New wheels & tires

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Phil Marshall

Hello:

I posted this several days back. No replies yet, so giving it another try.
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We have a '97 Legacy Outback. It is time to replace the tires again.
Also going to be replacing the wheels this time around. Over the years the
finish on the original wheels has [blistered?] where the rubber contacts
the wheels. This causes the tires to lose about 1-3 pounds air pressure
every week .

I live in Michigan, USA, so need a good all-around, four season tire.
After doing some research & reading reviews have decided to go with
the Goodyear Assurance TripleTred tires and these wheels from 'X-Wheels.'
Anyone one here running on either of these?

http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/fi...7&wd=15&dVeh=dVeh&pc=53520&rw=&bp=&vid=006485

~~Phil~~
 
I had a similar problem with the stock wheels and Michelins on my 96
Outback. I replaced them with Subaru take-off alloys (I think 98 models)
with Bridgestone Dueler H/Ls as a package from Tirerack. The combination
was superior, with no air leakage and better handling. I got over 60,000
miles on the Bridgestones (with a fair amount of tread remaining) and just
replaced them a few weeks ago with Goodyear TripleTreds. So far, the
Goodyears exceed the Bridgestones in quietness and ride quality, as well as
wet weather performance. Based on reviews posted at Tirerack.com, I expect
better snow and ice performance as well.
 
Tcassette said:
Phil Marshall said:
Hello:

I posted this several days back. No replies yet, so giving it another
try. =====

We have a '97 Legacy Outback. It is time to replace the tires again.
Also going to be replacing the wheels this time around. Over the years
the finish on the original wheels has [blistered?] where the rubber
contacts the wheels. This causes the tires to lose about 1-3 pounds air
pressure every week .

I live in Michigan, USA, so need a good all-around, four season tire.
After doing some research & reading reviews have decided to go with
the Goodyear Assurance TripleTred tires and these wheels from
'X-Wheels.' Anyone one here running on either of these?

http://www.discounttire.com/product/wheels/xxx6.s.xl.jpg
~~Phil~~
I had a similar problem with the stock wheels and Michelins on my 96
Outback. I replaced them with Subaru take-off alloys (I think 98 models)
with Bridgestone Dueler H/Ls as a package from Tirerack. The
combination was superior, with no air leakage and better handling. I got
over 60,000 miles on the Bridgestones (with a fair amount of tread
remaining) and just replaced them a few weeks ago with Goodyear
TripleTreds. So far, the Goodyears exceed the Bridgestones in quietness
and ride quality, as well as wet weather performance. Based on reviews
posted at Tirerack.com, I expect better snow and ice performance as well.

Thanks for the feedback. I happened to be over at Sears today getting a watchband
resized, and as luck would have it you have to walk past the automotive dept.
I got a hands-on look at the TripleTreds. Really odd looking aren't they?!
But like you I read the reviews about them @Tirerack.com which sold me on
paying the extra bucks for them.

We will be going over to our local tire place 'Discount Tire Co.' this Saturday to
place our order.... maybe if we get lucky everything will be in stock that day.
I have found one other wheel at their store that I like and is in my price range.
Not sure which wheel we will end up getting.... but am now leaning toward
this one -

http://www.discounttire.com/product/wheels/konthe.sm.xl.jpg

~~Phil~~
 
Hi Phil!


Nope, never heard of 'em, but I'd be a little leery of an $80 alloy
wheel. I'd suggest finding a set of OEM alloy wheels at a scrapyard,
or on ebay; probably still $200-$250, but at least a known product.
I'd also suggest that for MI winters, a dedicated snow tire set is
probably indicated. Put 'em on inexpensive steel wheels, and take them
off when the snow goes; probably get 3-4 seasons out of them. The
Winterforce snow tires work well, and aren't expensive, check with
TireRack for package deals that are hard to beat.
Ask your tire tech to clean up the beads on your current wheels with a
wire brush or roloc pad the next time you have tires mounted, this
will most likely eliminate the leak. (If the leak is actually at the
bead; often, very slow leaks are valve stem related.)

ByeBye! S.

Steve Jernigan KG0MB
Laboratory Manager
Microelectronics Research
University of Colorado
(719) 262-3101
 
S said:
Hi Phil!



Nope, never heard of 'em, but I'd be a little leery of an $80 alloy
wheel. I'd suggest finding a set of OEM alloy wheels at a scrapyard,
or on ebay; probably still $200-$250, but at least a known product.

Yes, known to be crap. I read several reports of Subaru wheels deteriorating
as mine have. Why would I buy more Suby wheels?
I'd also suggest that for MI winters, a dedicated snow tire set is
probably indicated. Put 'em on inexpensive steel wheels, and take them
off when the snow goes...

Too expensive for me to buy 8 new wheels & tires (winter set / summer set.)
And really unnecessary. A high quality All-Season tire, and smart driving has
served me well for some 25 years in Michigan. Never gotten stuck :)
Ask your tire tech to clean up the beads on your current wheels with a
wire brush or roloc pad the next time you have tires mounted, this
will most likely eliminate the leak. (If the leak is actually at the
bead; often, very slow leaks are valve stem related.)

My current wheels are not worth trying to salvage. The metal/finish
has blister bubbles (?) and look like crap. If it _was possible_ , they'd
have to be sand blasted and refinished somehow. Not worth the $$

The leaks are not valve stem related. All four tires are losing between
1-3 pounds of air per week. The tires are not getting a solid bond to
the wheel because of gaps from blisters where the tire & wheel
make contact.

~~Phil~~
 
Tcassette said:
I had a similar problem with the stock wheels and Michelins on my 96
Outback. I replaced them with Subaru take-off alloys (I think 98 models)
with Bridgestone Dueler H/Ls as a package from Tirerack. The combination
was superior, with no air leakage and better handling. I got over 60,000
miles on the Bridgestones (with a fair amount of tread remaining) and just
replaced them a few weeks ago with Goodyear TripleTreds. So far, the
Goodyears exceed the Bridgestones in quietness and ride quality, as well as
wet weather performance. Based on reviews posted at Tirerack.com, I expect
better snow and ice performance as well.
Phil Marshall said:
Hello:

I posted this several days back. No replies yet, so giving it another try.
=====

We have a '97 Legacy Outback. It is time to replace the tires again.
Also going to be replacing the wheels this time around. Over the years the
finish on the original wheels has [blistered?] where the rubber contacts
the wheels. This causes the tires to lose about 1-3 pounds air pressure
every week .

I live in Michigan, USA, so need a good all-around, four season tire.
After doing some research & reading reviews have decided to go with
the Goodyear Assurance TripleTred tires and these wheels from 'X-Wheels.'
Anyone one here running on either of these?

http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/fi...7&wd=15&dVeh=dVeh&pc=53520&rw=&bp=&vid=006485

~~Phil~~

Interesting about the Tripletreads, but I always wonder when I replace 'old'
tires with new tires if the new tires are really that much better of a tire
or if they are better as a new tire compared to the old worn-out/loud tires
I removed and are comparing them to..
 
Hello:

I posted this several days back. No replies yet, so giving it another try.
=====

We have a '97 Legacy Outback. It is time to replace the tires again.
Also going to be replacing the wheels this time around. Over the years the
finish on the original wheels has [blistered?] where the rubber contacts
the wheels. This causes the tires to lose about 1-3 pounds air pressure
every week .

I live in Michigan, USA, so need a good all-around, four season tire.
After doing some research & reading reviews have decided to go with
the Goodyear Assurance TripleTred tires and these wheels from 'X-Wheels.'
Anyone one here running on either of these?

http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/findWheelDetail.do?rcz=48377&mk=SUBARU&rc=MID
INT&yr=1997&wd=15&dVeh=dVeh&pc=53520&rw=&bp=&vid=006485

~~Phil~~

*
Have you looked into the Nokian tires? They're sometimes hard to
find. Prius owners are raving about them. Also the Michelin
Hydroedge.

earle
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