4 snow tires on Subaru (early OB) wheels, Seattle area

[jim]

They are Toyo Observe - G2 tires size 205-70 x 15. These are
modern snow tires with walnut shells in the tread fomr our 1998 Outback,
when we got a newer Subaru these didn't fit it. They have a reasonable
amount of tread, about 60% left, email me if you need a precise
measurement. Also includes plastic wheel covers and chains (used maybe
twice).

Price is $175.00, we are in Redmond, WA.

They came from Les Schwab, it is possible that they might be
willing to change them for you if they have their plastic bags on them
(but don't quote me).

 

[y_p_w]

They are Toyo Observe - G2 tires size 205-70 x 15. These are
modern snow tires with walnut shells in the tread fomr our 1998 Outback,
when we got a newer Subaru these didn't fit it. They have a reasonable
amount of tread, about 60% left, email me if you need a precise
measurement. Also includes plastic wheel covers and chains (used maybe
twice).

Price is $175.00, we are in Redmond, WA.

They came from Les Schwab, it is possible that they might be
willing to change them for you if they have their plastic bags on them
(but don't quote me).

Just an aside. 60% of original tread depth is not much with a winter
tire. At least in California, any tire has to have at least 6/32"
of tread depth left to qualify as an adequate "snow tread tire" that
bypasses certain chain requirements. I believe those tires came with
about 13/32" tread depth when new; 60% would be less than 8/32".

I'm not saying the entire package might not be worth the offered
price. A set of brand new winter tires might go for around $400
before mounting and balancing. Also - TireRack seems to be sold
out of most of their winter tires.

 

[jim]

Just an aside. 60% of original tread depth is not much with a winter
tire. At least in California, any tire has to have at least 6/32"
of tread depth left to qualify as an adequate "snow tread tire" that
bypasses certain chain requirements. I believe those tires came with
about 13/32" tread depth when new; 60% would be less than 8/32".

I'm not saying the entire package might not be worth the offered
price. A set of brand new winter tires might go for around $400
before mounting and balancing. Also - TireRack seems to be sold
out of most of their winter tires.

The total price new was in the area of $525. They did work pretty well
last winter, the last time we used them.