buying 2 tires - Subaru Outback

barbarakessel · 09-07-2009, 07:13 PM

I have a 2008 Subaru outback wagon. After approximately 15,000, one of the tires got a cut, and I ended up buying 2 Potenza tires to match the ones that came on the car. Now my other 2 tires need replacing. I've been told by one tire shop that I have to buy Potenza, although several people have told me that's not a great tire. Is there a danger in buying 2 tires that are another brand?

bikerboy · 09-07-2009, 08:01 PM

I personally wouldn't do it. I'd just buy four new matching tires. I realize that may not be in the budget, but it's a lot less expensive than drive train repairs and replacements.

Subaruski · 09-10-2009, 02:42 PM

It is best for an AWD car to have all tires matching. Sorry.

CNY_Dave · 09-10-2009, 02:54 PM

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Originally posted by barbarakessel
I have a 2008 Subaru outback wagon. After approximately 15,000, one of the tires got a cut, and I ended up buying 2 Potenza tires to match the ones that came on the car. Now my other 2 tires need replacing. I've been told by one tire shop that I have to buy Potenza, although several people have told me that's not a great tire. Is there a danger in buying 2 tires that are another brand?

It is critical that the tire circumference match to within 1/4 inch; the real rolling circumference for tires from 2 manufacturers might be different even if the static circumference was the same.

Also, there may be handling issues with mismatched tire types, probably a small chance, but it is there.

If your tires have mismatched wear now, and you do not yet have torque bind, don't push your luck further. Either get 4 tires, or, if the 2 good tires are really good, get 2 identical tires from tirerack and have tirerack shave them to match before shipping them.

So at 15,000 you added 2 new tires, and now the 2 old tires are worn out- how many miles are on the car now?

Dave

Button · 09-29-2009, 09:50 PM

barbarakessel,

@ the end of the day it's much . . . much. . . cheaper to buy 4 new tires than replacing differentials.

Nevertheless, I feel your pain because my wife's '08 2.5i OBWL @ 20K had a screw in the sidewall & plenty of tread left on the other 3!

Regards,
~Button

09-07-2009, 07:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
barbarakessel Recruit Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Vermont Car: Outback wagon 2008 Posts: 1 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	buying 2 tires I have a 2008 Subaru outback wagon. After approximately 15,000, one of the tires got a cut, and I ended up buying 2 Potenza tires to match the ones that came on the car. Now my other 2 tires need replacing. I've been told by one tire shop that I have to buy Potenza, although several people have told me that's not a great tire. Is there a danger in buying 2 tires that are another brand?

09-10-2009, 02:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
Subaruski Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Utah Car: 2001 OBW Limited Stick Posts: 109 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It is best for an AWD car to have all tires matching. Sorry. __________________ No New Clutches

09-29-2009, 09:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
Button Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Canton, GA Car: My-'06 Outback 2.5 i Limited Wagon & Wife's '08 Outback 2.5 i Limited Wagon Posts: 703 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	barbarakessel, @ the end of the day it's much . . . much. . . cheaper to buy 4 new tires than replacing differentials. Nevertheless, I feel your pain because my wife's '08 2.5i OBWL @ 20K had a screw in the sidewall & plenty of tread left on the other 3! Regards, ~Button __________________ I yearn for Portsmouth & the White Mountains!-!-! R.I.P. '04 Gas Swillin' Chevy Hoe

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09-07-2009, 08:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
bikerboy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: MA/NH Car: 1973 MG Midget, 1998 Forester,2002 Outback L.L. Bean H6, 2004 Forester XT, 2012 Forester Limited Posts: 611 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I personally wouldn't do it. I'd just buy four new matching tires. I realize that may not be in the budget, but it's a lot less expensive than drive train repairs and replacements.

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