Derrickmd30 Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 I have a 97 legacy wagon and it takes 14in tires originally and I put on 16in. It's getting winter time and thinking if I should get 16in or 14in tires Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnstrmech Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 14" tires. There typically narrower and plow thru the snow better. That and cheaper.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenva Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Do you still have the 14" wheels RIP 96 Legacy 2.2 4EAT lost reverse @ 374,000 miles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrickmd30 Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 Yeah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96legacyls Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 just get some good snow tires for the rims you care least about and make them your winter wheels. you drive a subaru its awd and heavy so tires dont really matter as long as they are snows you will have awesome handling and stopping power no matter what the conditions are. if you are looking for cheaper tires def go w 14" but if you dont mind spending a few extra bucks go w 16". unless you are constantly driving on unplowed roads or deep snow tire width really doesnt matter. yes narrow tire dig better but on plowed roads where are you digging to? personally i run my oem 2.5i alloy wheels w 205/45/16 (pretty sure thats the size) federal snows on em in the winter time. ive never had problems and i delivered newspapers last winter and i was out before plows most of the time. had lots of fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenva Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Get the General Altimax Arctic. This tire is actually a re-branded Gislaved Nordfrost 3, which is a Swedish sister brand to General by means of Continental. They are made in 185/70R14 which is your size. I just ordered a set of them in 205/55/16. http://www.0-60mag.com/footers/2012/03/cars-tire-test-general-tire-altimax-arctics/ RIP 96 Legacy 2.2 4EAT lost reverse @ 374,000 miles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lqkas Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Get Nokian Hakkapelitta 8 ! On your 14" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenva Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Awesome winter tire. Very hard to get in the states. $120 + shipping and special order from D.T.D. It's expensive. RIP 96 Legacy 2.2 4EAT lost reverse @ 374,000 miles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stang70Fastback Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 I have the Blizzak WS-70 tires and they are ****ING fantastic. And mine are mounted on 16" rims. Specifically, these tires on these rims. Note that the tires are ON SALE FOR $89 each! A STEAL!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrickmd30 Posted September 17, 2014 Author Share Posted September 17, 2014 Yeah I have wrx rims on mine. But still have my 14in wheels. So I have to get new tires for the winter because both the 16in and 14in are down to 2/32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96legacyls Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 just get good snow tires for whatever rim u wanna use for winter and you will be fine. id say put snows on the 14"s and get some nice summer tires for wrx wheels. thats my opinion. i only use the 2.5i 16" wheels for winter cuz i got 17" for summer. i also have my stock 15" wheels but the tires prolly dry rotted by now been in the corner of the garage forever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spooln30 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 I would just stick with the 14" for two reasons, price and a little better traction like said already. I have a 99 LGT with the 16" oem wheels and for winter I have a set of Outback wheels with 205/70/15 and I actually like the softer ride the Outback wheels provide but on the other side of the coin the 16" LGT wheels with performance tires handle pretty good. A 205 is a narrow tire and my snow traction is awesome to say the least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrickmd30 Posted September 18, 2014 Author Share Posted September 18, 2014 Yeah that's what's on mine now 205/55 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTPpilot Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 +1 on the Altimax Artic ! $89 Blizzak would be damn hard to beat also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tr00b Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 I've got the Altimax Arctics. They rock!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corlon Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 direct tire now has Nokian in stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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