DanZnj Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 I just ordered a 2019 3.6 from a dealer in New Jersey. Does anyone know what tires are likely to be factory OEM ? I now have V speed Michelin pilot sport as 3+ (225 50 18 95V ) on the legacy I’m now driving and i really like them. I’m thinking about whether or not I’ll be pleased with whatever tires the factory provides ? If not, is there a good way for me to sell the factory tires as nearly new after I buy the Michelin pilot sport as 3+ V speed from Costco ? I see used tires on eBay and sellmytires.com Again, my first question is what tires will the factory provide and will I be happy with them ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCobbs Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Most likely the Goodyear Eagle LS2. They aren’t toooo bad but yeah, switch me out. I keep them inflated but they look saggy still. Weak sidewall Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtdog Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 I junked OEM LS2 on my '16 as they were absolutely useless in snow and as I live in NH that was a problem. Changed to Continental tru contact all weather. "Great" in winter now and car does not lean across soft sidewall in turns as with OEM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WILLINH Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 I put on michelin premier's what a difference from the LS2. Rides and handle so much better and quiet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IcEWoLF Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Same, I dumped the OEM tires within a month since they sucked, even in rain they sucked bad. I sold them for $200. Got myself the Continental DWS06 and haven’t looked back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanZnj Posted August 18, 2018 Author Share Posted August 18, 2018 Thanks for advice. Assuming I get LS2s from the factory, any recommendations on how to sell them ? eBay ? Amazon ? Sellmytires.com ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyR Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Has anyone tried run flat tires on the Legacy? I have them on my other car and I like the safety factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin3.6R Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 The OEM's won't hold a candle to a good Michelin or Conti. I would love to switch as well. I just hate tossing four serviceable tires. I may go another season. Run flats tend to ride hard. I have heard of guys dumping those asap as well. Up to you as there is a convenience factor (I'm not sure how much safety plays into it). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyR Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Making it to the next exit on the Interstate is a lot safer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ammcinnis Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Assuming I get LS2s from the factory, any recommendations on how to sell them ? Why not drive on the OE tires for a couple of months and decide for yourself? The OE tires on our 2015 Legacy have been fully satisfactory for normal street use and light off-road use for more than 3 years/36.000 miles now., and they're still on the car. When they are no longer performing satisfactorily, I'll replace them ... but not before. "If you don't know where you're going, any road will take you there." ~ The Cheshire Cat (Alice in Wonderland) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chowser51 Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 I had runflats on my bmws from 2006-2014. They turned me off runflats. Hoping the newer runflats ride softer when I get another bmw next year. I might try the Bridgestone Driveguard runflats next on my Legacy. I remember riding in someone’s car with them and the ride wasn’t harsh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyR Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 20" RFTs on my other car. Not harsh at all. They run quiet and handle well. They've improved a lot in the last few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pleiades 3.6R Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 The OEM tires suck noodles when compared to the Michelins. My OEMs had 200 miles on them when I swapped out to the Pilot Sport A/S 3+ and the difference was significant. The OEMs aren't worth much used so I stuck then in storage should I need an emergency set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tornichoe Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 I now have V speed Michelin pilot sport as 3+ (225 50 18 95V ) on the legacy I’m now driving and i really like them. If you have the chance, just swap out both sets and sell the old car wit a new set of tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crudzinskas Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Why not drive on the OE tires for a couple of months and decide for yourself? I agree this is the best way to decide. I've had good luck with the OEM tires and through 34k miles have 4-5/32'nds left on them. I do agree that snow performance is very minimal but not unsafe and I plan to change mine out this winter. If I lived in an area with less snow I would keep them for the last 8k miles or so left on the tread. I don't get quite enough snow to justify snow tires though. I have already purchased a new set of Yokohama Avid Ascend tires for what I think is a good price for how highly people seem to rate this tire and it's high 85,000 mile tread rating. I got a set of 4 for $400 including tax. It looks like a new iteration of the tire came out so the "old" ones seem to be selling for a good price - although after buying great new Nokian hakkapeliitta R2 snow tires for my wife's Corolla for $210 for the set of 4, even the Yokohama seemed too expensive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubieN8 Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 The GY LS2s suck. Loud. Ride rough. Worthless in snow. BUT the older I get, the cheaper I become, so I will use these for a while and just deal with it. I will also work from home very soon, so I really can't justify replacement (it'll get driven probably 100mi per month). I also recommend the True Contact Contis, Michelin Premier A/S or Pirelli Cinturato P7s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew_l_s Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 Do your Michelins still have good tread left? Why not just have the dealer swap wheels from your 2016 to the 2019? I'm sure this could be worked into the sale. The OE Goodyears are garbage. Especially if you're used to the A/S 3+, which are a phenomenal product (I have them on my car). Lighting Mods: $10 Footwell Illumination | Tail as Turn | Fog as DRL Diode Dynamics C-Lights | RX350 Bi-Xenon Retrofit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncted Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 The Goodyear Eagle LS are mediocre IMHO. That said, I will run them until they need replacing. Then I will get something much better and feel like I have a brand new car all over again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derp Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 goodyear is an evil company. I could suck start a snow blower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tumbleweed 49 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 I had a set of Pilot Sport AS3 on my Accord and they are the best tires I have had. My Legacy came with Eagle LS, only 5K miles on them so far, and so far so good. I won't be using winter tires so I'll wait and see how the Eagles do in snow and ice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanZnj Posted August 25, 2018 Author Share Posted August 25, 2018 Thank you everyone for all the helpful information and advice. I figure I’ll have 12000 miles on the Michelins in October when my new legacy arrives. I’m now thinking the best thing to do is ask the dealer to swap the 4 tires between the two cars. The car I’m trading in will then have the new Goodyears. My Michelin pilot sport as 3+ 225 50 18 95V has a 45k WARRANTY. At 12k miles I’ll have plenty of tread remaining. Thanks again Dan Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanZnj Posted August 30, 2018 Author Share Posted August 30, 2018 Does the 2019 legacy 3.6 have different tires than the 2.5 ? The Subaru salesman thinks it does but he is not 100% certain. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ammcinnis Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Does the 2019 legacy 3.6 have different tires than the 2.5 ? The Subaru salesman thinks it does but he is not 100% certain. The "Subaru salesman" needs to find another job; it's his/her job to know stuff like this. Base trim and Premium trim have 17-inch wheels/tires, while Limited and Touring trims (2.5 or 3.6) have 18-inch wheels/tires. There are no other differences in tire specifications. "If you don't know where you're going, any road will take you there." ~ The Cheshire Cat (Alice in Wonderland) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanZnj Posted August 31, 2018 Author Share Posted August 31, 2018 I should have been more clear in my question. For both the 2.5 and 3.6, are the tires that come from the factory Goodyear eagle ls2 on the 2019 model year? Yes - they are different sizes. My question is whether the OEM tires are the same brand and type? Both Goodyear eagle ls2 ? Sorry I wasn’t clear. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeuEmMaiMai Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 I liked the OEM Bridgestone EL200 that came on my 14... Good overall tire in all conditions and they lasted 40k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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