11-20-2010, 12:37 AM
We have the Goodyear Triple Treads on our "go to the snow" vehicle and they're much better than any other tire we've used on that vehicle. They also get top ratings at Tire Rack based on many users, so I'd take any tire salesman's advice with a large grain of salt. Check out the Tire Rack's ratings yourself:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/surveyresu...sp?type=AS&width=225%2F&ratio=55&diameter=17&tireSearch=true&autoMake=Subaru&autoYear=2007&autoModel=Outback+Wagon+2.5I&autoModClar=Base+Model+With+TPMS
Cooper tires are generally what I would consider "off brand" cheap tires, and it would probably be difficult to find a reliable source of review information for them.
I can't give you any advice on Nokian. They primarily sell snow tires is my understanding. You definitely don't want to drive snow tires year round. Personally I would never buy tires with no track record and no available review information. It's nothing but a gamble.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/surveyresu...sp?type=AS&width=225%2F&ratio=55&diameter=17&tireSearch=true&autoMake=Subaru&autoYear=2007&autoModel=Outback+Wagon+2.5I&autoModClar=Base+Model+With+TPMS
Cooper tires are generally what I would consider "off brand" cheap tires, and it would probably be difficult to find a reliable source of review information for them.
I can't give you any advice on Nokian. They primarily sell snow tires is my understanding. You definitely don't want to drive snow tires year round. Personally I would never buy tires with no track record and no available review information. It's nothing but a gamble.