I have a 2004 Subaru Outback and I'm trying to decide what tires to get. The Bridgestones are stock, but Consumer Reports gave the Goodyears their highest rating. However, the test was from November 2005. The Bridgestones that are on there now are fairly loud on the highway, so I don't want a tire that's going to be any louder. Also, I live in Colorado so I do a fair amount of snow/ice driving in the winter; though not enough to warrant studded tires for the winter. Any opinions would be much appreciated, or suggestions for different tires.
Thanks!
2007-09-18 04:00:33 · 5 answers · asked by Sam D 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Subaru
Go to Tire Rack at www.tirerack.com and use their tire selector for help. You can put in your make and model and driving style and they will come up with recommendations. With their survey and test results, it is hard to imagine a more comprehensive resource.
For instance, see: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Goodyear&tireModel=Assurance+TripleTred
Click on the tabs near the top for SURVEY, REVIEWS and TESTS and see.
2007-09-19 05:35:56 · answer #1 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bridgestone is just Firestone with a different tag.
Having been burned twice by shoddy Firestone tires, I would recommend anything else over them.
Also, I have an Outback. Do not know about the 2004, but the 2002 was basically a front wheel drive vehicle and when the front started slipping, power was sent to the rear. If the front end with all the engine weight starts slipping, sending power to the light rear end really does not help all that much.
This is the first and last Subaru I am every going to buy as when we had a major snowfall two years ago, I had to use my ML320 or Ford F250 (both real four wheel drive vehicles) to pull it out when it got stuck.
I think with the Subaru's "all wheel drive" is more a gimmick than something you can hang your hat on. (I traded in a Ford Escort wagon for it. Should have kept the Ford.)
2007-09-19 06:29:50 · answer #2 · answered by forgivebutdonotforget911 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't know about the Bridgestones,but I'm about to replace the Goodyear Assurances on my Caddy with another set of Goodyear Assurance tires.I got 5 years and 109,000 miles on the set I have now.
2016-05-17 13:34:28 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I went with the Yokohama AVID V4S when I recently bought new tires - and I have been very happy with them. The are a great road tire and did quite well in the various snow and weather conditions this past year.
2007-09-18 12:34:48 · answer #4 · answered by The Corinthian 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kumho Ecsta 712 is a great inexpensive tire. It lasts a long time, is fairly quiet and has a low price.
2007-09-18 14:26:24 · answer #5 · answered by Nicholas N 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋