Tires for Impreza Outback Sport

billwickham · 12-05-2006, 02:59 PM

I have a 2002 Impreza Outback Sport.

The OEM tires are set a Potenza's that are V-rated.

I have been informed that I should stick with V-rated as that I should replace with the same rating.

After speaking with tire rack, I have been informed that Subaru lists H-rated or better for my car.

Should I stick with a V-rated tire?

I have been looking at V-rated tires and have a few that have been recommened.

BF Goodrich T/A Pro Series
Yokohama AS430 (local tire shop)
Yokohama AVid 4S

Does anyone have any recommendations what to put on this car?
Any other tires to consider?
Should I drop down to H-rated?

I drive alot of highway miles.
I want this to perform in the rain and snow.

Thanks
Bill

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Howl · 12-05-2006, 03:57 PM

V-rated if you like to drive very fast (i.e. track).

H-rated are fine for most typical drivers.

There are a lot of people using winter tires that are only Q-rated!

billwickham · 12-05-2006, 05:17 PM

Does anyone have a recommendation about specific tires that they like?

LyveWRX · 12-05-2006, 10:26 PM

Where do you live? (climate)

How much $$ do you want to spend?

Boxologist · 12-06-2006, 07:56 PM

falkine ziex 512
Pirelli PZero Nero M+S
Bridgestone Potenza 960 PP

would be excellent choices.

billwickham · 12-08-2006, 01:00 PM

It is not a WRX and I do not drive it as such.

I typically drive 55 - 75 mph
it should never see 90 - even if I am in a huge rush.

However, I do like the way it handles exit ramps.

I wasn't looking to spend a ton of money on them.
I am hearing prices from $90 and up.
I wasn't looking to spend $135 for tires.

Thanks for the help

12-05-2006, 02:59 PM	#1
billwickham Scooby Newbie Member#: 134073 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Baltimore Vehicle: 2002 Outback Sport	Tires for Impreza Outback Sport I have a 2002 Impreza Outback Sport. The OEM tires are set a Potenza's that are V-rated. I have been informed that I should stick with V-rated as that I should replace with the same rating. After speaking with tire rack, I have been informed that Subaru lists H-rated or better for my car. Should I stick with a V-rated tire? I have been looking at V-rated tires and have a few that have been recommened. BF Goodrich T/A Pro Series Yokohama AS430 (local tire shop) Yokohama AVid 4S Does anyone have any recommendations what to put on this car? Any other tires to consider? Should I drop down to H-rated? I drive alot of highway miles. I want this to perform in the rain and snow. Thanks Bill * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

12-08-2006, 01:00 PM	#6
billwickham Scooby Newbie Member#: 134073 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Baltimore Vehicle: 2002 Outback Sport	I live in MD It is not a WRX and I do not drive it as such. I typically drive 55 - 75 mph it should never see 90 - even if I am in a huge rush. However, I do like the way it handles exit ramps. I wasn't looking to spend a ton of money on them. I am hearing prices from $90 and up. I wasn't looking to spend $135 for tires. Thanks for the help

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12-05-2006, 03:57 PM	#2
Howl Scooby Specialist Member#: 57830 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ontario CA Vehicle: 1999 OBS	V-rated if you like to drive very fast (i.e. track). H-rated are fine for most typical drivers. There are a lot of people using winter tires that are only Q-rated!

12-05-2006, 05:17 PM	#3
billwickham Scooby Newbie Member#: 134073 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Baltimore Vehicle: 2002 Outback Sport	Does anyone have a recommendation about specific tires that they like?

12-05-2006, 10:26 PM	#4
LyveWRX Scooby Specialist Member#: 19057 Join Date: May 2002 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Mid-Town, Detroit, MI Vehicle: 2002 WRX & Red Ford 1-ton Van	Where do you live? (climate) How much $$ do you want to spend?

12-06-2006, 07:56 PM	#5
Boxologist Scooby Guru Member#: 21118 Join Date: Jul 2002 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: LI, NY	falkine ziex 512 Pirelli PZero Nero M+S Bridgestone Potenza 960 PP would be excellent choices.