I have Yokohamas v4s 205/55/16R on my '02 Legacy GT wagon, that have about 10Kmiles on them. One tire has bulge on a sidewall, so it needs replacement. Dealer carried these (and only these) tires, but they want $125 per tire.

 

1) Can I replace only 1 tire? 2 tires? What is the spec when all 4 need to be replaced?

 

2) I see ContiExtremeContact on Tirerakck get very nice reviews and are cheaper, than Yokos. What's the real life rap on them?

 

Thanks,

-Michael

I've got the same tires on my '02 OBW. Looking for some replacements now.. they are just about worn out. I think they lasted 40-45k, but I forget!!

 

I believe the spec is if the tire is out of size by more than 1/4" circumference you need to replace all 4.

http://www.subaru.com/common/faq/tech_info.jsp#4

 

Is this auto or manual?

I've got the same tires on my '02 OBW. Looking for some replacements now.. they are just about worn out. I think they lasted 40-45k, but I forget!!

 

 

Yes, they are "OEM". I love Yokohamas, been using them for many years on several cars, but they are getting way expensive., That's why I was looking at Conti's

 

I believe the spec is if the tire is out of size by more than 1/4" circumference you need to replace all 4.

http://www.subaru.com/common/faq/tech_info.jsp#4

 

Is this auto or manual?

 

Auto. Does it make a difference for AWD?

Does manual not care about the tire size differences?

Check the SIMILAR THREADS at the bottom of the page.

Along with checking similar threads,check what warranty you got with the tires and what caused the bulge!

measure the others, and get the new one shaved to match within the spec:

 

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=67