2007 Subaru Legacy Owner's Manual - Page 295

8-12 Driving tips ! 2.5GT spec.B to an accident. Your vehicle is equipped with "summer tires" as original equipment, which are inadequate for driving on slippery roads such as on snow-covered or icy roads. Compared with winter and all-season tires, summer tires give significantly less grip on snowy and icy road surfaces. Therefore, use of winter tires is strongly recommended when driving with such road conditions. When 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 dangerous 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. & Tire chains CAUTION Tire chains cannot be used on tires listed in the following because of lack of clearance between the tires and vehicle body. . 2.5-liter non-turbo models (except OUTBACK): P205/50R17 tires . 2.5-liter turbo models (except OUTBACK and 2.5GT spec.B): 215/45ZR17 tires . OUTBACK models: P225/55R17 tires . OUTBACK models: P225/60R16 tires . 2.5GT spec.B model: 215/45R18 tires . 2.5-liter non-turbo and 3.0-liter models (OUTBACK): P225/60R16 winter (snow) tires . 2.5-liter non-turbo and 3.0-liter models (OUTBACK): P215/60R16 winter (snow) tires . 2.5-liter turbo and 3.0-liter models (OUTBACK): P215/55R17 winter (snow) tires WARNING . When replacing original tires with winter (snow) tires, make sure you use only the same size, construction and load range as the original tires listed on the tire placard. Using other sizes and construction may affect speedometer/odometer calibration and clearance between the body and tires. It also may be dangerous and lead to loss of vehicle control. . You must install four winter tires that are of the same size, construction, brand, and load range. Mixing other sizes or constructions may result in severe mechanical 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. . Do not use a combination of radial, belted bias or bias tires since it may cause dangerous handling characteristics and lead