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Re: 225/55-16 on Forester XT [cgrocho47] by brainlessbozo
Aug 29, 2007 (1:27 pm)
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Replying to: cgrocho47 (Aug 27, 2007 11:23 am)

Why are you planning to change the size? I wanted to do the same thing, but the feel I got from this forum was there is an argument for and against both options. I did not want to change the full-size spare, so I elected to go with the stock size of 215/60-16. I went with Falkens (512s) 3 years ago. After those wore out, I went with Nokian WRs in the stock size (2 weeks ago). I had forgotten how much fun the car could be, and how quiet it could get. There previous deafening road-noise is history. Just amazing. And the traction is nothing to scoff at. I haven't noticed any drop in milage. I keep the pressures at 38 psi.
 
Other than Nokians, there are the Michelin Exaltos and Bridgestone Potenza G009s to choose from. Hope this helps.
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Possible 09 Forester pics by kavoom
Aug 30, 2007 (3:18 am)
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Subaru Forester.org has a thread re rumor 09 that may have pics of the new 09. It is from a Japanese magazine...
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Re: Possible 09 Forester pics [kavoom] by ateixeira
Aug 30, 2007 (9:02 am)
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Replying to: kavoom (Aug 30, 2007 3:18 am)

I'll go check it out, but note that the Japanese magazines tend to be WAY off when it comes to predicting what the final cars will look like. Look at the sketches for the Impreza and STI recently.
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Re: Possible 09 Forester pics [kavoom] by erics6
Aug 30, 2007 (12:18 pm)
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Replying to: kavoom (Aug 30, 2007 3:18 am)

Interesting. It may be a photochop, but I like the look. Hope they bring the diesel over with the 09.
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Re: Possible 09 Forester pics [erics6] by ateixeira
Aug 30, 2007 (1:01 pm)
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Replying to: erics6 (Aug 30, 2007 12:18 pm)

I wonder if we saw the same image.
 
Gold one, with a sagging front end?
 
Looks like a Forester with an Outback nose that melted slightly.
 
I found it hideous and I'm praying it's not accurate.
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Re: Possible 09 Forester pics [ateixeira] by erics6
Aug 30, 2007 (2:57 pm)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Aug 30, 2007 1:01 pm)

Front end looks odd, but I liked the sides. No more strange creases. I'm guessing the real thing will look much cleaner. Given the more generic look of the new Tribecca, my guess is Subaru will stick to a pretty conservative design.
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Re: Possible 09 Forester pics [erics6] by xwesx
Aug 30, 2007 (3:09 pm)
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Replying to: erics6 (Aug 30, 2007 2:57 pm)

Cannot seem to find it.... anyone willing to just post the image?
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Re: Possible 09 Forester pics [xwesx] by erics6
Aug 30, 2007 (3:45 pm)
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Replying to: xwesx (Aug 30, 2007 3:09 pm)

Page 14 of this thread.
 
http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=242881&postcount=206
 
http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/attachment.php?attachmentid=7829&d=11884- - 29087
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Re: 225/55-16 on Forester XT [brainlessbozo] by cgrocho47
Aug 30, 2007 (10:09 pm)
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Replying to: brainlessbozo (Aug 29, 2007 1:27 pm)

Thanks for the tire recommendations. The reason to go to 55s that are a little wider would be for a larger contact patch, and less sidewall. My thinking is that this will improve handling while remaining very close to the original tire circumference. Also, the 06 spare is a donut, so that's not a consideration...
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Re: Possible 09 Forester pics [erics6] by ateixeira
Aug 31, 2007 (6:03 am)
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Replying to: erics6 (Aug 30, 2007 2:57 pm)

It's very grainy and clearly a sketch. At best the person who penned it has seen a photo of the real thing.
 
The smooth sides are OK, I suppose, but I'd be worried about door dings. Creases add strength.
 
Where's the cladding? It's too slab-sided.
 
It really does look like they took an old one, a 98-01 model at that, and grafted an Outback-like front end. The drop in the headlights look weird, though I like a similar design on the GMC Acadia, so if executed properly that could look good.
 
In the same thread people discuss the Forester as a downsized Tribeca rather than an upsized Impreza. I have mixed feelings about that. The Forester might get too heavy and expensive. Plus it will cannibalize the Tribeca.
 
They really have to make the Tribeca bigger for the next generation to differentiate it more. If the Forester grows much it'll basically be the same size (like the RAV4 and Highlander were for a while).

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