against the steering knuckle. Yikes!

[@EXPLORISTlife]

We did check that as well. It was just nearly impossible to show that on video. We just drove 2k miles on it and the only time it rubbed was on a REALLY big dip in the interstate at 80mph.

[@ROgletree]

Good video. I too think they will rub with suspension travel. What’s going on the roof rack? Tent?

[@EXPLORISTlife]

They don't rub as of driving on them for 3 weeks. If they do we will trim as necessary.

[@nwwoodsman2545]

It's probably time for the 2nd video

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Yeah, probably. lol

[@devinmoore9877]

I have 2014 crosstrek no lift and removed front mudflats would these 225/65/17 fit my car ??

[@ryanaracich5279]

What size tire is best for a stock hight crosstrek

[@sambothecamboouernn3728]

Super informed video 👍👍 what's your mpg after the lift and tries?

[@EXPLORISTlife]

No good story ever started with "One time... I was getting 45 miles per gallon..." 😂😂

[@SamHain-o4l]

would this size fit without lift?

[@maddy_runs]

What lift did you get for your crosstrek? Is yours a 2017?

[@VictorCastillo-xu4eu]

so the 225/65 R17 wouldn't have fit without the 2" lift?

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Probably not. Not without significant rubbing.

[@markychaz]

What kind of mpg you getting out of these tires and build?

[@EXPLORISTlife]

No clue, lol. I haven't cycled to the fuel economy screen on the dash in a while. I think our roof rack was worse for the fuel economy than the lift/tires was, though.

[@JonathanABarbata]

I’m wanting to KO2 225 65 17 on my2014 2” lifted crosstrek with 1” spacers.. but don’t know if they’ll fit on stock rims.. how did those tires end up working out?

[@EXPLORISTlife]

They worked out great! You may have to trim a little bit with the 1" spacer, though.

[@Sthilboy56]

Does the lift alter the cv angle and if it does will they wear prematurely ?

[@EXPLORISTlife]

In the back, no. Front, yes. It will likely wear the CV a little prematurely, but those are reparable/replaceable.

[@Sthilboy56]

EXPLORIST life cheers for the reply 👍 certainly looks a lot better with the lift

[@jkagron21]

I know this is a year old video but i just got my crosstrek lifted. Do you feel vibration when accelerating

[@EXPLORISTlife]

A little bit. I will be installing one of these to help remedy: awdadventure.com/collections/2014-2017-subaru-xv-crosstrek/products/cke-subaru-2-5-type-1-cvt-trans-mount-insert-anti-wobble

[@jkagron21]

@@EXPLORISTlife ordered one thank you for replying i went with the 75d medium

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Great! Let me know how it works for ya.

[@jkagron21]

@@EXPLORISTlife uhhm wobble is gone i think but now its humming because more contact of transmission to the frame/body

[@garykozlovich5882]

Do you know if lift and tires would work on a 2010 Subaru Outback And how much is the total cost

[@EXPLORISTlife]

I'm sure Rough Country has a lift for the 2010 outback, but I don't know that this one specifically, would fit.

[@dglj15]

So these tires are the same if I were to put 235/75/15 on mine right? I input the numbers on the tire size calculator and your tire set up is 28.5 inches tall and my future set up would be 28.9 inches tall. People say it would require a TON of trimming but I literally just witnessed you not doing almost anything for them to fit o:

[@EXPLORISTlife]

The difference of 28.5 and 28.9 is nearly a half inch; so there would be more rubbing as tolerances on ours is pretty tight. Also; 235 is going to be a centimeter wider. So; although a small difference, is still a difference nontheless.

[@LukeAMcDowell]

Crazy how those tires would have fit fine with no lift.

[@din1903]

Those suckers are going to rub, sorry. You need to account for suspension travel but you will figure that out soon enough. Good video quality though :)

[@EXPLORISTlife]

I did account for suspension travel and it all good. I just couldn't find a good way to show it in the video.

[@EXPLORISTlife]

But even if they do, we will trim the fenders as necessary and make an update video. Not a big deal.

[@din1903]

@@EXPLORISTlife Your Subaru looks good with the lift and tires I hope it works out, and it would be worth some small adjustments. Good luck, and I be looking for videos on the project.

[@davidniquot6423]

It's totally forbiden in my country, changing the diameter of a wheel will make the speedometer false ....

[@SirAnderr]

The car look so hot like that. Plain simple.

[@ВячеславЧабанов-ь5т]

My pipe dream!

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Hey Вячеслав Чабанов, Thanks so much! Cheers!

[@kevinm594]

I was told you can really mess up the AWD system if the computer doesn't know you changed size of tires? No idea if that's true or not.

[@EXPLORISTlife]

I don't think that's true.

[@kevinm594]

@@EXPLORISTlife Something about the AWD system is looking for a specific rotation of the tire. If it's too big or too small itll think its slipping or stuck and reroute power.

[@EXPLORISTlife]

Gotcha; but not really... the traction control system is looking for an uneven rotation of the tires. So... if my right front tire turns two times and my right rear tire turns only once; it's going to see that the right front tire is slipping and will apply the brake/cut power from that tire.

[@ehk8029]

Hi bro, Can you put that tires whitout da 2" lift?