Just purchased a 2023 Forester Wilderness last month. last week got 18 inches overnight at our house. The big trucks with stock tires spun their wheels and thundered. I left Jeep in garage and figured what the heck if I get stuck i'm close to home. Selected deep snow setting and drove right out, I was impressed with the system and the 3 peak stock Geolanders. The ride has the soft feel of the Mojave Gladiator.
I kept hitting curbs when I turned right for awhile after buying one.2door can turn in a circle so tight it is ridiculous!JLU is not bad but the 2door is freakish.
I had a 2018 Tacoma and the seated position, cramped interior, no CarPlay (Kia rentals had them a few years prior) and engine / transmission combo that constantly fought each other were awful. It’s the most disappointing vehicle I’ve owned and I’ve had a lot of cars. I sold it after a year and I finally ordered a Powerboost F150.
I have been living those issues from year 3 of ownership on. If was only occurring on an 8-year old plus vehicle, I would be more understanding. I don't know if Subaru's are any better today (outside of consuming oil), but I won't be finding out again.
Glad to here it!?UPDATE
Swapped out the 35x12.5 General Grabber ATXs for a set of 285/75R18 Nokian Outpost ATs.
The Nokians measure 35x11.2 inches, weigh 10 lbs less, and have a more on-road friendly thread. The OE Sahara rims weigh 3 lbs less each, as well.
The Jeep rides and corners a lot better. The constant up and down bounce of the wider, heavier tires is gone, as is the lumbering feel and the freeway humming.
I will miss the white CJ Retro wheels, but the Jeep drives so much better. I am happy with the change overall.
