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i have an 05 outback - 4cyl, auto, 250,000 kms. It's been a great vehicle but there are 2 issues that i have noticed recently. i don't think they are related but i would like to hear about other members experiences and thoughts on my issues with the rear wheels. first issue is that this wagon wears out tires fast. probably in under 30,000 kms - that's under 20,000 miles. the wear is very even and i first notice it on the middle rib of the tire. the car has never been hit and has had recent alignments. the rear tires wear much faster than the front ones. i also have an 06 forester and i dont see tire wear on that vehicle like i do on the outback. second issue is that i have had to replace numerous wheel studs on the rear wheels. this has happenend a number of times. this week there were 2 broken studs on the left rear. also when i went to remove the right rear wheel the acorn lug nut cam off and when i removed the wheel a piece of one of the studs fell off. i replace them with parts from a local supplier who seels dorman wheel studs to me. they are american made and dorman is supposed to be a good maker. both of these issues puzzle me. anyone else ever experience this? any thoughts? no sense in me asking the dealer as they are always less than helpful. regards, mark