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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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#7 of 16 Re: 2010 legacy gt limited m/s tires n rims [rsholland] by ateixeira

Jan 11, 2010 (11:11 am)

Replying to: rsholland (Jan 11, 2010 10:23 am)
My Miata has summer tires and it doesn't even leave the driveway if there's even a dusting of snow. They're not even very good in the rain - my wife says she nearly spun out once.
 
New rule - with summer tires, it stays parked in wet weather, period.

#8 of 16 thanx people by dockratt

Jan 11, 2010 (2:06 pm)

talked to several tire dealers and got the same bs that no tire man. makes a sno/ice tire, and if they did they cant get them for they are all sold to the midwest and northern states.
Thanks 2 this website and Eavin tire rack and u guys I now own sno tires and rims b hear Wed. Thanx again dockratt PS I bought the car to drive 2 the ski slopes and its my only car, darn fun on dri pavement

#9 of 16 Re: 2010 Outback Snow Tire/Wheel Size Question [xwesx] by kamakirigt

Jan 16, 2010 (11:14 am)

Replying to: xwesx (Jan 04, 2010 4:19 pm)
Thank you for the excellent responses! About a month into owning the 10 Outback and we are very pleased. Even our 14 year old isn't any more embarrassed to be seen with us than ususal.

#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.

#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

#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).

#14 of 16 Sorry, poted in the wrong forum! by capriracer

Jan 19, 2011 (6:14 am)

#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.

#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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