TT or WR - Subaru Outback

Peel · 10-15-2007, 01:52 PM

It is narrowed down between the Triple Treds and the Nokian WR. I want a four season tire that does good in the snow. From all of the reviews it seems like these are leading the pack. The cost is the only drawback of purchasing these tires. Are there any cheaper alternatives that I should check out before making a final decision?

angrypeppers · 10-15-2007, 04:10 PM

Peel,

I'm wracking my brain with choosing tires too. From what I've read, it seems as though the TripleTred is a great dry tire that's also good in the snow, and the WR is a great snow tire that's also good when it's dry. I was quoted $220/tire for the WR and $154 for the TripleTred at Discount Tire here in Denver. I'm sure I can find the WR cheaper, but it's not really on my short list. My choices are (in today's order): Yokohama YK-520 (only available at Discount), TripleTred, and Michelin HydroEdge. Prices between the three are close enough that it's not a factor. Good luck choosing!

**FMGreen** · 10-15-2007, 04:32 PM

@angrypeppers, that is an insanely high price for WRs, even in 17".

I got 4 16s installed for 600 out the door.

@Peel, I'd go with the WR, but that's mainly because I'm biased. I think the TT might have a longer treadlife though...something to consider.

skipjack · 10-15-2007, 05:57 PM

Also had the same predicament (choice between the TT's or the WR's). Went with the TT's, as I was able to have a friend who worked part time at Sam's Club order it for me and had them mounted and balanced for free. I have to say that I am quite pleased with them. Good luck with your choice. Either one would definitely be a big step up from the Potenzas.

Blacky · 10-15-2007, 06:16 PM

The WR will give you better performance and slightly better ice and snow traction. The TT will give you close to double the mileage.
TT 720 treadwear rating WR 400
$220.00 per tire is nuts, must be for 17" run flats. Try Nokian Tires

skiwhmts · 10-15-2007, 06:43 PM

Peel,

I have Triple Treads on my Chevy Suburban and my Toyota Highlander and they are fine. For the price difference I would get the TT's. If the WR were cheaper I would go with those. Both are top end and will wear out in about 40,000 +- miles depending how you drive. There isn't $66 x 4 = $264 worth of difference. Take this money and buy yourself another toy.

angrypeppers · 10-15-2007, 06:50 PM

Yeah, I kinda chuckled when the guy told me $220. They are 17's, but that's still a lot of coin!

angrypeppers · 10-16-2007, 11:24 AM

I've stopped chuckling about the WR price...these are prices for Denver area stores, YMMV.

I was quoted the following for the WR's just this morning;

Big O: $219.99 each, $919 installed
Meadow Creek Tires: $219.99 each, $912 installed

The TT's are on the Sam's Club website for $131.88 each. Road hazard, rotation, etc. adds $9 per tire. Hydroedge's are listed at $153.02 each. Both are special order. The tire guy told me that special order tires usually arrive in 2-7 days. Hope that helps you, Peel!

mikebike357 · 10-23-2007, 03:00 PM

www.tiresbyweb.com has the WR in a 225/55R17 for $183 each w/ free shipping.

I also checked locally... the price per tire was $195.84 + $12.50 balance (they mount for free, wtf?!) + 5% sales tax

sixfifty · 10-29-2007, 10:26 PM

wr's. try www.tirefactory.net. for my car with 17" wheels, it's the suv type. i had them through some really bad stuff this past weekend and they were very impressive.

less than $200 per tire as well.

10-15-2007, 01:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
Peel Recruit Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: anchorage, ak Car: 05 outback 2.5 Posts: 19 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	TT or WR It is narrowed down between the Triple Treds and the Nokian WR. I want a four season tire that does good in the snow. From all of the reviews it seems like these are leading the pack. The cost is the only drawback of purchasing these tires. Are there any cheaper alternatives that I should check out before making a final decision?

10-15-2007, 04:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
angrypeppers Legionairre Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Centennial, CO Car: '05 OBXT, it be red! Posts: 37 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Peel, I'm wracking my brain with choosing tires too. From what I've read, it seems as though the TripleTred is a great dry tire that's also good in the snow, and the WR is a great snow tire that's also good when it's dry. I was quoted $220/tire for the WR and $154 for the TripleTred at Discount Tire here in Denver. I'm sure I can find the WR cheaper, but it's not really on my short list. My choices are (in today's order): Yokohama YK-520 (only available at Discount), TripleTred, and Michelin HydroEdge. Prices between the three are close enough that it's not a factor. Good luck choosing! __________________ "If there's one thing that makes me sick, it's when someone tries to hide behind politics..." - The Ramones 2008 Suzuki VStrom 650 / 1964 FJ40, restification in progress / 2005 OB XT

10-15-2007, 04:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
FMGreen I'm Not Slash...yet. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Car: 2007 Outback H6 LL Bean - Champagne Gold Opal / 2002 Outback Limited - Timberline Green Posts: 5,947 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	@angrypeppers, that is an insanely high price for WRs, even in 17". I got 4 16s installed for 600 out the door. @Peel, I'd go with the WR, but that's mainly because I'm biased. I think the TT might have a longer treadlife though...something to consider. __________________ www.FMGreen.net If you can't keep it clean, keep it green! www.FMGreen.net

10-15-2007, 06:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
angrypeppers Legionairre Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Centennial, CO Car: '05 OBXT, it be red! Posts: 37 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yeah, I kinda chuckled when the guy told me $220. They are 17's, but that's still a lot of coin! __________________ "If there's one thing that makes me sick, it's when someone tries to hide behind politics..." - The Ramones 2008 Suzuki VStrom 650 / 1964 FJ40, restification in progress / 2005 OB XT

10-16-2007, 11:24 AM	#8 (permalink)
angrypeppers Legionairre Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Centennial, CO Car: '05 OBXT, it be red! Posts: 37 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I've stopped chuckling about the WR price...these are prices for Denver area stores, YMMV. I was quoted the following for the WR's just this morning; Big O: $219.99 each, $919 installed Meadow Creek Tires: $219.99 each, $912 installed The TT's are on the Sam's Club website for $131.88 each. Road hazard, rotation, etc. adds $9 per tire. Hydroedge's are listed at $153.02 each. Both are special order. The tire guy told me that special order tires usually arrive in 2-7 days. Hope that helps you, Peel! __________________ "If there's one thing that makes me sick, it's when someone tries to hide behind politics..." - The Ramones 2008 Suzuki VStrom 650 / 1964 FJ40, restification in progress / 2005 OB XT

10-15-2007, 05:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
skipjack Dr. Love Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: South Hills Area, PA Car: 2002 Outback LTD Posts: 71 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Also had the same predicament (choice between the TT's or the WR's). Went with the TT's, as I was able to have a friend who worked part time at Sam's Club order it for me and had them mounted and balanced for free. I have to say that I am quite pleased with them. Good luck with your choice. Either one would definitely be a big step up from the Potenzas.

10-15-2007, 06:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
Blacky Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lac Ste. Marie, Quebec Car: 1997 SVX Bordeaux 2012 OBW 6 speed 1992 SVX Ebony 1992 SVX Claret Posts: 634 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The WR will give you better performance and slightly better ice and snow traction. The TT will give you close to double the mileage. TT 720 treadwear rating WR 400 $220.00 per tire is nuts, must be for 17" run flats. Try Nokian Tires

10-15-2007, 06:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
skiwhmts Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: MA Car: 2008 Outback XT Turbo MT5 Grey (lots of BMW's, Saabs, Volvos and various Japanese cars in the past) Posts: 73 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Peel, I have Triple Treads on my Chevy Suburban and my Toyota Highlander and they are fine. For the price difference I would get the TT's. If the WR were cheaper I would go with those. Both are top end and will wear out in about 40,000 +- miles depending how you drive. There isn't $66 x 4 = $264 worth of difference. Take this money and buy yourself another toy.

10-23-2007, 03:00 PM	#9 (permalink)
mikebike357 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Portland, ME Car: 2008 Outback 2.5i 5MT Posts: 383 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	www.tiresbyweb.com has the WR in a 225/55R17 for $183 each w/ free shipping. I also checked locally... the price per tire was $195.84 + $12.50 balance (they mount for free, wtf?!) + 5% sales tax __________________ 03 Forester XS 5MT 08 Outback 2.5i 5MT

10-29-2007, 10:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
sixfifty just passing through Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: caro, mi Car: 2007 outback 2.5i Posts: 271 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	wr's. try www.tirefactory.net. for my car with 17" wheels, it's the suv type. i had them through some really bad stuff this past weekend and they were very impressive. less than $200 per tire as well. __________________ looking for a place to happen making stops along the way - the tragically hip

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