[tlocotillo]

Am interested in how the Forester's perform with snow and ice tires in
Alpine environment.
Thanks

 

[bellatech]

Def depends on the tire. Short answer- eats it up.

 

[jstawgn]

Yes mostly it depend on tire but which generation and model are you thinking about?

98-08 X model does not have LSD and it have less tendency to fish tail on ice.

04-08 X Premium and XT came with LSD and on certain condition could make the tail end snap happy but also more capable on deep snow.

08+ have VDC which supposed to be the best for control but no so much for having fun.

 

[rusty jake 11]

As a Canadian with snowy conditions for 6 months a year, I recommend a set of winter tires. I have a set and I would not want to drive in the winter without them.

 

[crewzer]

MANY discussions about winter tires in the Tire and Wheel Tech sub-forum.

Enjoy!
Jim / crewzer

 

[bbottomley]

We're glad to have you here tlocotillo. A good way to get started figuring out how this place works is to check out the sticky threads here in the New Member Introductions Forum. And then for LOTS of info on tires, follow Crewzer's suggestion and look at the many discussions over at the Tire and Wheel Tech Forum.