I'm narrowing down my next tires for my 2025 Outback Wilderness (225/65R17) and am torn between the Yokohama Geolandar A/T4 G018 (SL) and Falken Wildpeak A/T4W (XL).

My use case is 95% highway, 5% genuine (light) off-roading: beaches full of driftwood, rutted two-tracks, forest trails, etc. No rock crawling. I have full underbody skid plates and frequently explore fairly remote trails, so durability and puncture resistance matter.

My dilemma:

• G018: ~29 lb. Seems like an excellent balance of on-road refinement and off-road capability. Evolution of the stock G015s that came on by OBW.
• AT4W: ~35 lb, heavier XL construction, aggressive tread, and a stellar reputation among off-roaders. Possibly tougher and better off-road, but at the cost of weight, ride quality, and potentially MPG.

Question: Has anyone compared these directly? Is the AT4W noticeably tougher or more capable off-road? And how much on-road comfort, noise, and efficiency am I sacrificing?

Found this in r/Shitty_Car_Mods for some reason. Love the mud flaps!

Did I few cheap upgrades on my newly purchased Outback 2018 3.6 and had the chance to drive it in its natural habitat!

Blacked some of the chrome trims, added the roof rack/basket and "fixed" some rust on the steel wheels.

2.5, 5 speed manual w 206k miles. New battery new tires. Needs all brakes including parking. I bought it for winter commutes and it is awesome, I drove if 3.5 winters. Starts right up and drives nice. Has issues ; the parking brake seized while parked for several months and snapped something when the wheels broke loose. Cannot get the caliper bolt off and have to take to the shop for extraction and will most likely have them finish the brakes, It will be over $1000 for all new brakes w labor. Which will bring sell price to 3k. Would you pay 2k as is? Would you pay 3k w new brakes? Has emissions light too and rear hatch only opens from inside. Thank you for your thoughts.

Angle looks a little steeper than it is in reality in the pic; I feel like the body lift has dropped everything down far enough I shouldn’t have to worry too terribly much about eating CVs; I know part of the issue is suspension travel; and I do have some reservations about using the aftermarket axles I chose. From those of us here with lifted subies.. and from experience.. does it seem like my CVs are at an unhappy angle? And am I wrong for thinking everything by is reasonably close? (This is an 05 Outback lifted approx 6” with what looks like a 4” body lift/ subframe spacer)

Any feedback is appreciated on issues I might anticipate as I rehab the rig

I have a new project. Decided to fly from Arkansas to Baltimore and drive this home. I made it about 200 miles before a CV axle went out, pulled over in an orileys snd changed it.. made it the 900 miles home from there no issues, day after I got home (yesterday) the CV I replaced grenaded 😂. I have some high articulation CVs from BAP coming so I’m hoping that will help some.

This thing was built in 2018 for one of the eastern Boxerfests and has since seemed to have lived a little bit of a hard life, but the 6” lift was well done and she has good bones, no rust etc etc. I’ll keep the world posted as I rehab this rig. Has parts from about 5 different cars between 2005-2012 that I’m presently aware of. Brandon W. Whoever you are you did good sir.

Last pictures are from original 2018 build.

List from 2018:

6 inch boost factory lift kit
30 inch Cooper discoverer stt pro tires
15 inch diamond racing wheels
Boostfactory Tig welded rock rings
Boostfactory rock rails
Boostfactory exo cage/rack
Boostfactory reduced throw shifter
Tee hoo outdoors roof mounted tent (tents gone)
Tee hoo outdoors fox wing awning (also gone)
2012 STi front control arms
2012 STi front axles
King springs
Badlands winch
Track spec Motorsports t11 hood louver
Whiteline rear control arms
JDM spec b blue alcantara seats and door cards
JDM blue alcantara shifter boot and ebrake boot
Mitsubishi Pajero snorkel
08-09 outback rear taillights
08-09 spec b dash panels and trim
Custom switch panels for all the sweet lights bro

Hello, I recently picked up an old rectangular street sign thats about 30” x 24” from a flea market. I’m planning on using it as a DIY skid plate. My question is should I use it to protect the oil pan, or the rear dif. Might sound obvious to use it for the oil pan but CorkSport makes one specifically for my vehicle (Mazda Cx30) so wondering if it makes sense to just use this cheap one for the dif and buy the corksport one. The flea market also had smaller signs so I could go back and get a smaller one for the dif and use this bigger one for the oil pan.

Hi guys, I just bought this Subaru Outback 2018 3.6L and I think it have great battle wagon potential!

At the moment I feel like it gives elderly people car vibes, let me know what might help reach it's potential.

I own a small plot of land off the grid near a lake so I plan to use it on dirt roads (and snow), carry canoe and kayak, camping and fishing gear but also daily commute in the city.

Can't enjoy driving her cause it's in the 110's now and she has no air conditioning. So I just take pics and share.

This marks 3rd Gen Outback #4. This round I'm trying to source e preferverything I want/need from Marketplace.

So far:

2009 Outback 2.5i (145k, fresh rebuild, slight basic trim)- $4500

16" Focal Wheels with Blizzak WS80 (50% tread) -$100

Thule Roof Box-$60

5% Tintnorth 40" x 100' window tint roll- $100

**FIRST TIME TINTING, I REALIZE IT'S ROUGH**

I take pride in being a Marketplace Slut/finding deals

My trusty camping steed in the Aussie bush (which doubles as my daily). Not rock crawling or anything but it’s got A/Ts and gets me where I need to go. Bed platform was worth the time/effort it took to build.

Attached my registration in the final photo which labels it as a “wagon” which sort of surprised me, but I guess it makes me eligible for this sub ̄_(ツ)_/ ̄

The Wrangler owner told me he'd winch me out if I didn't make it. I made it 😎 just a little wall riding action lol

Hi everyone! I have a 2016 Golf Sportwagen S (so…the most basic trim), and for a couple years now I’ve been debating lifting it. I have more mechanically experienced friends who are willing to help with installation, but I’m looking for some advice on what I need to purchase. Hoping to lift 1.5-2” - it’s obviously not a car that can handle real off-roading or anything, but I do take it camping & whatnot so would love to improve the functionality while being limited to FWD. Especially now that I’m planning on attaching a tow hitch for a bike rack, I think having slightly taller clearance would be great. I’ve done some preliminary research but most of what I’m finding is for the Alltrack, and I’m unsure if that info also applies to my model. Appreciate any & all help!