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Help: Tyres For Subaru Legacy

Posted: June 8th, 2012, 9:56 pm
by Fabricius1987
Hey all! I'm currently in the process of researching what tyres to put onto my subaru legacy, but the more sites I visit, the more confused I get. I currently have Yokohama DNA ECOS ES300 - size 205/55R16. Any advice as to what are some great tyres to get and where to purchase, would be much appreciated.

Re: Help: Tyres For Subaru Legacy

Posted: June 9th, 2012, 1:28 am
by Monk BANzai
205/55R16? what model Legacy you have?... BL5/BP5 or earlier?

Re: Help: Tyres For Subaru Legacy

Posted: June 10th, 2012, 3:30 pm
by Fabricius1987
It is a BL5. Out of curiosity - what is the significance?

Re: Help: Tyres For Subaru Legacy

Posted: June 10th, 2012, 8:37 pm
by Monk BANzai
weird hearing about a LB5 with 16's....except its the non-turbo...

at anyrate whats the function of the car? mostly A -B/family car or theres a bit of "toco/blanci/mayaro blasting" drives in that mix as well?

Re: Help: Tyres For Subaru Legacy

Posted: June 10th, 2012, 10:26 pm
by Fabricius1987
Yes it is the non-turbo legacy ... and honestly - i'm still reading/learning alot about this car.

I primarily use the car to go from A to B, all the way to Z :) ... mainly high-way useage. Family car as well and some north-coast runs.

My main concern with these tryes are the Wet Traction ratings - very disturbing to learn about what they are actually selling in Trinidad. Trying to be patient in finding a good buy - but it is frustrating.

Re: Help: Tyres For Subaru Legacy

Posted: June 11th, 2012, 12:15 pm
by Monk BANzai
Try the Ventus v 12 or T1R proxes....think Mileage Mack stocks both.... they pricey eh....

Re: Help: Tyres For Subaru Legacy

Posted: June 11th, 2012, 12:36 pm
by Monk BANzai
or...Check the tirerack reviews on the Kumho Solus KH16 and the KR21...abt the same wet and dry with good hydroplaning resistance...makes for a very predictable drive

Mileage Mack usually has these as well

Re: Help: Tyres For Subaru Legacy

Posted: June 11th, 2012, 5:55 pm
by SR
running the kumho ectsas no issues so far

Re: Help: Tyres For Subaru Legacy

Posted: June 12th, 2012, 1:18 am
by Fabricius1987
Used http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/ as my tyre guide ... alot of great info on that site ...

ended up with the Kumho Solus KH18 ...

thanks alot for the suggestions ... much appreciated!!!

Re: Help: Tyres For Subaru Legacy

Posted: June 12th, 2012, 8:52 pm
by Monk BANzai
^^ nice...let us know where you ordered it from...

Re: Help: Tyres For Subaru Legacy

Posted: June 14th, 2012, 10:18 pm
by marcus8860
i must say im using the best tyre in the world "nexxen" =] .... best mileage and value for money ... heck, at $550.00 each for 225/45/17, i cant go wrong =] ..... the first set ran for 2 years with everyday driving and cant wait to change them out again !!! and the ride is real smooth and quiet =] ... nexxen and super gas is the 2 greatest things ever made =]

Re: Help: Tyres For Subaru Legacy

Posted: June 15th, 2012, 8:12 pm
by Monk BANzai
^^ you have some weird legas yes....man running SUper and eh go PANG! yet!?

Re: Help: Tyres For Subaru Legacy

Posted: June 15th, 2012, 9:59 pm
by marcus8860
^^^ you just wish you had one like mines, dont you =] lol

Re: Help: Tyres For Subaru Legacy

Posted: June 17th, 2012, 5:49 pm
by Fabricius1987
@ BANzai Rastafarai - I got them @ Brantec Ltd Longdenville Main Rd Montrose - $940 per tyre - yes a bit tough on your wallet - but in the end you cant put a price on road/tyre safety.

@ marcus8860 - I met a lot of dealers offering nexen tyres - and after 2 weeks of online researching they just didnt take to my liking - but thanks for your input.

Re: Help: Tyres For Subaru Legacy

Posted: June 17th, 2012, 7:35 pm
by marcus8860
thanks for the review fab =] ...... is there any road noise with the kumhos ?

Re: Help: Tyres For Subaru Legacy

Posted: June 18th, 2012, 6:26 pm
by Fabricius1987
^^ ... well I originally had some Yokohamas that came with the car ... so compared to those, the Kumho does feel different ... the drive does feel a bit harder ... as for road noise - hard to tell when on the highway - then again our roads are terrible!!! But I am satisfied with them =]

Re: Help: Tyres For Subaru Legacy

Posted: August 14th, 2012, 3:21 pm
by InsanityReigns
Try the sumitomos htz really good tyre for the leggy