frohbego Posted April 26, 2004 Share Posted April 26, 2004 I have a 1998 subaru outback / limited legacy. I just took it to get a state inspection (PA) and I need to buy 4 new tires for it.. I was hoping to wait till the end of the summer but I have no choice.. I bought it used a year ago and it currently has a nice set of michelin tires on it… Does anyone recommend a decent tire to put on that’s not going to cost me a fortune... I defiantly do not want to put a set of cheap knock offs on it… Any suggestions would be great!!! THANKS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commuter Posted April 26, 2004 Share Posted April 26, 2004 What is your criteria? Do you use winter tires? Ride comfort? Wet grip? Dry handling? Long life? Etc. I had good luck with a set of Michelin X-Ones on my 97 OB. I'm hearing good reports on the Hydroedge that has replaced it. Personally, I'm not keen on a directional tire as I like to move the tires around to all corners to get the longest possible life. Still, I think I will give the Hydroedge a good hard look when I need new tires this coming winter. I don't know if it fits in terms of a price that you are willing to pay. Commuter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostamojen Posted April 27, 2004 Share Posted April 27, 2004 That doesnt sound good to me... Having a state inspector say you NEED 4 new tires... That means they must be in pretty bad shape. But I must re-itterate a fact of the automobile world: Tires are THE most important thing between you and the pavement!!! Dont skimp on tires, always keep a good eye on them (tire pressures, wear patterns, alignment, lugnuts, etc.) dont ignore them and dont wait to get them replaced. Many, many drivers had ended up on the wrong side of a telephone poll, curbing, or back end of another car as the result of bad tires... *end rant* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subeman90 Posted April 27, 2004 Share Posted April 27, 2004 I personally don't have a tire recomendation but I will say that once you find what you want see if you can get a better price @tirerack.com I got a banging deal from them on some tires of my old forester and I had them the next day.... Being that you are in the SE of PA you could have yours too if you call first thing in the morning and this is still using their cheap shipping method. If your garage man can't/won't mount them for you the people at tirerack will tell you who around you will. Good luck, Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcole01108 Posted April 27, 2004 Share Posted April 27, 2004 I purchased a set of Falen ZE512s for my 2000 Subaru Outback and am happy with them. They are very quiet and hold the road well and are inexpensive. They can be had for $55-$73 a piece depending on where you get them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howards11 Posted April 27, 2004 Share Posted April 27, 2004 I am using Bridgestone Turanza LST's on my 2000 Forester. They did very well this winter. I feel Michelins are very overrated. ~Howard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rugbyben Posted April 27, 2004 Share Posted April 27, 2004 Sumitoma Sirexon 4 seriously!!! they are great. and inexpensive. they are H speed rated, and have a 40-60K mile warranty. they are all weather and drive really well. they have a very slight noise when cornering sharply because of the outer block tread design but ti is hardly noticeable. I have tried to get them to squeel and have failed on my '00 OBS. Tirerack.com is the best place to check on tires. i think these are on sale on there right now too. I got mine at Sears Auto for $66 a pop with mounting and balancing. Oh and the tred looks pretty cool too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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