bimori

Guys I'm in the process of buying some 18" Tourmaline wheels for my GS 350 AWD. I'm trying to decide on the best set of tires to go for. I'm looking at the Ultra high performance all season categories.

I've looked on tire rack, and it looks like the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus are the best but they got for like $228 each. The bridgstone Pilot Sport A/S Plus seems to be what I'm leaning towards,and the cost $170 each. the Good year Eagle F1 All Season seems to be third. I'm open to suggestions. Any help or input is appreciated!!

I'm looking at a 245/40/18

EyeKutr

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if you want the best overall tire go for the pilot sport a/s +, if you want a damn good tire at a bargain, go for the general exclaim uhp

bimori

what do you mean "general exclaim uhp"?

EyeKutr

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general is another tire company, exclaim uhp is a model of tire that tirerack carries. Nice quiet well handling tire that will last about 20-30k miles depending on driving habits, that is an average tire lifespan for ultra high perf tires. The a/s+ tires have a 45k warranty !!

bimori

Thanks man!!!

echelon

Can't comment on the tires but 245/40R18 is the right choice for size. That is the size I have on our GS300 AWD and the speedo is almost dead on. It does have a every so slight rub on the front with my 18x8 niche wheels I'm unsure the offset as they came on the car.

bimori

thats wierd that it rubs, the 18x8 are supposed to fit on the GS just like stock wheels!! whats your offset? the offset on the stock tourmaline's are +45

steviej

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Michelin makes the Pilot Sport A/S Plus, not Bridgestone. I currently have the 245/40-18 Pilot Sport A/S (not the Plus) on my GS300 AWD. They are a great tire for dry and wet pavement. I really like how quiet they are. Even though they are an all-season radial, mine never see the likes of snow. New England is better suited to performance winter tires. Given you southern local, these would be a fine choice. I agree the price is steep, but so far, worth it.

If you never see snow and ice, then you may want to consider a summer performance tire. For that category, I can only suggest the Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3. From my experience, a phenominal tire.

steviej

steviej

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I also experience a minor rub with my 245/40-18 tires on stock Lexus rims as well (stock offsets are 45). It is not the sidewall of the tire hitting the inside of the fender. From the wear marks under the wheel well, it must be the inside edge of the tire barely scraping the wheel well panel only when I make a tight left turn while and applying the brakes. In other words, it only happens when the front end of the car dips while turning left.

steviej

bimori

That would be a muff on lexus's part. So a brand new GS would have d same rub? pretty much?

EyeKutr

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perhaps with the AWD...since those all come with 17s from the factory..RWD does not rub with 245 40 18

bimori

Yeah but options for the AWD also include the 18" wheels with tires!!

bimori

Hey echelon, is your car lowered??

echelon

Nope my car's not lowered. I have the exact problem steviej has. It's really not that bad it very rarely ever happens, my wife never notices it so I don't feel the need to do anything about it.

bimori

thanks just making sure I didnt goof by ordering the 18x8 Tourmaline's. If there were a fix for it, what would it be? and is it on all 4 tires or only the front??