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Re: Tire options [paisan] by occking
Feb 15, 2007 (5:57 am)
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Replying to: paisan (Feb 14, 2007 6:24 pm)

At the time of replacement had that issue checked out. There was not a significant difference in treadwear between the three OEM tires & the new one. Both the dealer & Goodyear dealer confirmed that. I am just surprised the tires seem to be holding up as much as they have been. Look pretty good for 28k miles on them.
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Re: Tire options [occking] by morey000
Feb 15, 2007 (9:01 am)
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Replying to: occking (Feb 15, 2007 5:57 am)

yeah- the consistent reports I hear about the Goodyear Eagle LS2 is that they will last a long time. You might get 60,000mi out of them- which given the weight and AWD nature of the Tribeca- is really wonderful. (compared to the 15Kmi-20Kmi that people with Touaregs get)
 
That's good news- for those that aren't picky about tires. And - from Subaru's perspective having trouble free, long wearing tires keeps most customers the happiest.
 
However- for enthusiats who notice the less than stellar ride quality, road noise, and mediocre traction in snow/dirt I guess it's a down side, as you'll need to put a lot of miles on them to wear them out before you replace them.
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Re: Tire options [morey000] by paisan
Feb 15, 2007 (11:05 am)
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Replying to: morey000 (Feb 15, 2007 9:01 am)

Was just going to comment that in the past I've found GY to have a long tread life, however after 1-2 years they become very hard and plasticy, dangerously so where you'll slide the car around in the wet/cold even with a full tread on them.
 
-mike
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Re: Tire options [morey000] by cluelesspa
Feb 15, 2007 (1:25 pm)
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Replying to: morey000 (Feb 15, 2007 9:01 am)

LS2 - In My Opinion = #$$# (insert derogatory word of your choice)
 
they are a hard tread which even in light snow is like driving a sled. or in medium rain the tires suck. and not to the road.... You get long mileage at the sacrifice of traction. I think you really do not realize how great the AWD is of Subaru and the Winter handling with the LS2 Good Year tires!
 
I run 20" Summer only tires and for Winter I use the OEM rims and put on a nice set of 4 Pirelli Scorpions ($150 per tire). So far after 1 foot of snow in the NE (luck not in the thick part of the snow). The Pirellis are great! a little squirmish on ice but if you drive really slow it still gets you thru the icy patches. Places where the Goodyear would leave you stranded or driving 5 mphs.
 
Off set is important, so it will limit you on what Wheels you can use. The off set I think is 55 mm? Do a search I had posted it earlier... I am 5 MM further out then OEM which is LESS then 1/2 inch. I had no issues as I went with a size that at 20" was exactly the same outside dimensions as the 18" tires were.
 
The only thing was the lower profile did tend to knock the alignment out slightly. This is because the suspension has to take more of the bumps then a tire with a larger side wall which will act as a shock absorber somewhat. The plus side is the B9 handles much much better with a lower profile tire! I have lifetime alignment so no big issue. Plus I have learned to ignore the Tire Pressure light instead of paying for a new set in the 20" wheels
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Re: Tire options [cluelesspa] by tupin
Feb 16, 2007 (6:25 am)
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Replying to: cluelesspa (Feb 15, 2007 1:25 pm)

I am loving the Michelin X-ice tires mounted to ASA alloy wheels. They look great and the combo of Tribeca AWD plus stability control plus x-ice tires = very safe and confident driving.
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Re: Tire options [tupin] by ateixeira
Feb 16, 2007 (8:18 am)
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Replying to: tupin (Feb 16, 2007 6:25 am)

My Forester with snows has been awesome this week. We're in a deep freeze and I can park in places no FWD vehicle can even dream of.
 
-juice
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Seat Cover by danieltribeca
Mar 05, 2007 (7:44 am)
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Hello... I need your.. I'm looking a seat cover to my Tribeca 5 2007 Beige Leather....
 
I need a seat cover that fix 100%... do you know where can I find this seat covers?
 
Subaru has this seat covers?
 
Daniel
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Re: Seat Cover [danieltribeca] by ateixeira
Mar 05, 2007 (8:21 am)
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Replying to: danieltribeca (Mar 05, 2007 7:44 am)

Haven't seen one from Subaru, so you'll probably have to go aftermarket.
 
Only one I'm familiar with is Wet Okole, they have one for the Forester (not sure if it will fit yours):
 
http://wetokole.net/page/WOH/PROD/SUBARUF
 
-juice
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07 retractable cargo cover on 06 by x5killer
Mar 05, 2007 (10:14 am)
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I ordered the 07 cargo area side panels for my 06 B9 so that I can fit the 07 retractable cargo cover which is otherwise not retrofitable.
 
It is expensive at 150 for each side but if it works it is a solution for ppl with an 06 Tribeca wanting the retractable cargo cover.
 
Please let me know before i waste my time if for some reason this isnt' possible and others have been through this.
 
if it works out i will report back so ppl willk now this is a viable option for 06 owners to have the retractable cargo cover.
 
We all know the 06 bungy cord one is sub par.
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Re: 07 retractable cargo cover on 06 [x5killer] by ateixeira
Mar 05, 2007 (10:26 am)
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Replying to: x5killer (Mar 05, 2007 10:14 am)

Funny thing is I have one of those for my Forester and I just took it out. It ended up getting in the way a lot of times. I kept it so I have it when I sell the vehicle.
 
-juice

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