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07-09-2003 | 09:18 PM

rudedogsurfrat

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Need good all season tires

I have a 2002 wrx wagon. All stock.
I need new tires now. But I want it all. I need something good on the road, rain, snow and dirt. Any suggestions?

07-10-2003 | 05:54 AM

Dexter@tirerack

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Car Info: 02 WRX Wagon White

I always recommend an upgrade to 225/50-16. Here are the good ones in that size:

Bridgestone Turanza LS-V - Smoothness over cornering
BF Goodrich G-Force KDWS - Ultra high performance all season
Bridgesone Potenza RE950 - High perfornance all season
Continental Exreme Contact - Ultra high performance all season
Dunlop Sport 5000 - Ultra high performance all season
Michelin Pilot Sport AS - Ultra high performance all season, wow
Sumitomo HTR+ - Ultra high performance all season (I use these)
Yokahama AVS DB S2 - Ultra high performance all season

These are all 'all season' tires that offer varying levels of performance and smoothness. They all also meet or exceed a 'V' speed rating - a requirement on your WRX. Go to our tire surveys to see what others think of this list.

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07-10-2003 | 08:29 PM

ImprezaRSDriver

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I have to put my vote up for the Sumitomos. Those are pretty much the best bang for the buck.

07-10-2003 | 09:25 PM

max333

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I vote for the RE950's - they are great on the street or track, and do pretty well in the dirt and snow.

07-10-2003 | 09:51 PM

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I've had RE950s on my Jetta for about a year now, and liked them so much I put a set on the WRX before I even took delivery. Great on pavement wet or dry, and they seem reasonable off the pavement although I haven't done a lot of that. I've driven them while it was snowing, but not on any reasonable accumulation of snowsnow -- I would be surprised of they were very good in snow, but according to the tire rack surveys they aren't all that bad.

Plus, I really like the way they look on the WRX.

07-10-2003 | 09:57 PM

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I have the Sumitomo HTR+ on the WRX and the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S on the Maxima. The Michelin's were pricey, but definately worth it. If I had it to do over, I would get them for the WRX too.

P.S. If you do a search on this topic, you will find a lot of info!!

07-11-2003 | 09:33 PM

rudedogsurfrat

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Is it different to rotate tires if you get directional or asymetrical?

07-12-2003 | 05:57 AM

Dexter@tirerack

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Yes. Directional tires can be rotated front to rear, asymmetric tires can be rotated any which way. The only way to move a directional tire from side to side is to dismount it from the wheel and remount it in the other direction.

07-12-2003 | 08:18 AM

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Sumitomo HTR+ ... tirerack reccomended these a few months ago & they are quiet & grippy.

07-12-2003 | 09:07 AM

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rudedogsurfrat

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what would be the benefit of going to a 205 55 16?

07-12-2003 | 09:40 AM

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Dexter@tirerack

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The only benefit is a slightly smoother ride because of the decreased width compared to the 225/50.

07-13-2003 | 11:14 AM

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Bridgestone RE950's are the Tire Rack top rated High Performance All-Season tire. A lot of people locally have said they are really nice.

I don't have personal experience with them, but I'm thinking they will be my winter tire for the STi (very light snow only a few days of the year here since I don't go skiing). Since I will have dedicated track wheels/tires for the autocross, I may just use these all the time -- the S-03 is my other choice, but I gather they are really bad in any snow. I suspect for my around town driving that the RE950 would be adequate.