Tires 2016 IS 200t F Sport
07-31-17, 03:09 PM
#2
drives cars
What are you going to do with your IS? Commute? Beat on it on back roads once in a while? I guess what I'm saying is that your ideal tire depends on what you want to get out of the car.
08-02-17, 09:15 AM
#3
Lexus Test Driver
Michelin Pilot Super Sports or the newest version if they don't offer it.
08-02-17, 09:16 AM
#4
Lexus Test Driver
I guess the only question is do you drive in snow? If so get snow tires. If not, then MPSS hands down. No question whatsoever. Period
08-02-17, 09:36 AM
#5
drives cars
I'm sorry, but what about tire wear? Noise? I'm sure if you wanted, you could put some Grand Touring spec tires on and get a quieter, smoother ride at the expense of handling.
08-02-17, 10:05 AM
#7
Lexus Test Driver
I have the Super Sports and they are the best street tires for the money. Grip of god, smooth, quiet and lasts pretty good. Tracking it might cause issues but the best summer street tires hands down.
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08-02-17, 10:24 AM
#8
Even though I have MPSS on my is350, I still think they an overkill for these cars. Just not enough power for the grip. I can't even peel out with these. That just shows you how great these tires are. I think you will be happy with Michelin A/S 3+ for all around performance and comfort.
08-02-17, 12:20 PM
#10
Lexus Test Driver
Michelin uses really advanced technology to get the max grip, max wear, lowest noise, best wet AND dry response, feel, etc. Literally no compromise for this class of car.
Now you wouldn't want to put them on a prius. for Prius, corolla, etc (they don't even make them in that size) you'd want a grandma tire w/ hard compound capable of 80,000 miles. If that's what you want for this car, then you've surely bought the wrong car.
ES would've been better for that application. the whole IS platform is meant to be sporty and perform well. it's tuned that way.
08-02-17, 12:26 PM
#11
Well, just looking at the specs alone the MPSS should last you approximately the double the factory turanzas. But there are few other factors involved such as bad aligments, dynamic toe wear, or modded suspension which can contribute to the wear. If you have a toe wear issue, it really doesnt matter what type of tires you have.
08-02-17, 12:28 PM
#12
drives cars
Yup. When I said everything, I mean everything. Go check out tire rack review. They score it a 9 or 10 on every category. Normally in tires you'll gain grip but lose longeivity and noise supression. Not with this tire. No wonder Ferrari installs them at the factory. As does BMW. Literally the best tire I've ever owned. when my factory tires run out, I'm getting MPSS.
Michelin uses really advanced technology to get the max grip, max wear, lowest noise, best wet AND dry response, feel, etc. Literally no compromise for this class of car.
Now you wouldn't want to put them on a prius. for Prius, corolla, etc (they don't even make them in that size) you'd want a grandma tire w/ hard compound capable of 80,000 miles. If that's what you want for this car, then you've surely bought the wrong car.
ES would've been better for that application. the whole IS platform is meant to be sporty and perform well. it's tuned that way.
Michelin uses really advanced technology to get the max grip, max wear, lowest noise, best wet AND dry response, feel, etc. Literally no compromise for this class of car.
Now you wouldn't want to put them on a prius. for Prius, corolla, etc (they don't even make them in that size) you'd want a grandma tire w/ hard compound capable of 80,000 miles. If that's what you want for this car, then you've surely bought the wrong car.
ES would've been better for that application. the whole IS platform is meant to be sporty and perform well. it's tuned that way.
For my case, I am probably just going with all-seasons anyway, as I do have to deal with winter and don't have a good reason to convince the wife of buying summer/winter tires when all-seasons have always been good enough. I am probably going to get flamed for that comment...
08-02-17, 12:39 PM
#13
Lexus Test Driver
K, I'm... somewhat skeptical, but I understand that these are exceptional tires. They do seem to be above-average in price however.
For my case, I am probably just going with all-seasons anyway, as I do have to deal with winter and don't have a good reason to convince the wife of buying summer/winter tires when all-seasons have always been good enough. I am probably going to get flamed for that comment...
For my case, I am probably just going with all-seasons anyway, as I do have to deal with winter and don't have a good reason to convince the wife of buying summer/winter tires when all-seasons have always been good enough. I am probably going to get flamed for that comment...
You'll get about 20 more thousand miles on all season tires. But I find that you wouldn't want to put 50,000 miles on a tire anyway because by that time they're hard and cracked and you'll have a whole other set of problems.
08-02-17, 12:45 PM
#14
drives cars
That's why I wanted the OP to clarify what their driving style is, etc. You can't just say "the best" because Michelin's PSS isn't unambiguously the best when it apparently will have much worse tread life than something like an all-season touring tire. However, if you like driving fast on back roads or need the performance for whatever reason, you're right that there are much more appealing options, since those all-seasons are going to give up grip in the name of better water channeling and different optimal operating temperatures.
For me I wanted a mix of both, so I was considering saying something like the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+. High performance all-season. I've generally heard good things about it.
For me I wanted a mix of both, so I was considering saying something like the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+. High performance all-season. I've generally heard good things about it.
08-02-17, 12:51 PM
#15
Lexus Test Driver
That's why I wanted the OP to clarify what their driving style is, etc. You can't just say "the best" because Michelin's PSS isn't unambiguously the best when it apparently will have much worse tread life than something like an all-season touring tire. However, if you like driving fast on back roads or need the performance for whatever reason, you're right that there are much more appealing options, since those all-seasons are going to give up grip in the name of better water channeling and different optimal operating temperatures.
For me I wanted a mix of both, so I was considering saying something like the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+. High performance all-season. I've generally heard good things about it.
For me I wanted a mix of both, so I was considering saying something like the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+. High performance all-season. I've generally heard good things about it.