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Subaru Outback/Legacy Tires and Wheels

124 messages,  Last post on Feb 23, 2012 at 5:42 PM

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#119 of 124 Re: Certified??? Really??? [paisan] by mooseriver

Jan 23, 2011 (8:18 pm)

Replying to: paisan (Jan 23, 2011 4:17 pm)
The dealer is going to pull the tire off and look at it Tuesday. The service manager claims that even though you can see the problem from the outside, it doesn't necessarily mean the tire is damaged on the inside. Seems they'd be taking a chance to not just put a new tire on for safety reasons. Yes, Mike, it's a Subaru CPO. The air filter was filthy, they are going to rectify that too, and when the service manager checked the trans oil, he could tell that that wasn't changed either. All in all, they did a cursory job of certifying the vehicle, and obviously missed a few things. I wonder what else they missed? Seems this dealer is certifying every vehicle they can, while most other dealers in the area are only certifying '09's and '10's for the most part. Now I know why. As was explained out here somewhere, a certification is nothing more than a powertrain warranty purchase. Doesn't necessarily mean a whole lot more. I'll remember that next time and choose my dealer more carefully rather than thinking "certified" is the same at every dealer.

#120 of 124 Another request by steve_ HOST

Jan 21, 2012 (8:52 am)

My Yoko Avid T4s are toast (at least I got my annual flat out of the way early this year). Can get Nokian WRG2s down the road at a shop closer to Detroit. Locally here in Port Huron where we're visiting, there's a Cooper/Mastercraft Glacial Grip II. Blizzacks in the 205/70R15 didn't show up in the local guy's system and I didn't quiz him about an alternate size, but they stock the brand.
 
Could go with all seasons again, but I'm mostly driving the Subaru in the winter up in the UP.
 
I'll be in Port Huron long enough to track down Geolanders or have Tire Rack ship some out.
 
Suggestions for my '97 Outback Limited?
 
Steve, visiting host

#121 of 124 Buying new tires - H rating ok or not? by trautmak1

Jan 22, 2012 (4:02 pm)

I am planning to get new tires - Michelin primacy mxv4 - for my 09 outback. I hear mixed opinions about moving from a v rated tire to a h rated tire. What are the advantages and disadvantages of getting a tire with a slower speed rating than the oem tires?
 
Thanks!

#122 of 124 Re: Buying new tires - H rating ok or not? [trautmak1] by trautmak1

Jan 22, 2012 (8:22 pm)

Replying to: trautmak1 (Jan 22, 2012 4:02 pm)
Correction - I am thinking of the Michelin primacy MXM4 or Goodyear Assurance Comfortred. Am wondering which would be better overall and which speed rating would be best. I live in NY and do highway and city driving and often encounter a lot of rain on the highways. What is important to me is a quiet comfortable ride, safe particularly in wet conditions and pretty long wear. Suggestions and opinions welcomed!
 
Thanks!

#123 of 124 Re: What all terrain tires are best for a 2005 Subaru Legacy Outback wagon? [monalea] by colliedug

Feb 23, 2012 (4:46 pm)

Replying to: monalea (Oct 16, 2010 11:46 am)
cooper cs4 tires. I use this tire on a 2005 outback wagon, a 95 impreza [ like glue on the road in any condition 16" wheels], 98 Camry, my son delivers pizza without problem in all conditions, a Toyota sienna minivan. We all go skiing in NY, VT and beyond with no problems.

#124 of 124 Re: What all terrain tires are best for a 2005 Subaru Legacy Outback wagon? [colliedug] by steve_ HOST

Feb 23, 2012 (5:42 pm)

Replying to: colliedug (Feb 23, 2012 4:46 pm)
I wound up with some Nokians for $~528 out the door for my '97 OB.
 
So far so good.

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