Basic Tires

Mark T. Byrne · 09-01-2009, 09:25 PM

Hi All, I just bought a '00 Impreza Outback Sport with 30K. Still has the original Bridgestone Potenza's that came with the car. Looking for suggestions on new tires for basic driving. I drive a delivery route mostly city stop & go, about 110 miles per day. Live in Omaha so we do have snow & ice but not looking for winter & summer sets, just one. Finally don't have alot of money...don't want to spend $150 per tire. I don't race and don't drive the car hard, just looking for some good basic tires. Should I go with another set of Bridgestones? I also heard the Goodrich TA's are decent. Would appreciate your thoughts.
Thanks,
Mark

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reddoak · 09-01-2009, 10:29 PM

My opinion is that you should look in the the wheels and tires thread for ideas. Or just go on tire rack and put your car in and look for cheap all-season tires.

Mark T. Byrne · 09-02-2009, 12:33 PM

Thank you, I will do that. Appreciate the help.
Mark

viper74656 · 09-02-2009, 01:28 PM

Yeah check TireRack for standard or touring all-season tires or go to to your local tire shop. Shouldn't have a problem getting a decent set for $60-75 per tire. Absolutley no reason to spend more than that to get a decent standard all season tire that will last IMO.

Edit: maybe some of these
Bridgestone RE906AS: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes
or
General Altimax HP: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes

Floyd420 · 09-02-2009, 01:34 PM

I'm very happy with my potenza g019 Grids:

http://tires.tirerack.com/search?p=U...19%20Grid&rk=3

I do have dedicated winters but these tires are more than capable in rain, snow and mud

leecea · 09-02-2009, 01:41 PM

I'm getting ready to buy a 2nd set of these for a family car that's driven a lot year round. I've been happy with them.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes

cMags · 09-02-2009, 02:05 PM

I'm in the same boat as the OP - don't drive fast or aggressively, and in the winter I use dedicated rubber (well at least I did up in New England - ATL doesn't have winter lol).

I've never had any problems with the stock RE-92s. What I like to do for keeping my tire cost low is take advantage of the large amount of stock rubber that those of us on this forum practically throw away when they upgrade to proper aggressive driving tires. Since they usually upgrade the wheels too, you can quite easily find a set of tires already mounted on wheels with low miles for under $300-400. I've paid as low as $200 on a couple sets. Much easier to install (driveway), saves money, saves tires from the landfill, and keeps the local community economy going. Wins in all directions!

Jack ffr1846 · 09-02-2009, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cMags

I'm in the same boat as the OP - don't drive fast or aggressively, and in the winter I use dedicated rubber (well at least I did up in New England - ATL doesn't have winter lol).

I've never had any problems with the stock RE-92s. What I like to do for keeping my tire cost low is take advantage of the large amount of stock rubber that those of us on this forum practically throw away when they upgrade to proper aggressive driving tires. Since they usually upgrade the wheels too, you can quite easily find a set of tires already mounted on wheels with low miles for under $300-400. I've paid as low as $200 on a couple sets. Much easier to install (driveway), saves money, saves tires from the landfill, and keeps the local community economy going. Wins in all directions!

I also agree that the RE-92's used as take-offs would be perfect. Enthusiasts very often sell these for next to nothing. I actually bought a set of wheels with RE-92's for $400 total.......which is what I'd expect to pay for just tires but people feel like the tires are worth zero if they say RE-92 on them. I use them sometimes on the street when there's no chance of snow. Separate snows and separate track setups as well.

CynicX · 09-02-2009, 05:58 PM

OP: Where do you live? Snow, rain, heat and cold make a huge difference.

Mark T. Byrne · 09-06-2009, 08:22 PM

Thanks for the response. I live in Omaha, NE so we do have a good amount of snow. I am leaning toward the Potenza 960AS PP. What do you think?
Thanks,
Mark

happs subi · 09-07-2009, 03:19 AM

^^^^^ I'm leaning towards the re960 as pp also, seem a little pricy though, $150 for 225/50-16 but they look like they have a lot of rubber in them

DC16A2 · 09-07-2009, 06:54 AM

I'm on Continental ContiExtremeContacts. They were $80/each base from Tirerack and scored very well. It's a fairly popular tire here. They work pretty well for me.

09-01-2009, 09:25 PM	#1
Mark T. Byrne Scooby Newbie Member#: 201279 Join Date: Jan 2009	Basic Tires Hi All, I just bought a '00 Impreza Outback Sport with 30K. Still has the original Bridgestone Potenza's that came with the car. Looking for suggestions on new tires for basic driving. I drive a delivery route mostly city stop & go, about 110 miles per day. Live in Omaha so we do have snow & ice but not looking for winter & summer sets, just one. Finally don't have alot of money...don't want to spend $150 per tire. I don't race and don't drive the car hard, just looking for some good basic tires. Should I go with another set of Bridgestones? I also heard the Goodrich TA's are decent. Would appreciate your thoughts. Thanks, Mark * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

09-02-2009, 01:28 PM	#4
viper74656 Scooby Specialist Member#: 84758 Join Date: Apr 2005 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Dover DE Vehicle: '04 WRB WRX	Yeah check TireRack for standard or touring all-season tires or go to to your local tire shop. Shouldn't have a problem getting a decent set for $60-75 per tire. Absolutley no reason to spend more than that to get a decent standard all season tire that will last IMO. Edit: maybe some of these Bridgestone RE906AS: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes or General Altimax HP: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes Last edited by viper74656; 09-02-2009 at 01:42 PM.

09-06-2009, 08:22 PM	#10
Mark T. Byrne Scooby Newbie Member#: 201279 Join Date: Jan 2009	Tires Thanks for the response. I live in Omaha, NE so we do have a good amount of snow. I am leaning toward the Potenza 960AS PP. What do you think? Thanks, Mark

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09-01-2009, 10:29 PM	#2
reddoak Dorothy Member#: 147628 Join Date: Apr 2007 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Central FL Vehicle: 2008 DGM STI I'll get you, my pretties	My opinion is that you should look in the the wheels and tires thread for ideas. Or just go on tire rack and put your car in and look for cheap all-season tires.

09-02-2009, 12:33 PM	#3
Mark T. Byrne Scooby Newbie Member#: 201279 Join Date: Jan 2009	Thank you, I will do that. Appreciate the help. Mark

09-02-2009, 01:34 PM	#5
Floyd420 Scooby Specialist Member#: 134262 Join Date: Dec 2006 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: There's a wall, wall of di... Vehicle: 2007 2.5i Wagooon '01 3.0 H6	I'm very happy with my potenza g019 Grids: http://tires.tirerack.com/search?p=U...19%20Grid&rk=3 I do have dedicated winters but these tires are more than capable in rain, snow and mud

09-02-2009, 01:41 PM	#6
leecea Scooby Specialist Member#: 37359 Join Date: May 2003 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: PA Vehicle: 2003 WRX (Sedan)	I'm getting ready to buy a 2nd set of these for a family car that's driven a lot year round. I've been happy with them. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes

09-02-2009, 02:05 PM	#7
cMags Scooby Specialist Member#: 88668 Join Date: Jun 2005 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Marietta, GA Vehicle: '05 Outback Sport 5MT - Regal Blue / Grey	I'm in the same boat as the OP - don't drive fast or aggressively, and in the winter I use dedicated rubber (well at least I did up in New England - ATL doesn't have winter lol). I've never had any problems with the stock RE-92s. What I like to do for keeping my tire cost low is take advantage of the large amount of stock rubber that those of us on this forum practically throw away when they upgrade to proper aggressive driving tires. Since they usually upgrade the wheels too, you can quite easily find a set of tires already mounted on wheels with low miles for under $300-400. I've paid as low as $200 on a couple sets. Much easier to install (driveway), saves money, saves tires from the landfill, and keeps the local community economy going. Wins in all directions!

09-02-2009, 05:58 PM	#9
CynicX Scooby Guru Member#: 48199 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Maryland Vehicle: 06 WRX WRB	OP: Where do you live? Snow, rain, heat and cold make a huge difference.

09-07-2009, 03:19 AM	#11
happs subi Scooby Specialist Member#: 200288 Join Date: Jan 2009 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: East Bay Area, CA Vehicle: 2002 Impreza WRX World Rally Blue	^^^^^ I'm leaning towards the re960 as pp also, seem a little pricy though, $150 for 225/50-16 but they look like they have a lot of rubber in them

09-07-2009, 06:54 AM	#12
DC16A2 NASIOC Supporter Member#: 174357 Join Date: Mar 2008 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: NYC Vehicle: 2002 OBS Green	I'm on Continental ContiExtremeContacts. They were $80/each base from Tirerack and scored very well. It's a fairly popular tire here. They work pretty well for me.