Forester needs some new tires - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

van · 2009-02-25, 05:43 AM

What should I get? I didn't like the Geolanders that it came with, too much road noise on the highway. Must be all season and economical.

Dean · 2009-02-25, 07:32 AM

How much snow performance do you want? The reality is that any tire that performs well in the snow really doesn't do great in the dry or even wet of the other 3 seasons. That is why most of us have 2 sets, winters and 3 season tires.

If it has to be a 4 season sierra tire, you want siping for it to have any level of snow/ice performance.

Go check tirerack test data and look at tread patterns and your price range. You might find a screaming deal with wheels on craigslist as well. Lots of Subaru wheels/tires out there.

Also, unless cord is showing, this is coming up on the wrong time to buy tires. As long as you avoid thunder storms, you can probably make it until fall to buy tires.

cody · 2009-02-25, 11:12 AM

I don't know if it'd be apropriate for a Forrester, but I really love my Wintersport 3D's. I'd run them all year round, no problem. I think they're pretty quiet and perform great in any condition.

sperry · 2009-02-25, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by cody

I don't know if it'd be apropriate for a Forrester, but I really love my Wintersport 3D's. I'd run them all year round, no problem. I think they're pretty quiet and perform great in any condition.

I would agree with the performance claims you're making, I've driven on mine nearly year around myself... but winter tires wear out in hot temps ridiculously fast. A set of M3's should last 5+ winters... mine are on winter 3, and looking pretty spent because I drove on them for most of a summer before picking up some 3 season tires.

How long do your M3's last when you're driving on them year around?

cody · 2009-02-25, 11:38 AM

I think mine have about 3/4 tread left. This is their 2nd Winter, I don't run them in the Summer, I was just saying that I would (if I didn't have Summer tires on seperate rims). I'd say I have about 20K miles on the 3D's plus some fun runs after the Teen Survivial School and about 20 minutes on RFR behind a pace car. You're right though, they get a bit ripped up when abused.

I didn't realize that they'd wear faster in the Summer. Maybe something more Summer friendly is in order.

Dean · 2009-02-25, 11:45 AM

Only the first 33-50% of a snow tire tread is "winter" compound. Many have 2 sets of wear bars to delineate where that is in addition to where "minimum" tread depth are.

Once they reach that first taller bar, they become 3 season tires to be destroyed before the next winter.

Kevin M · 2009-02-25, 11:50 AM

The summer I was running that courier route to Sacramento and back I had M3s on the car. I sold those wheels and tires after $35k miles and they still had plenty of 3-season life left. I'm not sure I would specifically buy snow tires as my only set though. I have heard good things about the KDWS, and as others suggested, TireRack has info on this sort of tire in massive abundance.

Also, I can't believe nobody mentioned the RE01Rs anyway, just because.

sperry · 2009-02-25, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevin M

The summer I was running that courier route to Sacramento and back I had M3s on the car. I sold those wheels and tires after $35k miles and they still had plenty of 3-season life left. I'm not sure I would specifically buy snow tires as my only set though. I have heard good things about the KDWS, and as others suggested, TireRack has info on this sort of tire in massive abundance.

Also, I can't believe nobody mentioned the RE01Rs anyway, just because.

Wow, 35,000 dollar miles? Is that a lot?

cody · 2009-02-25, 01:34 PM

I lawled.

Dean · 2009-02-25, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by cody

I lawled.

What the hell is "lawled"? Some feeble attempt to spell out how an acronym sounds and add an -ed? Either use LOLed, or spell the words out...

ScottyS · 2009-02-25, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Dean

What the hell is "lawled"? Some feeble attempt to spell out how an acronym sounds and add an -ed? Either use LOLed, or spell the words out...

How many BTU's did that take?

Kevin M · 2009-02-25, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by sperry

Wow, 35,000 dollar miles? Is that a lot?

Er, yes?

I too lawled.

sybir · 2009-02-25, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean

What the hell is "lawled"? Some feeble attempt to spell out how an acronym sounds and add an -ed? Either use LOLed, or spell the words out...

Go back to your rocking chair on the front porch, Dean. Welcome to the Internets.

cody · 2009-02-25, 03:19 PM

Lawl

Dean · 2009-02-25, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by sybir

Go back to your rocking chair on the front porch, Dean. Welcome to the Internets.

Me and Al invented the Internets! Go pull your pants up over your underwear and then look up the word acronym.

I have no objection to them or other text messaging shortcuts, but "lawled" is just plain ignorant.

LAWZ is marginally acceptable when used in an appropriately derogatory or sarcastic manner. Sorry, you are probably going to need to look up 3 or more of those words as well.

van · 2009-02-25, 04:15 PM

Fuck it
I just won't buy tires

Nick Koan · 2009-02-25, 04:16 PM

This thread lawlerified my day.

ScottyS · 2009-02-26, 12:13 PM

Something something Lawlor Events Center something something

Kevin M · 2009-02-26, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by van

Fuck it
I just won't buy tires

Cheaper that way.

2009-02-25, 05:43 AM	#1
van SECCS Brewmeister Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: on the edge of a marsh Posts: 1,451	Forester needs some new tires What should I get? I didn't like the Geolanders that it came with, too much road noise on the highway. Must be all season and economical.

2009-02-25, 07:32 AM	#2
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	How much snow performance do you want? The reality is that any tire that performs well in the snow really doesn't do great in the dry or even wet of the other 3 seasons. That is why most of us have 2 sets, winters and 3 season tires. If it has to be a 4 season sierra tire, you want siping for it to have any level of snow/ice performance. Go check tirerack test data and look at tread patterns and your price range. You might find a screaming deal with wheels on craigslist as well. Lots of Subaru wheels/tires out there. Also, unless cord is showing, this is coming up on the wrong time to buy tires. As long as you avoid thunder storms, you can probably make it until fall to buy tires. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2009-02-25, 11:12 AM	#3
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	I don't know if it'd be apropriate for a Forrester, but I really love my Wintersport 3D's. I'd run them all year round, no problem. I think they're pretty quiet and perform great in any condition. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2009-02-25, 11:38 AM	#5
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	I think mine have about 3/4 tread left. This is their 2nd Winter, I don't run them in the Summer, I was just saying that I would (if I didn't have Summer tires on seperate rims). I'd say I have about 20K miles on the 3D's plus some fun runs after the Teen Survivial School and about 20 minutes on RFR behind a pace car. You're right though, they get a bit ripped up when abused. I didn't realize that they'd wear faster in the Summer. Maybe something more Summer friendly is in order. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2009-02-25, 11:45 AM	#6
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	Only the first 33-50% of a snow tire tread is "winter" compound. Many have 2 sets of wear bars to delineate where that is in addition to where "minimum" tread depth are. Once they reach that first taller bar, they become 3 season tires to be destroyed before the next winter. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2009-02-25, 11:50 AM	#7
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	The summer I was running that courier route to Sacramento and back I had M3s on the car. I sold those wheels and tires after $35k miles and they still had plenty of 3-season life left. I'm not sure I would specifically buy snow tires as my only set though. I have heard good things about the KDWS, and as others suggested, TireRack has info on this sort of tire in massive abundance. Also, I can't believe nobody mentioned the RE01Rs anyway, just because. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2009-02-25, 01:34 PM	#9
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	I lawled. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2009-02-25, 03:19 PM	#14
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Lawl __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2009-02-25, 04:15 PM	#16
van SECCS Brewmeister Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: on the edge of a marsh Posts: 1,451	Fuck it I just won't buy tires

2009-02-25, 04:16 PM	#17
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	This thread lawlerified my day. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2009-02-26, 12:13 PM	#18
ScottyS EJ205 Real Name: It is real! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: RNO Posts: 2,367 Car: 1998 Impreza Wagon, 1991 Legacy Turbo Sedan, 2003 Nissan Xterra Class: tvFree Yes, I'll fix it for you. Again.	Something something Lawlor Events Center something something __________________ "Trend Number One is that people aren't getting any smarter." Dogbert

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