subarusaver Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 OK, I have read other posts here about keeping tire sizes the same on awd and it seems none are conclusive...........The car I bought was actually a 1993 instead of a 1992 Legacy wagon with 223000 miles..The car is a FIVE SPEED and It runs GREAT. Only a few issues... 1) Park brake button is GONE ... 2)Both rear tires are gone on the inside they may have been rotated from the front? Do I need to replace ALL four tires at the same time? 3)Right rear brake is scrubbing(probly just needs a brake job,rotor is a little rusty) 4)Driver shoulder belt thing does not move in the track. How or where do I fix the seat belt thing ? 5) Shifter needs bushings....Where to buy them? Thats all I can think of now..Any responses are GREATLY appreciated!! Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montana tom Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 (edited) #1) wrecking yard, #2) Yes , four matching tires,check your front end parts and alignment #3) Pads, rotors & possibly calipers, check that your calipers slide #4) Try lubing it, bang it with your hand to get it moving or wrecking yard, #5) dealer or ...wrecking yard. 1993 , 2.2 non interference motor,5 speed, good car ,keep it,fix it ,it will last for years. Edited May 31, 2015 by montana tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster2 Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 #2 bad rear springs can contribute to abnormal inner tire wear at the rear. At 223 K miles, good chance the rear springs are originals, so need replacing. How are the struts?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subarusaver Posted May 31, 2015 Author Share Posted May 31, 2015 #2 bad rear springs can contribute to abnormal inner tire wear at the rear. At 223 K miles, good chance the rear springs are originals, so need replacing. How are the struts?? Not sure about the struts..or how to test rear springs....struts do not appear to be leaking and car does not sway unusually when cornering.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subarusaver Posted May 31, 2015 Author Share Posted May 31, 2015 #1) wrecking yard, #2) Yes , four matching tires,check your front end parts and alignment #3) Pads, rotors & possibly calipers, check that your calipers slide #4) Try lubing it, bang it with your hand to get it moving or wrecking yard, #5) dealer or ...wrecking yard. 1993 , 2.2 non interference motor,5 speed, good car ,keep it,fix it ,it will last for years. Thanks Montana Tom..It will be a week or three before I can have some time with the car, I will try to keep you posted as I progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subarusaver Posted July 5, 2015 Author Share Posted July 5, 2015 UPDATE!!!!! 1) Park Brake-EASIEST THING I'VE EVER FIXED!!!!!-- the thumb button simply screws onto a threaded rod inside the handle..the spring goes in the handle first.I got one from a Kubota RTV that was trashed......IT FIT PERFECTLY!!!!!!!!!!!! 2)Tires....BIT THE BULLET...4 NEW 70k mile tires..Less than $400.00 not upset.. 3)Since the park brake fix,the scrubbing is somehow better...like that brake(right rear) was not working until I fixed the park brake.... 4)Shoulder Belt Thing....Kind of tough...one broken wire between the door and body...that was tough to get to,but I fixed it. 5)Shifter bushings.......Still trying to find best solution.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushwick Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 You need an alignment. I just had my rear tires do the same, but to be fair the rear tires were junk yard pulls that had slight cupping to begin with. But car was getting inner/outers up front and the rear needed an alignment anyways. Was told they were really out, which makes sense as the rear crossmember had been replaced which messes everything up. $400 for used tires with 70k miles? You got RIPPED off. If looking for a set of NEW tires on the cheap, can get them at tirerack.com and shipped to your door for next to nothing. Most places locally honor tirerack i.e. they'll install their tires (some places are jerks as they want you to buy their tires, but they get $10-15 a tire to mount and balance so dunno what the deal is) or you can do what I did and get Walmart to install tires. Paid $43 each for OK tires, plus another $15 each for the mount and balance. So far, they've been OK, Ride is good and noise is minimal. But I got a warranty and new tires for nearly half what you paid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartless Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 $400 for used tires with 70k miles? You got RIPPED off. Umm, you better go back and read that again - he says "NEW" tires... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushwick Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Umm, you better go back and read that again - he says "NEW" tires... Tire wear is subjective and is rare for people to quote mileage. Seemed like he was saying he got 4 "new" tires with 70k miles on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lstevens76 Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Tire wear is subjective and is rare for people to quote mileage. Seemed like he was saying he got 4 "new" tires with 70k miles on them. He got 4 New "70K Mileage" tires. I.E. they are expected to last 70,000 miles on a passenger car. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subarusaver Posted July 9, 2015 Author Share Posted July 9, 2015 Just to be PERFECTLY CLEAR.....I purchased 4 each BRAND NEW tires RATED at 70,000 miles wear. I paid under $400.00 for the set,mounted,balanced,and installed..I do appreciate the feedback ,and an alignment is planned soon!!! I LOVE MY SUBIE!!! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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