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Definitely try the Pilot Super Sport! The tread design looks like a mix of the PS2 and the Pilot Sport Cup(previously the two highest performing models). It's the best of the Michelin street tires and now even comes with an unheard of mileage warranty!

2000 Acura TL - 91,313mi Out - Castrol GTX 10w30, Genuine Nippon filter? In - Mobil 1 HM 5w30, Bosch 3312 Filter

That would have been my choice also!

GC is always a good decision...it seems in non-modified Subarus. I run it in my mildly modified WRX, which should be a lot harsher on oil than your Forrester, and with good effect. From what I hear, the 2.5 non-turbo motor is easy on oils. However, joining Bitog forces people, as it has with me...

It's best to stick with the proper width for the wheel such as 235 for 8", 215 for 7", and 195 for 6" I think? I'm in the camp of changing compound rather than width unless you change wheel width. If you go too wide for a wheel, it can degrade steering feel and if you go too narrow, the tires...

If you really want quiet, then go for Michelin. However, their exuberant quality comes at a premium. Also, follow the advice of consistent rotations, balancing, and checking suspension components.

It's cheap insurance to always buy new valve stems. Also, I stay away from the metal stems as the others say. They're better good for over 65 psi or racing situations. XS650: Sadly the best valve stems are made in China now. Schraeder Bridgeport...made in China to their specs.

I wish I got here earlier...the America's Tire Co.(same as Discount Tire Co.) in my area does lifetime balancing and rotations for $30. It's sad that so many tire shops, nowadays, either don't know how to balance wheels or don't know how to calibrate their machines.

2005 Subaru WRX - 56,668mi Out - Castrol Syntec 0w30, Mobil 1 filter In - Mobil 1 0w40, K&N filter 2007 Subaru Legacy 2.5i - 47k mi Out - Castrol GTX 10w30, Subaru Honeywell filter In - Pennzoil Platinum 10w30, Bosch 3300 filter 2003 Toyota Sienna Symphony - 46k mi Out - Castrol GTX 10w30, No...

Crinkles: There are extremely few wheels that cannot be balanced. The problem is that a lot of the new balancing machines have an option of a "smart balance" that calculates the minimum amount of weights necessary get within 1 ounce of a perfect balance, allowing the shop to save costs while...

Good choice on the Yokohamas! Yokohama has been pushing forward in recent tire development and will be the next brand on my car. Lawrence

In my experience, it's highly likely that your truck requires 35psi (COLD psi) all around. 36-38 psi is not unreasonable at all, especially when warm. Furthermore, tire belt failure can be attributed to a wide range of variables and probably not the 1 or 3 psi. Lawrence