Uberoo Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 When ever I can get around to picking up a free 84 subaru wagon that needs work I will need to think about offroad tires. I have a set of 6.00X14 R1 tractor tires that work fantastic,except in the snow.In mud they go anywhere,but in snow they very quickly sink in and the car high centers. those tires are 6-7" wide. I am looking for a street tire size that is about 26" tall and and wide as possible for some floatation. rim size of 14-15".Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstaru Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 the wal-terrains i hqad on the brat for a while worked really well in the snow.not to wide,good tread life and they were right at 26" in the high size of 14" tires......can't remember the exact size though.....cheers, brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one eye Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 a 195/75/-205/75/14 is where you'll have to look for sizes. you'll have a hell of a time finding tires that are aggressive. C78-14 bias plys are your best bet. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast I Drive Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 I have seen some tires that would prolly be outrageous on a soob, but would definitely float, they are on my Uncle's old, OLD swather, they are no more than 26" tall, V-tread, and like 14 or so inches wide. Not sure what kind of rim they are on, some farm implement rim. Basically picture your tractor tires but like 2 1/2 times as wide. Ill get some more info on them if anyone is interested. -Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubesoob Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 If you can find a 12 or 14 inch wheel, get some ATV tires and swap them on when you get to where you wheel. You have a choice in tread. You can also get sizes from 24 inchs tall up to 27 or 28 inches tall. If you go this route, look for something designed for a UTV, they are usually 6 ply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uberoo Posted January 9, 2009 Author Share Posted January 9, 2009 If you can find a 12 or 14 inch wheel, get some ATV tires and swap them on when you get to where you wheel. You have a choice in tread. You can also get sizes from 24 inchs tall up to 27 or 28 inches tall. If you go this route, look for something designed for a UTV, they are usually 6 ply I already have one set that I change to when I go offroading.Thanks for the sugestion I am thinking of buying a tire groover so the tire doesnt need to be agressive.just wide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uberoo Posted January 9, 2009 Author Share Posted January 9, 2009 Whats a practical tire size for snow running?I have a line on some rear tires of an old combine.They are about 30" tall.They have a grass/turf/non skid tread pattern which is basically a huge all terrain with 1" tread depth.they are about 16" wide.Talk about floatation.And they would be free.I would probally run them at about 10-12 psi to increase floatation and to lower the overall height of the tires... so how would a stock EA81 deal with those tires over mild hills?Nothing real technical just snow... also how much would I have to cut out to make those fit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phizinza Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 SuperSwamper 27x9.5R15's.... If I lived in the US I would have those tyres in a flash! I wouldn't even care about wearing, look at them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uberoo Posted January 10, 2009 Author Share Posted January 10, 2009 super swampers are nice but are out of price range any new tire is... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one eye Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 BF all terrians are the best tires in the snow Ever. 27x8.50x14 are around too you can order them at les Schwab, and you can get an account there. so there is no reason not to get a good set of tires, 50 bucks a month and you got a good set that should last you for 2 or 3 rigs. Not only that you can drive them on the road and offroad, no more changing over to Atv tires once you get to your wheeling spot. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uberoo Posted January 11, 2009 Author Share Posted January 11, 2009 darn the tires fell though.also it turns out the guy qouted the tire size wrong they are actually close to 36-38" way to big to put on a subaru... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3eyedwagon Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 BF all terrians are the best tires in the snow Ever. Jeff Ditto. If you want a good snow tire; these are it. They are without a doubt the best offroad snow tire in that size range. I would even challenge that they may very well be the best of any size range. They also handle other conditions fairly well despite their all terrain design. Plus, they are great on the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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