On my new Forester 2.5XT, I have 215/55R tires. They squeal when going around corners moderatly. I haven't pushed it yet as the engine isn't broken in yet (600 miles do far). I went around the same corners at the same speed with my '91 Jeep and the tires didn't squeal. Anyone else having this problem?
Yes, Jeep was in all-wheel drive Yes, they are properly inflated.
Al
Well, you don't say if you have the same brand of tires on the Forester as on the Jeep.... But I suspect it's crappy OEM tires, versus a problem with the Forester.
Dan D '99 Impreza RS2.5 (son's) Central NJ USA
I found that inflating the Forester's tires to 36-40 PSI eradicates most of the squeal. The ride changes, and you hear more of the road as you're traveling normally. I can't remember what the manual says, I think it's either 32-34, but I spoke with the Subaru service guys and they said as long as I didn't inflate them too much past 40, then things should be OK.
YMMV, and get used to the new PSI before "pushing it".
HTH,
...Ric
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