What are the expected differences dropping from the 17" that came with 2009 Foz X Premium package to a 16"?
This is for winter tire purposes. I am obviously aware of the differences between all-season/summer and snow tires. Just curious if there are any other handling differences to expect, or if I'd have to get a new alignment or anything.
Mainly - I refuse to cough up double money for alloys, and TireRack isn't offering 17" steelies. Hence, I'm building out a 16" package at TireRack.
16" Steelies w/Michelin X-Ice2 and TPMS is $768. Necessary and acceptable wallet pain.
17" 'cheap' alloys and cheaper Firestone Winterforce and TPMS and you're at $944. Ouch.
With 17" Michelin X-Ice2s you hit $1148. Extra ouch.
Last decision is the silly TPMS one. Town Fair Tire has said they'll reprogram TPMS for free each seasonal swap (yes - each season) if you buy winter package through them, but even with shipping TR is still cheaper. Any experiences with them with Subies? I've taken non-AWD vehicles there with reasonable results.
This is for winter tire purposes. I am obviously aware of the differences between all-season/summer and snow tires. Just curious if there are any other handling differences to expect, or if I'd have to get a new alignment or anything.
Mainly - I refuse to cough up double money for alloys, and TireRack isn't offering 17" steelies. Hence, I'm building out a 16" package at TireRack.
16" Steelies w/Michelin X-Ice2 and TPMS is $768. Necessary and acceptable wallet pain.
17" 'cheap' alloys and cheaper Firestone Winterforce and TPMS and you're at $944. Ouch.
With 17" Michelin X-Ice2s you hit $1148. Extra ouch.
Last decision is the silly TPMS one. Town Fair Tire has said they'll reprogram TPMS for free each seasonal swap (yes - each season) if you buy winter package through them, but even with shipping TR is still cheaper. Any experiences with them with Subies? I've taken non-AWD vehicles there with reasonable results.