View Poll Results: Which tires came on your gx 460
Bridgestones
16
43.24%
Michelins
21
56.76%
Voters: 37. You may not vote on this poll
Which tires came on your gx? R U Changing them?
#16
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...&filterType=oe
However, there is more than price to consider. The Michelin's are only recommended for light snow, whereas the Bridgestone's have a more aggressive tread pattern and may be more suitable for winter driving.
Note that Tire Rack lists seven (7) Michelin's for the 2010 GX 460. Presumably, the differences are small, but the prices are not. You may want to consider the following, some of which are priced commensurate with the Bridgestone's:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...chelin&tab=All
This begs the question, why would Lexus offer tire choices for the 2010 GX 460 that are so different in price? More to the point ... if given a choice of tires, would anyone choose the Bridgetone's over the Michelin's?
Regards,
SaniDel
Last edited by SaniDel; 08-17-10 at 03:14 PM.
#17
If price is any guide, the Michelin Latitude Tour HP ... Tire Rack has them for $249 vs. the Bridgestone Dueler for $165:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...&filterType=oe
However, there is more than price to consider. The Michelin's are only recommended for light snow, whereas the Bridgestone's have a more aggressive tread pattern and may be more suitable for winter driving.
Note that Tire Rack lists seven (7) Michelin's for the 2010 GX 460. Presumably, the differences are small, but the prices are not. You may want to consider the following, some of which are priced commensurate with the Bridgestone's:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...chelin&tab=All
This begs the question, why would Lexus offer tire choices for the 2010 GX 460 that are so different in price? More to the point ... if given a choice of tires, would anyone choose the Bridgetone's over the Michelin's?
Regards,
Peter
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...&filterType=oe
However, there is more than price to consider. The Michelin's are only recommended for light snow, whereas the Bridgestone's have a more aggressive tread pattern and may be more suitable for winter driving.
Note that Tire Rack lists seven (7) Michelin's for the 2010 GX 460. Presumably, the differences are small, but the prices are not. You may want to consider the following, some of which are priced commensurate with the Bridgestone's:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...chelin&tab=All
This begs the question, why would Lexus offer tire choices for the 2010 GX 460 that are so different in price? More to the point ... if given a choice of tires, would anyone choose the Bridgetone's over the Michelin's?
Regards,
Peter
on my 2009 BMW X 5 and they were terrible in the snow. I'm a Michelin Man, I don't think the Bridgestone's are even close in quality.
Last edited by Craig B; 08-17-10 at 03:47 PM.
#18
If price is any guide, the Michelin Latitude Tour HP ... Tire Rack has them for $249 vs. the Bridgestone Dueler for $165:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...&filterType=oe
However, there is more than price to consider. The Michelin's are only recommended for light snow, whereas the Bridgestone's have a more aggressive tread pattern and may be more suitable for winter driving.
Note that Tire Rack lists seven (7) Michelin's for the 2010 GX 460. Presumably, the differences are small, but the prices are not. You may want to consider the following, some of which are priced commensurate with the Bridgestone's:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...chelin&tab=All
This begs the question, why would Lexus offer tire choices for the 2010 GX 460 that are so different in price? More to the point ... if given a choice of tires, would anyone choose the Bridgetone's over the Michelin's?
Regards,
SaniDel
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...&filterType=oe
However, there is more than price to consider. The Michelin's are only recommended for light snow, whereas the Bridgestone's have a more aggressive tread pattern and may be more suitable for winter driving.
Note that Tire Rack lists seven (7) Michelin's for the 2010 GX 460. Presumably, the differences are small, but the prices are not. You may want to consider the following, some of which are priced commensurate with the Bridgestone's:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...chelin&tab=All
This begs the question, why would Lexus offer tire choices for the 2010 GX 460 that are so different in price? More to the point ... if given a choice of tires, would anyone choose the Bridgetone's over the Michelin's?
Regards,
SaniDel
I used to like my Bridgestone on IS... but not on SUV, and when I got my car I didn't notice there will be such a difference... sighs
#19
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If price is any guide, the Michelin Latitude Tour HP ... Tire Rack has them for $249 vs. the Bridgestone Dueler for $165:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...&filterType=oe
However, there is more than price to consider. The Michelin's are only recommended for light snow, whereas the Bridgestone's have a more aggressive tread pattern and may be more suitable for winter driving.
Note that Tire Rack lists seven (7) Michelin's for the 2010 GX 460. Presumably, the differences are small, but the prices are not. You may want to consider the following, some of which are priced commensurate with the Bridgestone's:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...chelin&tab=All
This begs the question, why would Lexus offer tire choices for the 2010 GX 460 that are so different in price? More to the point ... if given a choice of tires, would anyone choose the Bridgetone's over the Michelin's?
Regards,
SaniDel
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...&filterType=oe
However, there is more than price to consider. The Michelin's are only recommended for light snow, whereas the Bridgestone's have a more aggressive tread pattern and may be more suitable for winter driving.
Note that Tire Rack lists seven (7) Michelin's for the 2010 GX 460. Presumably, the differences are small, but the prices are not. You may want to consider the following, some of which are priced commensurate with the Bridgestone's:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...chelin&tab=All
This begs the question, why would Lexus offer tire choices for the 2010 GX 460 that are so different in price? More to the point ... if given a choice of tires, would anyone choose the Bridgetone's over the Michelin's?
Regards,
SaniDel
Looks like ive narrowed choice down to Latitude Tour vs LTX M/S2. I will probably go with latitude tour, since there are a heck of a lot more miles reported with a fairly good number rating in all categories. The LTX has few miles reported yet gets a higher rating in ALL categories. The LTX looks like a tire that goes on a semi , or is it just the way i am seeing the tread on the side view?
#20
If you go with the Latitude's, I would go for the ones with the highest tread wear rating. I had the LTX's on my QX4 and they didn't look like semi tires. They were the old model, not the new model. Ask the rep from tire rack for his opinion. If you drive in deep snow, I would go with the MTX because it's mud and snow rated. Most likely, those are the tires I'm going to put on when mine are worn out.
#21
You should be using higher pressure in these tires, the HPs are max rated for 51psi (44psi for the Bridgestones). 40 psi would be a good starting point and will increase MPG. This is a 5300lbs vehicle.
Koz
Koz
#22
Both OEM tires are junk, with the HPs just a little better. I will be putting the LTX m&s2 on ASAP. They have great ratings and seem like something worth trying!
The tires made for Sears are made to Sears specs, they are not the same!
Koz
The tires made for Sears are made to Sears specs, they are not the same!
Koz
#23
#24
Increasing tire pressure by one PSI increases MPG by 0.3% according to:
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/maintain.shtml
Do the math ... it's not worth anything on a low-mileage vehicle like the GX 460. In exchange for ride harshness, center tread wear, reduced traction and the risk of a road hazard blowout you will save a fraction of a MPG ... maybe one MPG at most.
Sorry, I can buy 93-octane premium for $2.859 per gallon and the price is heading south ... it is not worth my time or money to worry about MPG and certainly not to risk our safety by riding around on dangerously over-inflated tires. Thanks, but no thanks.
Regards,
SaniDel
#25
Why would we be interested in increasing MPG? Anyone who buys a body-on-frame, V8-powered truck that tips the scale with passengers and cargo at 3+ tons, but worries about MPG, has purchased the wrong vehicle!
Increasing tire pressure by one PSI increases MPG by 0.3% according to:
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/maintain.shtml
Do the math ... it's not worth anything on a low-mileage vehicle like the GX 460. In exchange for ride harshness, center tread wear, reduced traction and the risk of a road hazard blowout you will save a fraction of a MPG ... maybe one MPG at most.
Sorry, I can buy 93-octane premium for $2.859 per gallon and the price is heading south ... it is not worth my time or money to worry about MPG and certainly not to risk our safety by riding around on dangerously over-inflated tires. Thanks, but no thanks.
Regards,
SaniDel
Increasing tire pressure by one PSI increases MPG by 0.3% according to:
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/maintain.shtml
Do the math ... it's not worth anything on a low-mileage vehicle like the GX 460. In exchange for ride harshness, center tread wear, reduced traction and the risk of a road hazard blowout you will save a fraction of a MPG ... maybe one MPG at most.
Sorry, I can buy 93-octane premium for $2.859 per gallon and the price is heading south ... it is not worth my time or money to worry about MPG and certainly not to risk our safety by riding around on dangerously over-inflated tires. Thanks, but no thanks.
Regards,
SaniDel
Koz
Last edited by Koz; 08-23-10 at 04:57 PM.
#26
Racer
Thread Starter
i like most other GXers with the bridgestones feel ripped off. I should of asked the dealer to swap them.
Looks like ive narrowed choice down to Latitude Tour vs LTX M/S2. I will probably go with latitude tour, since there are a heck of a lot more miles reported with a fairly good number rating in all categories. The LTX has few miles reported yet gets a higher rating in ALL categories. The LTX looks like a tire that goes on a semi , or is it just the way i am seeing the tread on the side view?
Looks like ive narrowed choice down to Latitude Tour vs LTX M/S2. I will probably go with latitude tour, since there are a heck of a lot more miles reported with a fairly good number rating in all categories. The LTX has few miles reported yet gets a higher rating in ALL categories. The LTX looks like a tire that goes on a semi , or is it just the way i am seeing the tread on the side view?
Why would sears get a differently made michelin tire than one on tirerack?
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#28
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i am very upset at lexus for putting the bridgestones on. i will be commenting on my disgust with this thru lexus customer service and especially with the survey!
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My truck still at lexus. they said its a common problem with the gx460. there might be a tsb on this. Not the tires.. something wrong with the steering. 300 miles on my truck and michelin tires. Road force done twice.
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did i miss something. what issue with the steering? did you post in another thread previously?