Outback Tires? H rated really needed?

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I have a 2000 Outback and need to replace the tires and the only recommenedtire is an "H" rated  are approximately $200 Ca. Has anyone put anormall good tire on and had any adverse effects.Thanks Dave

Edward Hayes · Accepted Answer

I run S rated tires on my Forester and like them. Most S rated tires formsame manufactures last somewhat longer than their H tires(tread life) but,tend to be softer in the sidewall so I run them 2-3 pounds higher pressure.Ed Hayes

Fred Flintstone · Answer

Recommended? This appears to be your problem. There are lots of tires available in that size and rating that are relatively inexpensive. Go to

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and check out your options. In the all seasoncategory, Continental ContiExtreme Contact and Pirelli P6 are both goodtires and only US$81 each. You can check

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as well. John

FNO · Answer

Unless you plan on exceeding 180 KPH, you don't need H-rated.  However,H-rated has a stiffer sidewall, so you get better handling.  If that is notimportant to you, then I would go with the S-rated.

330xi · Answer

the outback has very high sidewalls ( high profile tire ) you do not want a tire that does not meet minimun rating ( it's not just speed )

there are lots of great online tire places in canada as well

tiretrends.com or i use talontire.com

shipping is cheap, out of province saves provincial tax and my local mechanic installs for ten dollars a tire

i know you can do a better price and still get a good tire

( don't forget that your life may depend upon approx a 3" square patch of rubber )

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Rockin Ronnie · Answer

Dave,Ron here, did you get the suspension noise checked out?Tires: here is my recommendation FWIW;Canadian Tire Motomaster Touring 160s. Long-life, very quiet, nice ride,all-season but I would not recommend them for harsh winter conditions (wehave Nordic Icetracs on steel rims for winter tires). Probably S-rated.Nicely priced at $124.99CDN per tire but wait for a sale (got mine for $94apiece last summer). this helps

LC Brian · Answer

If you can, you might seek out someone that has the tires you wantalready on their car and see how they fit. I bought some Aquatreds toreplace the stock Michelins on our OB and found though they were thesame rated size, they actually were a little wider than the stockMichelins.  Then I found out just how much tolerance there wasn't forthis car. The new Aquatreds were REALLY close to the shocks in theback. At times they rub and I won't choose them again. If I have tobuy new tires I would probably back to the original stock tires, whichwere fine for me here in So Cal, or get out my ruler and measurecarefully.

330xi · Answer

i have a set of 4 low mileage Michelin XW4 205/70 15 95S tires off of our '99 outback - 90+ % tread left ( these have a wear rating of

400 - easily go over 100,000 k )

we put snows on the stock mags after 1st winter and put on 17" wheels with summer rubber

a reasonable offer will find a new home for these

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foxmon · Answer

Where did you get the quote?I bought some Dunlop 205 55 16h for 150 bucks cdn each about two years ago.And i think 205 60 or 65 (not sure what's the profile like for outback)should be cheaper than 55 for the same tire"Dave and Daphne"  ¦b¶l¥ónews:UJo%b.2431$     ¤¤¼¶¼g...

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