Subaru Tyres Test

Subaru is the farmer’s favorite that doubles as a 911 beating traffic light dodger by night! Offering little investment for maximum performance this car demands the best out of itself. We have had a look at what tyres Subaru give you and detailed the information below (www.subaru.com).

Black Circles stock complete ranges in Subaru tyres to suit your vehicle and your driving style. Contact our customer services team for impartial advice on 0845 200 0022.

Subaru Impreza – 215/45 R17 Z Bridgestone RE040

The Subaru Impreza comes in a few different guises. Our favored model is the 2.0L WRX turbo. The tyre of choice on the Subaru is a Bridgestone RE040 size 215/45 R17 Z. This tyre is a little harder than the standard performance tyre offering; however the RE040 has the ability to stick to the road when warm. With some road testing we can see why a firm tyre is the choice of Subaru as the pressure the car puts on its 4 wheels is quite considerable thus requiring a sturdy tyre sidewall. The Subaru Impreza enthusiast’s tyre of choice is from our experience a Goodyear GSD3 and a Toyo Proxes T1-R. This is interesting as these two tyre models are directional and the Bridgestone RE040 model is not. So we think you would consider a directional tyre when making your replacement choice.

Subaru Forester – 215/60 R16 H Yokohama Geolander

The Subaru Forester is more mature older brother of the Subaru Impreza. It likes to have fun but is more interested in getting its work done first! The tyre choice for this car is a 215/60 R15 H Yokohama Geolander. The Yokohama Geolander is the new addition to the Yokohama tyre family and is without doubt a positive move towards mainstream tyres for Yokohama. We like the Forester as a work-horse with a bit of luxury, and we have some options that may give you more life and save you a couple of quid. The options we recommend are the Michelin Synchrone or the Goodyear Wrangler brands.

Special Offers

Blackcircles constantly offer excellent deals across a range of different tyre sizes, so please check our latest tyre deals on our Special Offers page. Do you know that on some vehicles it is possible to fit a different brand of tyre from what is currently on the car, you may find a different brand suits your budget and driving style better – so it’s always worth investigating. However some vehicle manufacturers do recommend that you keep the same brand of tyres that originally came on the vehicle as they have worked with the tyre manufacturers to develop vehicle specific fitments to improve the vehicle’s performance.

If you are at all unsure whether you can change brand, please call our customer service team on 0845 620 2000  who will be able to let you know whether there are any alternative brands for your vehicle. Don’t forget that Blackcircles remain independent and we pride ourselves on offering our customers impartial advice on tyres.

Car Owners Clubs

As a member of an owners club you could be eligible for a discount on your tyre purchase.