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What are the best snow tires for a Subaru Forester 2015?
I moved to the northeast this fall and I’m new to driving in winter weather. I drive a 2015 Subaru Forester, so what kind of snow tires should I get?
Macy Fouse · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
If you’re prepping your vehicle before Old Man Winter comes to visit, the best snow tires for a
Subaru Forester
2015 are the Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 winter tires, sized 225/60R17. In general, you’ll pay around $184 for each tire. Double-check with your specific trim and tire size to ensure these will fit your Forester, though. If you’re driving in a climate that experiences continuous snowy or icy weather during the winter, having a solid set of
winter tires
is critical to safely drive in the snow
—even if your Forester has all-wheel drive! All-wheel drive sends more power to your four wheels, but you’ll need increased traction to make sure your wheels don’t spin and slip…which is where snow tires come in. If your region only experiences a light winter season, you may be able to make do with all-weather tires. While these won’t provide as much traction as snow tires, they’ll be sturdier on winter roads than regular all-season tires. For this, Consumer Reports recommends the Michelin CrossClimate 2 tires for the Subaru Forester.
It may be a hassle to change out your tires by the season, but it’s important to change your winter tires back to regular all-season tires once the snow starts to melt for the year. Snow tires are specifically designed for cold weather, so driving them in warm weather could reduce your car’s performance. On top of that, they’ll wear out faster than regular tires, meaning you’ll have to pay for new tires more often.
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