B6000 tyres

[Gannon]

I have a B6000 4wd and I need to get 1 new front tyre. The front tyres are 5-12 and the rears are 7-14. What has me puzzled is that the service manual states 6-12 and 7-16 for fronts and rears, respectfully.

Does this sound right? I cant find any info on rolling circumference to calculate if the sizes are wrong and could damage the drivetrain

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Rob]

hi there and welcome to OTT, you will soon find out this is a very cool site and great source of info etc for all things orange.
Anyway, on my previous B6000 it was a JDM version to the UK and as such had the 5 -12 and 7-14 ags on it which were fine , i did however change them to the 6-12 & 7-16 as they more easy to obtain in the UK , i did after that go to 6-12 & 8-16 which worked very well.
I have been known to do some mad mods to my orange kit, have a look at my solution to the anti-clockwise PTO on the b6000's, mad but worked geat.

PS I'm also a subaru fan, i have a early 2007 3.0 legacy tourer, great car but does drink petrol though

rgds
rob

 

[Gannon]

Ah good to know.

I priced a new 5-12 Bridgestone tyre and tube at the kubota dealer at it came to $178, I then rang the local Bridgestone tyre shop and they quoted $110. Looks like an easy choice, thanks for the info

I have a 2001 Outback and 2004 Forester, plus an 85 RX Leone turbo with WRX engine, gearbox and brakes.