[SmokinJoe814]

Hey everyone, I will be moving soon from Alabama to Connecticut. The trip is over 1000 miles and I need to replace my tires before the trip. There are so many tires out there!!! I want a good
tire that's good for a Forester. Any suggestions?

 

[Natedog]

Tire tests & related info

Tyre Reviews Magazine Tyre Articles - TyreReviews TYREPRESS http://www.tyrepress.com/tyre-tests/

www.subaruforester.org

 

[bman400]

@smokinjoe814_3738 "I want a good tire that's good for a Forester". Define good? Good in Winter, Good in Rain, Good for off-roading, Quiet? tire wear? What do you want?

 

[CBennett69]

if I were moving to the north east id get the Michelin crossclimate as a more "road" tire or the Falken Wildpeak A/T as a more aggressive A/T tire thats more dirt road than off road BUT has more off road chops than a all season

 

[Nickfrides]

Smokin Joe
After a bunch of research I bought these a month ago:
Riken Raptor HR | 215/60R16 (tirerack.com)
130 MPH speed rating.
Michelin is the parent company
Got about 1000 mile on them now, very nice and Cheap!
Nick
2004 Forestor XT

 

[FozzyX3]

The General Altimax RT43 has a lot of fans here on the forum. Good quality and traction and they last a long time, but also not insanely expensive.

I have the Continental TrueContact Tour on my '17. Great tires, but also a bit more expensive. If you were moving further north in New England I'd go with the Michelin CrossClimate. They're a true 3-Peak rated snow tire (ie legal where snow tires are required by law) but they're also great on wet and dry pavement year-round. They're not cheap!

 

[bbottomley]

Welcome! Subaru, the official car of New England!

Hankook has been a good combination of cost and New England suitability.

 

[ForesterBill]

You'll find many tire threads if you do a site search. That being said a reasonably priced tire that is recommended by Consumer Reports and some members of this forum is the General Altimax RT-43.

 

[bman400]

^^^^^ What @ForesterBill said. I have the R-43 on my 2001 Forester. It's not expensive and works well for general daily driver. But I live in TX, where it's hot and semi-dry. It works well in the rain and does not hydro-plane. Will it work in snow? I have no idea. Will it work off-roading, I have no idea. Will it work for hard corner, ie track-day? Not likely. How long will the tires last, no idea only have about 20,000 miles on the tires at this point.

 

[ForesterBill]

General also has an all-weather tire called the Altimax 365 AW. In Consumer Reports' road tests it scored excellent in snow traction and ice braking and has the 3PMSF designation for those Connecticut winters::

 

[Quadraria10]

General Tires are one of the value tier tires made by the Continental group that are very good quality. Cooper tires are also quite good for the money. Hopefully, you can find a good sale.

 

[adc]

if I were moving to the north east id get the Michelin crossclimate as a more "road" tire or the Falken Wildpeak A/T as a more aggressive A/T tire thats more dirt road than off road BUT has more off road chops than a all season

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[CBennett69]

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I do 100% get it but one thing ive found through the years..sometimes you can find deals on certain tires and a few are close but Tires and Footwear are 2 things ive learned not to skimp on anymore. been there done that never got satisfied good results from skimping on either

 

[SmokinJoe814]

if I were moving to the north east id get the Michelin crossclimate as a more "road" tire or the Falken Wildpeak A/T as a more aggressive A/T tire thats more dirt road than off road BUT has more off road chops than a all season

Thanks

@smokinjoe814_3738 "I want a good tire that's good for a Forester". Define good? Good in Winter, Good in Rain, Good for off-roading, Quiet? tire wear? What do you want?

Ummm.....All of what you mentioned.....But if I had to pick just a couple, 1) Good road driving and not noisy 2) Really good driving through snow 3) Long lasting. Thanks ahead of time for
any suggestions.

 

[SmokinJoe814]

Tire tests & related info

Tyre Reviews Magazine Tyre Articles - TyreReviews TYREPRESS http://www.tyrepress.com/tyre-tests/

www.subaruforester.org

Thanks Natedog, I will check that out!

 

[SmokinJoe814]

Smokin Joe
After a bunch of research I bought these a month ago:
Riken Raptor HR | 215/60R16 (tirerack.com)
130 MPH speed rating.
Michelin is the parent company
Got about 1000 mile on them now, very nice and Cheap!
Nick
2004 Forestor XT

Thanks Nick!

 

[Natedog]

On my 2012 just mounted up set of five General Grabber ATX 215/70r16 on factory 16" alloys (about one inch taller than stock) $149 per tire at America's tire. They also come in slightly smaller stock sizes.