Since I am pretty frugel [(spl)cheap] I have gone three years with the cheapest set of snow tires I could find. The tires I have I think are called Monarch and they are a Goodyear Ultragrip copy not the new style tread though they are the multi blocks non symetrical. So far I have been really happy with them they can handle about 20-25 degrees in yaw while still staying in the lane, easy way to get ride of people on your tail. I have 205/55R16 and I paid 64 for each tire and I use all four.
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Quick question:
I have a 2001 Outback with 225-60-16 Summer tires on it and I am looking for a new set for the winter.
I want to go with a narrower tire for the winter (205 or 215).
Now somebody is trying to sell me 215-65-16, which I don't believe is the right size.
As far as I understand tire sizes, if I go narrower, the height (60) still stays the same??
It's only if you increase Rim diameters you need to decrease Sidewall height.
This guy (Tire salesman) tells me that if I go narrower, I have to increase the proportion in height.
Somehow it does not sound right to me.
I am trying to decide between Pirelli Scorpion ICE, TOYO G02
PLUS or YOKO GEO IT.
I have never heard anything about the KUMHO KW-11. How is it on Snow, Ice and Dry?
I live in the Country, so lots of snow, but I also want good Dry-road grip. Not the squirmy Blizzarks. I don't need a 'H' rated tire, because my last ones were Michlein Pilot Alpin, which were good on dry roads, but not that good in the snow.
Thanks,
KlausKlaus
BMW 325es
Solosprint SGT2, #192
Solo 2 D/Mod, # 192
The older I get, … the faster I am ...
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Actually Klaus your tire salesman is right, but a tire width of 205 would be better for speedo/odo readings. Follow this link - it illustrates the effect of tire width, rim size and aspect ratio changes very effectively. It's a good way to check up on the "advice" we get...CarGuy - Subaru BRZ #57
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Thanks for the link, carguy, this explains it very well.
However, Joe T. from the Subaru Club is offering this group buy on the KUMHO, and they go with a 205-55-16.
I thought the regular tire size on the WRX, Legacy and RS is the same size as mine, 225-60-16?
That would be quite a reduction??Klaus
BMW 325es
Solosprint SGT2, #192
Solo 2 D/Mod, # 192
The older I get, … the faster I am ...
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No worries,
Like the post says, if you want other sizes just let me know when I post the group buy details.
It's as easy as that. We don't make a cent off this, it's a committment we make to our sponsors. So the savings are great!!
I'll be posting details shortly. Within the next couple of nights.
BTW: OEM Tire size for the Legacy / WRX is 205-55-16
OEM Tire Size for the Outback is 225-60-16
I own an Outback VDC as well as a Legacy.President, Co-Founder
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Doug,
We usually do that for the Subaru gang in the spring time. But the answer to your question is: Yes!President, Co-Founder
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Okie Dokie,
Winter Tire Grop Buy pricing has been posted on our web site. Check out the rules on the main page.
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