Zanatech Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 June 5, 2007 2005 SUBARU LEGACY 2.5I SDN/WGN CUMMING, GA Driving Conditions: Mostly City Driving Style: Average Miles Driven on Tires: 43,000 Would Buy Tire Again?: Yes http://www.discounttire.com/images/kotspacer.gifhttp://www.discounttire.com/images/grayLine.gifhttp://www.discounttire.com/images/kotspacer.gifhttp://www.discounttire.com/images/kotspacer.gifhttp://www.discounttire.com/images/kotspacer.gifThese came on my 2005 Subaru Legacy and I still have 2-3K tread life left. Great winter tire especially in ice and snow. I recommend rotating at each oil change to extend the life of any tire. I will buy these again. ----------------------------------- found that on discount tires website. i know they aren't wretched tires, but great winter tires? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarrod Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 wow....how the hell did that person stick with them for 43,000 miles too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 they've never driven above 35mph RE92's Kill Bunnies My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strabismo Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 This is why non professional tire reviews are pointless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urs1ne Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 I feel sorry for the person that wrote that. ^ n00bs below this line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebpda9 Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 do they even have snow in ga? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 It all comes down to what you mean with winter... If winter is rain and occasional sleet - it may work. If winter is ice storms, snow drift and no gritting - I don't think I will take a chance on those tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapnJack Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 June 5, 2007 2005 SUBARU LEGACY 2.5I SDN/WGN CUMMING, GA Driving Conditions: Mostly City Driving Style: Average Miles Driven on Tires: 43,000 Would Buy Tire Again?: Yes http://www.discounttire.com/images/kotspacer.gifhttp://www.discounttire.com/images/grayLine.gifhttp://www.discounttire.com/images/kotspacer.gifhttp://www.discounttire.com/images/kotspacer.gifhttp://www.discounttire.com/images/kotspacer.gifThese came on my 2005 Subaru Legacy and I still have 2-3K tread life left. Great winter tire especially drivin nice and slow. I recommend rotating at each oil change to extend the life of any tire. I will buy these again. Fixed:spin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rely18 Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 I'm replacing my stock RE92's on my 05 LGT before winter. 46k miles now... They aren't great but I definitely think they have been made out to be a lot worse than they are. I think a lot of driver's like to blame the tires instead of their bad driving. I've definitely had a few close calls, in harsh driving conditions, i.e. pouring rain and slick snow. BUT just being careful at those times is usually enough to get out safely. I lost traction (fishtailed at 50mph) on the highway returning from a VT ski trip during a blizzard but luckily regained without incident... As far as autocrossing and such, yeah these aren't the tires for you, but what stock tires are? PS that was not my review on DTD!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ur a bus Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 I'm replacing my stock RE92's on my 05 LGT before winter. 46k miles now... They aren't great but I definitely think they have been made out to be a lot worse than they are. I think a lot of driver's like to blame the tires instead of their bad driving. I've definitely had a few close calls, in harsh driving conditions, i.e. pouring rain and slick snow. BUT just being careful at those times is usually enough to get out safely. I lost traction (fishtailed at 50mph) on the highway returning from a VT ski trip during a blizzard but luckily regained without incident... As far as autocrossing and such, yeah these aren't the tires for you, but what stock tires are? PS that was not my review on DTD!!!!! Almost 54k on mine, and they still have 5/32-6/32 tread. I think you are probably right on all counts about RE92s. Mine have never seen snow or ice though. -- Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 These tires are fine for daily driving. I've taken my whole family up to the BC mountains in the middle of winter driving on solid-ice covered highways. None of us died, amazingly!!!! I just love how everyone jumps on the bandwagon that these tires are pure death. Are they worse in the summer than a dedicated summer tire? Yes. Are they worse in the winter than a dedicated winter tire? Yes. Are they the worst tire ever made by man? Jeez....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beanboy Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Forgetting the most important Gire: Do they offer less grip in the dry, wet, ice and snow than many cheaper all season tires? YESYESYES In their category of performance all seasons, yes, they are the worst tire every made by man. -B http://www.standardshift.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Are they better than many others too? Sure they are. We could circle-jerk this debate for another 4 years... how long has this forum been around for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beanboy Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Are they better than many others too? Sure they are. Not really. Anything half the price of an RE92 on up is better in the same class of tire. But really, is it all that surprising? The design has been around for over a decade. Tread design, materials and construction have all greatly improved over the years. There's a reason why they suck so badly, and why a tire that costs 50% less can outperform them in all areas. Just check out Bridgestone's own 960 A/S. Costs $50 less and in all areas it outperforms the RE92. -B http://www.standardshift.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerboa113 Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 yes, we have a little snow in GA.. but not enough that it matters. Maybe that person checks their tire pressure every couple of days as well and has a compressor at their home.. otherwise they'd be riding on flats after 2 weeks... not to mention going down the interstate on re92s is like being on rails.. very loud ones. "The penalty good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men." - Plato Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 ^^^^^ who actually checks their tires every 2 weeks? C'mon.... And Beanboy clearly states that every Legacy owner should swap tires or risk impendinjg death OMG!!!!!!1 Change tires or sue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 ^^^ Seb- check out the Lambo 4-door post. That is hot!1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerboa113 Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 when your tires start looking flat every time you turn around.. and you're actually starting to have handling problems beacuse of air loss.. you start checking your tires a lot. the re92s lost air like they had holes in them.. I've never seen such a thing before. damaging one of them by accident and then replacing them all was the best thing I ever did for my car... besides regular maintenance of course heh.. "The penalty good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men." - Plato Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beanboy Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 ^^^^^ who actually checks their tires every 2 weeks? C'mon.... And Beanboy clearly states that every Legacy owner should swap tires or risk impendinjg death OMG!!!!!!1 Change tires or sue! Umm, I kept my Re92s even with a 20G upgrade. It was fun cording them. I drove within their limits, and they were low, but never had trouble. But, when asked my opinion of them and how they compared to other performance all seasons I've driven (re 960 A/S, contiextremes, those pirelli as ones that I thought were equal to RE92 in snow even with their summer tread design) that are all cheaper, the RE92s sucksucksuck. -B http://www.standardshift.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbone Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 My stock crappy tires lasted right around 56K miles in Minnesota and then Nebraska winter. Not entirely sure how this LGT was never wrapped around a tree during winter times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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