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Diamond Dawg Just got MTs
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Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2012 10:03 am Post subject: New tyres for a Subaru Outback
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My standard tyre size that I have at the minute are 215/60/R16 and I'm looking for a new set of tyres, and have the following choices;
I can stick with the standard size or a) got to 205/65/16 or b) 215/65/16
Just wondering which of the 3 sizes has the better choice, availability and cheapest price
What I'm looking for is a good all round tyre, somthing for probably 80/20 road/off road. As I will do probably less than 3-4000 miles a year, mainly during the winter months, dry performance isn't the highest on my priority list. What I'm looking for is good wet weather performance, light mud and good slush/snow/ice.
As I do low mileage I cannot justify a second set of winters, so it has to be a "one tyre for all job"
I have found Goodyear Wrangler HP All Weather, Goodyear Vector4seasons and Toyo Open County HT in 215/60/R16, and Pirelli Scorpion STR in 205/65/R16.
Goodyear WHP - £91.20 per tyre
Goodyear V4S - £115
Toyo OCHT - £71.80
Pirelli STR - £92.90
Or maybe 215/65/R16, If they will fit OK. I can get some Nokian WRG2 SUV in this size for £99. Some say they are all season, others say pure winter.
Or Nokian WRD3 in 215/60/R16 but I don't know if this is rated as all season, like the G2.
Just found some Pirelli Scorpion STR in 215/65/R16 for £79, look like a bargain, but are they any good?
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Diamond Dawg Just got MTs
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Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2012 10:29 am Post subject:
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also heard about Yokohama G012 ATS but not sure if they'd be too aggressive
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Mr Tyre Mr Tyre
Joined: 17 Jun 2002 Odometer: 4957 Location: Darlington Co Durham
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Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2012 4:53 pm Post subject:
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b) go for 215/65R16 the range available is better.The WRG2 is a well known winter tyre.
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andypalmer1981 Just got MTs
Joined: 09 Oct 2011 Odometer: 125 Location: The Fens
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Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2012 2:22 pm Post subject:
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I can vouch for the Nokian WRG2, I ran a set for 18 months on a 4x4 hatchback and they were awesome in the wet and unbelievable in the snow. I didn't really notice any difference in 30c summer weather either compared to the Bridgestones they replaced.
__________________________________ Andy Palmer
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