2005 Outback tire size question

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    I've got a set of 215/65R16 winter tires I'd like to put on my 2005 Outback. According to Tire Rack, "It is a hair taller than we can guarantee"...By my calculation it is about .5 cm in radius more than the 225/60's they recommend. Any comments on the wisdom of this? Anybody want to sell me a set of 16" steel wheels cheaper than Tire Rack?
     
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    Use this site to compare.

    https://tiresize.com/calculator/

    All that will be off is the speedo but barely noticeable and within the calibration margin or error anyways.

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    My tire calculator shows a .4" difference, which is exactly the same situation I have on our WRX. Got a good deal on some 215/55/16's so figured why not. They're all the same amount of tread (aka, diameter) and that seems to be the most important thing.
     
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    Thanks for the link! Turns out Discount Tire had the wheels in stock locally so I went ahead and made an appointment.

     
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