What exactly 'happened' to the tyres to deflate them?

 

There are a lot of brands with models that come in the the factory size. I can recommend the Yokohama Geolandar CV G058, and the Yokohama AVID Ascend GT as really good all-season tires.

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First flat tire: one big nail went through it. Bought a tire from American Tire for $118 with 6 yr warranty (EXACTLY the same brand & model of the original tire in the car).

Second flat tire: no evidence of nail went through it, but tire was inflated and can feel leaking air. Dealership ordered a tire replacement and I can get it tomorrow when it's arrived.

I plan to go camping in Death Valley National Park in December and I am nervous about flat tires!

 

There are a lot of good tires out there - depends on what you want to do...

But as Surfrat asked - what is the issue with the tires - why are they going flat? Do you have an enemy?

But seriously, if you want just good all season, there are tons of great tires in the stock size; if you want to go off-road some, there are other great tires for that - in stock sizes.

 

There are a lot of brands with models that come in the the factory size. I can recommend the Yokohama Geolandar CV G058, and the Yokohama AVID Ascend GT as really good all-season tires.

 

I ran Yokohama AVID on our 2014 Prius V. They were a good snow tire and acceptable for year round. Not to much road noise.
I also ran Nokia's and really thought they were the best year round tire. Haven't seen anyone using them on Foresters, but I may give them a try. after checking with some of the other Subaru sites on users.

 

We need more info to give you a more specific recommendation. There's several good tires available for this car, depends on how you intend to drive it.
Do you go off road? Do you need good winter traction?

 

All terrain tires that fit our cars are a little more durable than a standard all season, but not much you can do about nails. Might want to get a can of fix a flat.

 

Sometimes bad things like this just happen. .....call it luck of the draw. Then again, if I got two punctures within days, I'd be looking hard at where I drive and park my car. Check for debris around where you park at home, at work, etc. Take note of where you've been driving and so on.

Changing tires won't change your luck and contrary to what some believe, tires are not magnetic. However, some tires can be more resistant to punctures and as mentioned, ATs will be a better bet for off-road excursions.

Personally, I would opt for a full sized spare than fix-a-flat but the latter is better than nothing I guess in an emergency. You can usually find new stock wheels / tires folks are trying to get rid of because they went with other options.

 

Need input for GOOD tires!

Respectfully, the subject of tires has been discussed to death on this forum. Did you search?

 

While @sneefy is correct - tires are a regular source of postings on the SubaruForester.org site, this may be a bit of a different question being posed....

I'd suggest the Continental TerrainContact AT tire for you, @2020forester ... they're not as "off-road" as some of the other makes and styles out there and seem to be a good blend of all-season and all-terrain abilities. I've got a set on my 2014 Forester and have no complaints (so far)... The mileage to a bit of a hit as the tires have a higher rolling resistance and a more open tread pattern than your typical all season but have also have some added grip for off-the-beaten-path excursions... You may also notice a bit more tire noise/road rumble from them - again owing to the more open and aggressive tread block designs. But again, they're certainly NOT as noisy as some of the other all terrain tires out there.

One of the benefits of an all terrain (vs all season) tire is a thicker bit of rubber (sidewall) that can withstand a bit more and is stronger. While this may not help with a nail in the tread, it does help when on the trails with rocks n debris. If you're going on an exceptionally rocky path, I'd also suggest investing in an air compressor/pump to partially deflate (and then re-inflate) the tires when on those rocky roads. Drop about 5 to 10 PSI (low to mid 20s) and that will also make the tire more flexible and able to take a bit more of a hit before puncture. Of course, this is all subjective and your mileage may vary.

Did the dealer ever find out what was wrong with tire #2? Just defective or ...?

And as @Kean mentioned - keep an eye out on where you're driving and parking... if you go near construction sites, it may be a good idea to change your route (if possible) to avoid those areas if possible.

 

I would avoid fix a flat, it will screw up the TPMS sensor

 

Personally I wasn’t a fan of the stock Yokohamas. Noisy and sucked in the snow not to mention three sidewall flats in a little over a year. I went with Continental true contacts and never looked back. Highly recommended

 

 

I would stay with the original manufacturer's tire or try Costco Michelin Costco is the best for their service and warranty

 

yes Costco if near you of not Michelin or Conti anywhere

 

2020forester, as mentioned there are many good quality tires in your stock size, which tire is right for you depends on your driving style, weather conditions and what you are looking for in your next tire.

If we can help you in choosing your next tire please let us know.

 

+1 for America's (DIscount) Tire. They will recommend some good options based on your needs and budget.

As for the advice someone gave sticking with factory, I wouldn't. IMO, OEM tires are typically overpriced and there are usually much better options out there that will provide better performance and value. .....but that's just my own experience.

 

As for the advice someone gave sticking with factory, I wouldn't. IMO, OEM tires are typically overpriced and there are usually much better options out there that will provide better performance and value. .....but that's just my own experience.

I second this, except that the OEM Falkens aren't too expensive compared to the BS RE92 Subaru used to use. IIRC they were around $250 each, and that was for 205/55 16 on my old 2006 Impreza.

They've been recommended several times, so you have to wonder why they don't use General RT43 as the OEM tire. Cheaper and better performing than either of the current OEM tires.

 

I'm on my second pair of Yokohama Geolander A/T G015. Pretty capable tire that offers a 3 peak winter rating, goes off-road well, looks pretty cool, all while not being heavy as hell, and rolls well in the city and on the highway. I have zero complaints.

I might look at the Falken Wildpeaks next just to mix it up.

 

Wow I thought it was just me. At 938 miles my 2020 Sport received a flat. I hit a rock wrong on a flat dirt road. Still didn't thrive in confidence. I got the sport tire/wheel package installed later that week. It was already ordered. Toyo tires. I have no clue if they are any good so I am watching and waiting to see what I will do next. I am going to get the full size spare. I just do not have a roof rack so figure I can plop it in back with seats down or something. I also had the dealership put on the 2 inch lift.
Good luck in the tires.

 

Funny that this post is on today because I called SOA and told them that when they put tires on ALL of their vehicles they send it out to bid to the tire manufacturers and guess what ? they come back with the least cost tire provider on their new vehicles ex. Falken,Yokahama etc. Personally, I would pay more for a better tire heck at 40K my Yokahma tires were toast., I put on (4) new General Altimax 43 on my Forester so corporate needs to wake up and start looking at a better brand of tire for it's new vehicles.

 

You need to get a grip ...relax ....take a deep breath and let some common sense wash over you. So you got two punctures in two tires in a weeks time. So what ...that has nothing to do with the tires ...I believe it's called dumb luck and we all get those episodes; some days its just not our day. Were they able to repair the tires? Patch them and balance them properly?. So now you still have a fully matched set of, essentially, band new tires. But you're all pissy because you think it's the tires "fault" you got hit twice in ten days with flats. Maybe a more careful examination of where you drove the car in those ten days might be more helpful in figuring out why you got these flats. Drive through any construction sites ...maybe a new subdivision or just drive by a new home being built? There are no tires out there being made that will withstand the errant nail or wallboard screw ....speaking of which ...what was it that punctured your tires ...did the shop show you?

Yes it's highly inconvenient getting a flat, let alone getting two in ten days time. Given your complaints about the help I'm assuming you have no idea, ability or desire to change your own tire. IDK, having it happen twice in ten days might convince me to learn. But buying a set of "good" tires isn't going to prevent you from never getting a flat. Besides, the "Road Hazard" gods may just cut you some slack from now on and that OEM set of tires will probably last you another 60-70K before they just wear out and need replacing. Me? I wouldn't be running out to buy four new tires with the idea that's going to somehow prevent me from ever getting a flat or two ever again. But hey, it's your money ....

 

@oletimehockey - yes, tires are bought based on a specific requirement (size, tread patterns, etc.) and price. But it's not just Subaru that does this - everybody does it. For some vehicles, you will get them making a more specific requirement (like on a Camaro Z28 or SS model, the Mustang Boss and Shelby, etc.)... but a regular Camaro or Mustang ...? Whatever fits and is cheap. That's the mantra of most (all?) manufacturers.

My first Yoko Geos lasted about 26 or 28K miles.... Bought a set of Nexens that were on track for at least 35 to 40K miles - until a rock went through the sidewall on a trail ride. That's when the Conti tires got put on ... and they're great!

 

Hey everyone. My factory tires are coming to the end of their life. Probably about 6-10k left. I am looking for some recommendations. Let me be clear, I do not get a lot of snow where I am and I mostly drive on pavement. Off-roading adventures are few and far between. She’s been on the beach a couple of time and through some pretty gnarly paths when showing property as a realtor but I don’t need to buy anything that would be more useful in the Alaskan bush then on the highway. Any thoughts or suggestions?

 

Here's the latest from Consumer Reports: All Season Suv Tires
Michelin CrossClimate Suv
Vredestein HiTrac
Goodyear Assurance ComfortDrive
Kumho Crugen HP71

My 2019 Forester Premium came with Firestone (RFT) Run-Flat Technology. My driving environment is quite similar to yours. I'm pleased with these OEM tires. On my Toyota Camry and Corolla, I"ve been buying Michelin's from Costco. These are some of the best tires which are highly rated year after year.

 

Geolandar a/t g015 is a good one

 

You want to keep your highway quietness, and good fuel economy?
Get another highway all season.
Michellin tires with the expanding groves that have the same rain performance even when worn as when new is pretty rad.

 

I don't drive too many miles per year so performance tires that have good braking and handling are for me. I feel safer with performance tires than high mileage tires.

 

I bought Michelin CrossClimate 2. Triple peaks+snowflake very highly rated. Rated by some as the best.

 

I put Continental TerrainContact HT tires on my wifes 2014, she loves them

 

Best choice for all conditions everywhere seems to be Michelin CrossClimate 2. More costly and shorter treadlife, but great performance in most conditions.

For less cost, more treadlife, good wet/dry performance on pavement, and a smooth, quiet ride (but not designed for snow) consider the Michelin Defender, or its Costco twin the XTour A/S.

 

I don't recommend the Costco XTour A/S, in general--the one time I let them talk me into those on my Lexus (I usually got the Defender), the tread was gone by 35k (I usually got around 55-60k on the Defenders), so they ended up being a lot more expensive than just sticking with the Defender. Despite what the Costco tire crew will tell you, "made in the same factory" isn't the same as "made to the same specs." It's more of an "evil twin," if you will.