flwoodsman
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I just picked up a 2014 Subaru Outback with 43k on it. The dealership I purchased it from put new all season (Toyo) tires on it but I would like to upgrade to an AT tire and sell these news ones. I'm in Florida and I'm looking for something that will take me down forest/logging roads and is good for the 4x4 only beaches and stormy weather. I have the stock 17" wheel. A highly recommended tire is the Yokohama Geolander A/T S in 225/60/17. I read that I can also fit a 235/60/17 tire with no modifications. Are there any other good AT choices out there for my intended use? I could only find a couple AT tires in this size. I have heard about larger ties being used with no lift but they all seemed to have aftermarket wheels as well.
I'm also looking at the Yakima load warrior roof rack. I would only be using it for coolers, suitcases, gas cans etc. while camping and canoes. Are there any other choices that may be better (Not looking to spend $1000 on a rack).
With the AT tires and roof rack how much of a mpg hit should I expect. I'm averaging 29.5 right now.
I'd like to stay as close to stock as possible for performance. This is a daily driver and I drive approximately 600 miles a week on the highway and 30-45 miles a week on dirt roads. Most of the weekends are spent at beaches, camping and forest roads.
This is my first "wagon". I came from 2005 Land Rover LR3 before this and enjoyed it up to 230k miles before I got rid of it. I realize the Subaru will not be as off road capable as the LR3. I decided to buy the Subaru for the highway travel and mpg benefits.
I'm also looking at the Yakima load warrior roof rack. I would only be using it for coolers, suitcases, gas cans etc. while camping and canoes. Are there any other choices that may be better (Not looking to spend $1000 on a rack).
With the AT tires and roof rack how much of a mpg hit should I expect. I'm averaging 29.5 right now.
I'd like to stay as close to stock as possible for performance. This is a daily driver and I drive approximately 600 miles a week on the highway and 30-45 miles a week on dirt roads. Most of the weekends are spent at beaches, camping and forest roads.
This is my first "wagon". I came from 2005 Land Rover LR3 before this and enjoyed it up to 230k miles before I got rid of it. I realize the Subaru will not be as off road capable as the LR3. I decided to buy the Subaru for the highway travel and mpg benefits.