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#9 of 18 Re: Forester 2006 Replacement Tire or Tires? [paisan] by cmledmunds Dec 18, 2007 (1:37 pm)
Replying to: paisan (Dec 17, 2007 2:56 pm) Thanks--it looks that way. I'm looking for a good deal. Have you heard anything about Bridgestone 50000? They have buyone, get one free at Mr. Tire for $120.00.
#10 of 18 Re: Forester 2006 Replacement Tire or Tires? [paisan] by cmledmunds Dec 18, 2007 (2:18 pm)
Replying to: paisan (Dec 17, 2007 2:56 pm) Oops--I got the wrong info (have someone doing research for me). It's Bridgestone Potenza G009, buy 3 & get 1 free for $126.99. I think someone in a forum liked them. Replies to this message: paisan (Dec 18, 2007 8:47 pm) leo2633 (Dec 18, 2007 8:54 pm) ateixeira (Dec 19, 2007 9:22 am) cmledmunds (Dec 19, 2007 2:14 pm)
#11 of 18 Re: Forester 2006 Replacement Tire or Tires? [paisan] by xwesx Dec 18, 2007 (2:52 pm)
Replying to: paisan (Dec 17, 2007 2:56 pm) I agree, Mike. 14,000 is quite a few miles, especially if the tire does not have exceptional treadwear. I had a sidewall failure about 20,000 miles into a set of Goodyear Allegra tires (80,000 mile treadwear), and only replaced the problem tire. It seemed fine on dry roads, but on gravel or ice, I would notice the back end of the car shift a little about once every 2-3 seconds, depending on speed. The car never had that problem before I replaced the tire or after I replaced the set. Overall, the car did not seem any worse for the wear, but I am certain it put quite a bit of strain on the AWD system.
#12 of 18 Re: Forester 2006 Replacement Tire or Tires? [cmledmunds] by paisan Dec 18, 2007 (8:47 pm)
Replying to: cmledmunds (Dec 18, 2007 2:18 pm) I just put those 009s on my dad's 95 Impreza L. He liked em in our last snow/ice we had. So so far so good with them.   -mike
#13 of 18 Re: Forester 2006 Replacement Tire or Tires? [cmledmunds] by leo2633 Dec 18, 2007 (8:54 pm)
Replying to: cmledmunds (Dec 18, 2007 2:18 pm) I put the G009s on my kids cars: a Hyundai and 2 Nissans. They seem to do very well in all road conditions and have worn well also.   Len
#14 of 18 Re: Forester 2006 Replacement Tire or Tires? [cmledmunds] by ateixeira Dec 19, 2007 (9:22 am)
Replying to: cmledmunds (Dec 18, 2007 2:18 pm) Vulcantire.com has the Falken Ziex I recommended for $60 each, so $240 for a full set of 4, plus shipping. I'm pretty sure you can have them shipped to a shop that will mount them, too, check there.   They are a directional tire with very good grip. The only catch is tread life is not that good. Consumer Reports named them a Best Buy. Replies to this message: cmledmunds (Dec 19, 2007 2:14 pm)
#15 of 18 Re: Forester 2006 Replacement Tire or Tires? [ateixeira] by cmledmunds Dec 19, 2007 (2:14 pm)
Replying to: ateixeira (Dec 19, 2007 9:22 am) Thanks for the info--thanks to everyone who replied. I think I'll probably get the Potenza G009s and stop obsessing over fuel economy and noise. My current Geolanders are supposed to be loud, and while they're by no means quiet, they're not too bad.
#16 of 18 Upgrade by msera Mar 28, 2008 (7:47 pm)
I have a 2001 Forester S with 215-60-16 tires. I need to replace them and I am thinking about 215-65-16 for a taller tire. Anyone try this. I dont think the 215-60-16 fill the wheel wells very well. Replies to this message: bigdadi118 (Nov 05, 2009 9:25 pm)
#17 of 18 Replacement tires by saywhat Nov 02, 2009 (7:58 pm)
Hi What tires would be good for a 04 forester turbo? Thanks
#18 of 18 Re: Upgrade [msera] by bigdadi118 Nov 05, 2009 (9:25 pm)
Replying to: msera (Mar 28, 2008 7:47 pm) Tire size calculator ... the new tire diameter should be within 3% difference of the OEM tire   http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/brochure/info/tmpInfoTireMath.jsp

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