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Since: Aug 05, 2006
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2006 7:39 pm
Post subject: Tires for an Outback... (Potenza G009, Eagle GT/HR, Michelin MXV4,
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I've got a 2000 Outback and need new tires. The Potenza G009 tires looks
like a good choice; however, I read one account on Tirerack that the
tires didn't fit correctly and scraped the wheel well when turned all of
the way. Is this truly a problem?
Other's I'm considering are the Goodyear Eagle GT/HR, Goodyear
TripleTread, and Michelin MXV4.
I'm really leaning toward the Eagles as a compromise between price, dry
and snow traction, and ride comfort. Snow traction is kind of important
in Colorado, but I'm not sure I want the TripleTreads.
Comments?
thanks,
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2006 9:40 pm
Post subject: Re: Tires for an Outback... (Potenza G009, Eagle GT/HR, Michelin MXV4, Tripletreads?) [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Hey Tom,
It took me two and a half years, and 50,000 miles, to wear out the
Potenza's that came on my Baja. Holy hell how I hated those tires.
I bought a set of Triple Treads in August, and have had a chance to
drive them in all condidtions. I'm in northern Utah, so I can attest
to their abilities in light snow now, and I can't wait to get them out
in a good old dump. The bottom line is: I'm really glad I ponied up
the extra dough for this set of rubber.
A few years ago I had a Tacoma. The time came to replace the tires,
and I have always put BF Goodrich All Terrain TA's on every truck I've
owned. They're just good tires, and they always lived up to my
expectations. Anyhow, for the Tacoma, I decided to go with something
else to save a few bucks. I regretted it every single time I turned
the key on that truck.
There is a reason that the Triple Tread's are so highly rated...they're
the bomb. That's my 4 cents.
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Since: Jun 27, 2005
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2006 9:40 pm
Post subject: Re: Tires for an Outback... (Potenza G009, Eagle GT/HR, Michelin MXV4, Tripletreads?) [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Hey Tom,
It took me two and a half years, and 50,000 miles, to wear out the
Potenza's that came on my Baja. Holy hell how I hated those tires.
I bought a set of Triple Treads in August, and have had a chance to
drive them in all condidtions. I'm in northern Utah, so I can attest
to their abilities in light snow now, and I can't wait to get them out
in a good old dump. The bottom line is: I'm really glad I ponied up
the extra dough for this set of rubber.
A few years ago I had a Tacoma. The time came to replace the tires,
and I have always put BF Goodrich All Terrain TA's on every truck I've
owned. They're just good tires, and they always lived up to my
expectations. Anyhow, for the Tacoma, I decided to go with something
else to save a few bucks. I regretted it every single time I turned
the key on that truck.
There is a reason that the Triple Tread's are so highly rated...they're
the bomb. That's my 4 cents.
Good Luck. >> Stay informed about: Tires for an Outback... (Potenza G009, Eagle GT/HR, Michel.. |
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Since: Oct 14, 2006
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2006 7:35 am
Post subject: Re: Tires for an Outback... (Potenza G009, Eagle GT/HR, Michelin MXV4, Tripletreads?) [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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I'm getting nokian WRs for my 2000 Legacy. They are supposed to be a
little better on snow and ice than other all season tires. Also, the
November 2006 Consumer Reports supposedly has an article reviewing
tires.
tom wrote:
> I've got a 2000 Outback and need new tires. The Potenza G009 tires looks
> like a good choice; however, I read one account on Tirerack that the
> tires didn't fit correctly and scraped the wheel well when turned all of
> the way. Is this truly a problem?
>
>
> Other's I'm considering are the Goodyear Eagle GT/HR, Goodyear
> TripleTread, and Michelin MXV4.
>
> I'm really leaning toward the Eagles as a compromise between price, dry
> and snow traction, and ride comfort. Snow traction is kind of important
> in Colorado, but I'm not sure I want the TripleTreads.
>
> Comments?
>
> thanks,
>
> tom >> Stay informed about: Tires for an Outback... (Potenza G009, Eagle GT/HR, Michel.. |
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2006 7:35 am
Post subject: Re: Tires for an Outback... (Potenza G009, Eagle GT/HR, Michelin MXV4, Tripletreads?) [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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I'm getting nokian WRs for my 2000 Legacy. They are supposed to be a
little better on snow and ice than other all season tires. Also, the
November 2006 Consumer Reports supposedly has an article reviewing
tires.
tom wrote:
> I've got a 2000 Outback and need new tires. The Potenza G009 tires looks
> like a good choice; however, I read one account on Tirerack that the
> tires didn't fit correctly and scraped the wheel well when turned all of
> the way. Is this truly a problem?
>
>
> Other's I'm considering are the Goodyear Eagle GT/HR, Goodyear
> TripleTread, and Michelin MXV4.
>
> I'm really leaning toward the Eagles as a compromise between price, dry
> and snow traction, and ride comfort. Snow traction is kind of important
> in Colorado, but I'm not sure I want the TripleTreads.
>
> Comments?
>
> thanks,
>
> tom >> Stay informed about: Tires for an Outback... (Potenza G009, Eagle GT/HR, Michel.. |
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2006 5:46 pm
Post subject: Re: Tires for an Outback... (Potenza G009, Eagle GT/HR, Michelin [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Rebecca B. wrote:
> I'm getting nokian WRs for my 2000 Legacy. They are supposed to be a
> little better on snow and ice than other all season tires. Also, the
> November 2006 Consumer Reports supposedly has an article reviewing
> tires.
Just took a look at CR and yes they do. They highly recommend the
Goodyear Eagle Ultra Grip GW3. I never would have considered them. They
rate them much higher then the Dunlop SP Winter Sport M3 I was
considering. They also like the Nitto Winter SN1 H.
Anybody just get the dedicated snow tires and steel wheels? I don't
really want to get dedicated alloys for winter and I really didn't want
to have the rubber remounted on my current wheels twice a year. >> Stay informed about: Tires for an Outback... (Potenza G009, Eagle GT/HR, Michel.. |
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2006 5:46 pm
Post subject: Re: Tires for an Outback... (Potenza G009, Eagle GT/HR, Michelin [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Rebecca B. wrote:
> I'm getting nokian WRs for my 2000 Legacy. They are supposed to be a
> little better on snow and ice than other all season tires. Also, the
> November 2006 Consumer Reports supposedly has an article reviewing
> tires.
Just took a look at CR and yes they do. They highly recommend the
Goodyear Eagle Ultra Grip GW3. I never would have considered them. They
rate them much higher then the Dunlop SP Winter Sport M3 I was
considering. They also like the Nitto Winter SN1 H.
Anybody just get the dedicated snow tires and steel wheels? I don't
really want to get dedicated alloys for winter and I really didn't want
to have the rubber remounted on my current wheels twice a year. >> Stay informed about: Tires for an Outback... (Potenza G009, Eagle GT/HR, Michel.. |
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2006 9:25 pm
Post subject: Re: Tires for an Outback... (Potenza G009, Eagle GT/HR, Michelin [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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If you want wet traction, stay away from the MXV4s.
I now use the Toyo Proxes TPT, excellent in dry and wet roads, no snow
in FL though.
tom wrote:
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> I've got a 2000 Outback and need new tires. The Potenza G009 tires looks
> like a good choice; however, I read one account on Tirerack that the
> tires didn't fit correctly and scraped the wheel well when turned all of
> the way. Is this truly a problem?
>
>
> Other's I'm considering are the Goodyear Eagle GT/HR, Goodyear
> TripleTread, and Michelin MXV4.
>
> I'm really leaning toward the Eagles as a compromise between price, dry
> and snow traction, and ride comfort. Snow traction is kind of important
> in Colorado, but I'm not sure I want the TripleTreads.
>
> Comments?
>
> thanks,
>
> tom >> Stay informed about: Tires for an Outback... (Potenza G009, Eagle GT/HR, Michel.. |
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2006 9:25 pm
Post subject: Re: Tires for an Outback... (Potenza G009, Eagle GT/HR, Michelin [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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If you want wet traction, stay away from the MXV4s.
I now use the Toyo Proxes TPT, excellent in dry and wet roads, no snow
in FL though.
tom wrote:
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> I've got a 2000 Outback and need new tires. The Potenza G009 tires looks
> like a good choice; however, I read one account on Tirerack that the
> tires didn't fit correctly and scraped the wheel well when turned all of
> the way. Is this truly a problem?
>
>
> Other's I'm considering are the Goodyear Eagle GT/HR, Goodyear
> TripleTread, and Michelin MXV4.
>
> I'm really leaning toward the Eagles as a compromise between price, dry
> and snow traction, and ride comfort. Snow traction is kind of important
> in Colorado, but I'm not sure I want the TripleTreads.
>
> Comments?
>
> thanks,
>
> tom >> Stay informed about: Tires for an Outback... (Potenza G009, Eagle GT/HR, Michel.. |
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(Msg. 10) Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2006 11:04 pm
Post subject: Re: Tires for an Outback... (Potenza G009, Eagle GT/HR, Michelin [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Ed wrote:
> Rebecca B. wrote:
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>> I'm getting nokian WRs for my 2000 Legacy. They are supposed to be a
>> little better on snow and ice than other all season tires. Also, the
>> November 2006 Consumer Reports supposedly has an article reviewing
>> tires.
>
>
> Just took a look at CR and yes they do. They highly recommend the
> Goodyear Eagle Ultra Grip GW3. I never would have considered them. They
> rate them much higher then the Dunlop SP Winter Sport M3 I was
> considering. They also like the Nitto Winter SN1 H.
>
> Anybody just get the dedicated snow tires and steel wheels? I don't
> really want to get dedicated alloys for winter and I really didn't want
> to have the rubber remounted on my current wheels twice a year.
This may not be the best time to shop( a lot of folks looking for winter
wheels), but a lot of folks upgrade from stock wheels when they buy a
new WRX and have them for sale - sometimes with usable rubber on them
even. I sold my stockers to offset the cost of my SSRs. Take a look
around the marketplace forums at www.nasioc.com, and especially the
Texas and southwest forums - as they are unlikely to keep a second set
of wheels.
and don't forget ebay as well as other soob forums.
Carl
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(Msg. 11) Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2006 11:04 pm
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Ed wrote:
> Rebecca B. wrote:
>
>> I'm getting nokian WRs for my 2000 Legacy. They are supposed to be a
>> little better on snow and ice than other all season tires. Also, the
>> November 2006 Consumer Reports supposedly has an article reviewing
>> tires.
>
>
> Just took a look at CR and yes they do. They highly recommend the
> Goodyear Eagle Ultra Grip GW3. I never would have considered them. They
> rate them much higher then the Dunlop SP Winter Sport M3 I was
> considering. They also like the Nitto Winter SN1 H.
>
> Anybody just get the dedicated snow tires and steel wheels? I don't
> really want to get dedicated alloys for winter and I really didn't want
> to have the rubber remounted on my current wheels twice a year.
This may not be the best time to shop( a lot of folks looking for winter
wheels), but a lot of folks upgrade from stock wheels when they buy a
new WRX and have them for sale - sometimes with usable rubber on them
even. I sold my stockers to offset the cost of my SSRs. Take a look
around the marketplace forums at www.nasioc.com, and especially the
Texas and southwest forums - as they are unlikely to keep a second set
of wheels.
and don't forget ebay as well as other soob forums.
Carl
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(Msg. 12) Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2006 2:51 am
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(Msg. 13) Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2006 2:51 am
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(Msg. 14) Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2006 3:49 am
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tom wrote:
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> I've got a 2000 Outback and need new tires. The Potenza G009 tires looks
> like a good choice; however, I read one account on Tirerack that the
> tires didn't fit correctly and scraped the wheel well when turned all of
> the way. Is this truly a problem?
>
>
> Other's I'm considering are the Goodyear Eagle GT/HR, Goodyear
> TripleTread, and Michelin MXV4.
>
> I'm really leaning toward the Eagles as a compromise between price, dry
> and snow traction, and ride comfort. Snow traction is kind of important
> in Colorado, but I'm not sure I want the TripleTreads.
>
> Comments?
>
> thanks,
>
> tom
You might want to consider Falken ZE502's or 512's. I cna't say how
either one will perform in your Colorado snow, but the 502's on my
wife's 97 Outback Sport did very well in some nasties in Oregon. I
haven't had a chance to play in the snow with the 512's on my 2000 OB.
If you do go with the 512's you can probably go up one size (225/60-16
to 235/60-16) if you feel inclined. It worked on my 2000 Outback and
there was no rub/scrape at all. >> Stay informed about: Tires for an Outback... (Potenza G009, Eagle GT/HR, Michel.. |
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(Msg. 15) Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2006 3:49 am
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tom wrote:
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> I've got a 2000 Outback and need new tires. The Potenza G009 tires looks
> like a good choice; however, I read one account on Tirerack that the
> tires didn't fit correctly and scraped the wheel well when turned all of
> the way. Is this truly a problem?
>
>
> Other's I'm considering are the Goodyear Eagle GT/HR, Goodyear
> TripleTread, and Michelin MXV4.
>
> I'm really leaning toward the Eagles as a compromise between price, dry
> and snow traction, and ride comfort. Snow traction is kind of important
> in Colorado, but I'm not sure I want the TripleTreads.
>
> Comments?
>
> thanks,
>
> tom
You might want to consider Falken ZE502's or 512's. I cna't say how
either one will perform in your Colorado snow, but the 502's on my
wife's 97 Outback Sport did very well in some nasties in Oregon. I
haven't had a chance to play in the snow with the 512's on my 2000 OB.
If you do go with the 512's you can probably go up one size (225/60-16
to 235/60-16) if you feel inclined. It worked on my 2000 Outback and
there was no rub/scrape at all. >> Stay informed about: Tires for an Outback... (Potenza G009, Eagle GT/HR, Michel.. |
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