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5. Subarus AWD system can be damaged with unevenly sized tires.

Fri Jul 5, 2024, 06:15 PM

Jul 2024

2/32 inch difference in diameter can cause damage to the transfer case and transmission.

But for 4000 miles, I doubt they wore that much.

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My 2015 Subaru Outback got a flat tire [View all] Beatlelvr Jul 2024 OP

Might want to look into tire shaving: sl8 Jul 2024 #1

That makes a lot of sense Old Crank Jul 2024 #8

The old tires go to a landfill. With only 4,000 miles on them Phoenix61 Jul 2024 #2

I have a Subaru. Onthefly Jul 2024 #4

Subarus AWD system can be damaged with unevenly sized tires. DetroitLegalBeagle Jul 2024 #5

Total BS Unless the Tires are Being Recalled as Defective. waterwatcher123 Jul 2024 #6

I'd get a 2nd opinion. flvegan Jul 2024 #7