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183 messages, Last post on Oct 25, 2008 at 5:53 AM
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Replying to: snowbelter (Sep 28, 2008 5:33 pm) You suggested a dedicated winter tire, which I think is what I may have to do. I did this with my Jeep after the Wranglers wore out. The Michelins I bought are 2 years old and have more tread on them now than most new tires. They're loud and the tread is very aggressive, but the Jeep is really a truck and doesn't handle nicely at highway speeds anyway. It has the dynamics of a brick so at highway speeds there's so much wind noise you can't hear how loud the tires are - I'm lucky I can hear the radio. In contrast, the Outback looks to be much more car-like so I'd like to give a set of good all-season tires a try first. Then if they don't perform well in winter I'll get a set of winter tires - but I'll run them all year round like I do now on my Jeep. This works for me because I do most of my driving in the winter. I just go around town and don't put on many miles during the warmer weather when the winter tires would otherwise get worn down prematurely. Do you run your Nokian WR's year round or change 'em over twice a year?
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| My '06 Outback is due for new tires at 33k miles. We drive freeways, back roads, dirt roads, and some desert "sorta" roads. The car is capable, but have not been able to find any on/off road rated tires in the 225 55R 17 size. Wold appreciate any suggestions. | |
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Replying to: jim2345 (Sep 28, 2008 7:16 pm) We run the Nokians year round. |
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Replying to: snowbelter (Sep 29, 2008 3:40 am) You mentioned "expensive" - would you be willing to say how much for a set of 4? |
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Replying to: jim2345 (Sep 29, 2008 7:44 am) I run Nokian Hakka RSi tires in the winter and dedicated summers on my LGT wagon. The RSi tires are the best I've ever used in snow on any car. But they are $190 shipped so they aren't cheap. -mike Motorsports and Modifications Host |
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Replying to: paisan (Sep 29, 2008 6:22 pm) |
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Replying to: paisan (Sep 29, 2008 6:22 pm) Thanks for that explanation. I guess it makes sense to get the highest mileage estimate they can possibly attain, but here's my point. I don't know how many Outbacks are sold where but it seems clear the marketing people at Subaru are taking aim at colder climes. All I know is what I see for standard equipment - heated seats, heated mirrors, heated windshield wipers, ground clearance same as my Jeep, a sophisticated AWD system with VDC . . . BUT racetrack tires with a lousy treadwear rating of 260? Which one of these things doesn't belong?? I think they sell a ton of Outbacks in New England because people want a vehicle that can handle the weather and tires like these make no sense for this region on a vehicle that Subaru wants you to believe is up to the task. As you said, you run Nokians in the winter. Why should any of us have to buy another set of tires for the new car we're buying? Most New Englanders run a single set of tires year round - just not tires like these. - Jim |
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Replying to: jim2345 (Sep 29, 2008 7:44 am) They are fine in the summer and great in heavy rain. Again, the downside is cost, not long-wearing, and they aren't quiet. Upside is year round use, great in snow and ice, and no changeover costs or storage of another set of tires.
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Replying to: paisan (Sep 29, 2008 6:22 pm)
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Replying to: snowbelter (Sep 30, 2008 10:38 am) I'm going to try to work something out with my dealer - if they want to sell me an Outback. They must know how terrible these tires are for New England winters and I bet they've already heard from a lot of "satisfied" customers. - Jim |
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