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2010 Outback Snow Tire/Wheel Size Question
16 messages, Last post on Jan 28, 2011 at 9:34 AM
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#10 of 16 New '11 Outback--Tire Question by macdawg
Jan 18, 2011 (5:50 pm)
I live in Southern Oregon, where it's mostly decent weather, with occasional ice and snow. I do like to go to nearby mountains to ski. The Outback comes standard with Continental ContiProContact. My first review search came up with a slew of negative reviews. Another search was less harsh. On Tirerack, the average review was 6.9. My question: should I pony up the dough to get a dedicated winter tire, such as general altimax RT, or michelin x-ice or bridgestone blizzak? Also, the guy at my local tire store suggested I do down in size to 16 inch instead of 17 (more choice) and get some rims to swap out. I would love to hear some feedback on these questions! Thanks.
- paisan (Jan 18, 2011 7:15 pm)
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#11 of 16 2011 Outback Navigation System by april675
Jan 18, 2011 (6:56 pm)
Wondering if the navigation system is worth it...read some complaints about it on another site.#12 of 16 Re: New '11 Outback--Tire Question [macdawg] by paisan
Jan 18, 2011 (7:15 pm)
Replying to: macdawg (Jan 18, 2011 5:50 pm)
I'm not sure that 16" wheels will clear the brakes. I would check on Tirerack.com to see if they sell a 16" rim to clear the brakes. -mike
Subaru Guru and Track Instructor
- dcm61 (Jan 18, 2011 8:05 pm)
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#13 of 16 Re: New '11 Outback--Tire Question [paisan] by dcm61
Jan 18, 2011 (8:05 pm)
Replying to: paisan (Jan 18, 2011 7:15 pm)
I'm not sure that 16" wheels will clear the brakes. I would check on Tirerack.com to see if they sell a 16" rim to clear the brakes. The Base 2.5i model has 16" steel wheels. I'm pretty sure the brakes are the same on all trim levels w/ the 2.5i (and possibly the 3.6R).
#15 of 16 2010 Outback 2.5 with 16" Blizzaks by chea89
Jan 27, 2011 (4:56 pm)
I have made it up my steep driveway with these tires-bought from tirerack mounted on steel wheels with TPMS installed. Dealer had to register the new sensors. Tires are excellent-really get to appreciate the snow capability of my Subie. I live in NW Connecticut--huge amount of snow so far this year-no problems.- ateixeira (Jan 28, 2011 9:34 am)
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#16 of 16 Re: 2010 Outback 2.5 with 16" Blizzaks [chea89] by ateixeira
Jan 28, 2011 (9:34 am)
Replying to: chea89 (Jan 27, 2011 4:56 pm)
No kidding - my in-laws are up there and they've been buried, even stranded at times. Hang in there and be careful even with the awesome combo of AWD+snows!
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