Tire Recommendations
#16
Intermediate
iTrader: (2)
I definitely like the Pilot Sport A/S 3 better than the ExtremeContact DWS so far, but it's not a huge difference, and I think most people likely wouldn't notice any difference.
Last edited by 8M6; 03-10-16 at 09:36 PM.
#17
My experience with Michelin Primacy & Pirelli all seasons has been that it produces too much of a white noise sound. I guess many like them as it covers up other sounds. I personally prefer tires with a noise in the lower ranges than the higher.
#18
Lexus Fanatic
Originally Posted by chikoo
My experience with Michelin Primacy & Pirelli all seasons has been that it produces too much of a white noise sound. I guess many like them as it covers up other sounds. I personally prefer tires with a noise in the lower ranges than the higher.
#20
Lexus Test Driver
Michelins are usually rated on top. I have followed tire ratings for several decades now and can validate that. I have never been let down or sold short after purchasing Michelins. It's worth the extra cost and they always keep the expensive OEM look.
#21
Lexus Fanatic
Comments like this is why I wonder why people bought the car in the first place? Wouldn't garbage tires have thrown you off during the test drive?
#22
Lexus Fanatic
Originally Posted by Fizzboy7
Michelins are usually rated on top. I have followed tire ratings for several decades now and can validate that. I have never been let down or sold short after purchasing Michelins. It's worth the extra cost and they always keep the expensive OEM look.
Last edited by SW17LS; 03-12-16 at 05:43 AM.
#23
Lexus Fanatic
Originally Posted by LexsCTJill
.Comments like this is why I wonder why people bought the car in the first place? Wouldn't garbage tires have thrown you off during the test drive?
When I had my GS I ran those OEM Michelin MXM4 for 35k miles because I knew that they were good tires, if I bought a new ES on Primacy MXV4 I wouldn't swap those until they were worn either.
I will say though to anybody still driving their LS on those Bridgestones they're missing out from how good the car can be.
#24
#25
Lexus Fanatic
Originally Posted by chikoo
Nope. No cinturato.
#26
Caution me? I got the Michelin Primacy because I read 5 star reviews and they are rated highest on Tire rack. Not for me though. I also got Pirelli All seasons and the same result. Too bad the cinturato does not come in sizes for my cars.
#27
Lexus Fanatic
For instance which Primacy did you have? MXV4 or MXM4? I'm vet had both and they're pretty different.
#28
When people are talking about a specific tire I wouldn't rely on your experience with only other tires from the same manufacturer is my point. There's a wide variety in models even within the same brand.
For instance which Primacy did you have? MXV4 or MXM4? I'm vet had both and they're pretty different.
For instance which Primacy did you have? MXV4 or MXM4? I'm vet had both and they're pretty different.
I have the MXM4 grand touring version.
Pirelli Scorpion Verde All season
The tire that met my road noise expectations was the Dunlop Grandtrek, and it is only a 3 star rated tire at tirerack.
Last edited by chikoo; 03-12-16 at 10:45 AM.
#29
Lexus Fanatic
Originally Posted by chikoo
Point taken.
I have the MXM4 grand touring version.
Pirelli Scorpion Verde All season
The tire that met my road noise expectations was the Dunlop Grandtrek, and it is only a 3 star rated tire at tirerack.
I have the MXM4 grand touring version.
Pirelli Scorpion Verde All season
The tire that met my road noise expectations was the Dunlop Grandtrek, and it is only a 3 star rated tire at tirerack.
Yeah I put more weight on real world experiences than TR surveys.
#30
Yeah I had the MXM4 Primacy on the GS and they're not as quiet as the MXV4 Primacy which is what most people here talk about. Those tires are available for the LS but I didn't even consider them. They're okay but nothing special. Their reviews on TireRack are nothing special either.
Yeah I put more weight on real world experiences than TR surveys.
Yeah I put more weight on real world experiences than TR surveys.
The mXM4 noise rating is 8.3
The Grandtrek is rated 6.5