We've had this tire issue just a few moments back and ended up with switching to 205/50R17 93V Hankook Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457 all season tires. They're noticeably shorter than the originals. This is our first Subaru Outback and first AWD vehicle and we just spent $615 on the tires including installation. My son in law doesnt like the look of the shorter tires and Im concerned about how they'll perform especially in snow. So far the car handles fine but its only been driven 29 miles with no highway driving yet.. We had a Toyota Camry with all-season tires for 8 years and never had any issues in wet or snowy conditions. Any advices please?
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Tire issue
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AgileArtist
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A lower profile tire (like the 50 vs. the original 55) will have a smaller overall diameter and this can slightly affect your speedometer reading and reduce a little bit of ground clearanceWe've had this tire issue just a few moments back and ended up with switching to 205/50R17 93V Hankook Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457 all season tires. They're noticeably shorter than the originals. This is our first Subaru Outback and first AWD vehicle and we just spent $615 on the tires including installation. My son in law doesnt like the look of the shorter tires and Im concerned about how they'll perform especially in snow. So far the car handles fine but its only been driven 29 miles with no highway driving yet.. We had a Toyota Camry with all-season tires for 8 years and never had any issues in wet or snowy conditions. Any advices please?
So basically not too good in the snow?A lower profile tire (like the 50 vs. the original 55) will have a smaller overall diameter and this can slightly affect your speedometer reading and reduce a little bit of ground clearance
OutbackSnack
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Sorry for joining late. Using shorter tires can impact how well your all-wheel drive performs and may throw off your speedometer. It's a good idea to stick with the original specifications for the best traction, particularly when it comes to driving in snow.