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2014 350 AWD F Sport. Squared set up on 17"s. Got them on today due to a snow storm moving in tonight and tomorrow. Got about 50 miles on them so far.
Initial impressions on dry pavement. Temp 37 degrees.
Very quiet. Granted the Lexus cabin is quality and tight. However, much quieter than I expected road noise wise. Went into a couple corners at a moderate pace and felt minimal roll. I notice they turn in easier and quicker than the stock tires. Solely due to them being narrower. I checked tire pressure after install and cold and they were all at 32.5psi. I set all 4 to 38psi. I opted out of the TPMS and no light on dash after approximately 50 miles and numerous ignition cycles. Just a line through where the numbers should be.
Overall and with limited miles, I am very happy on dry pavement. Tomorrow if we get the 1-4 inches or more, I will go out and play around a little and give snow feedback.
Pictures are not the greatest. I'll get some better shots tomorrow.
I have the WS80s on my NX. Agree on the quietness. On the recently icy roads (near freezing conditions), they have handled well. No snow to try yet though.
Are the stock tires on the AWD in the US Bridgestone Turanza EL-400s? I didn't think the stock tires were so bad, until I got Michelin PA4s. Then I figured out the stock tires are complete garbage from a handling perspective. When handling on a winter tire is better (granted the PA4s are performance winter tires), you know there's something wrong. The PA4s are also much quieter.
11-20-15, 06:36 PM
Initial thoughts Blizzak WS-80's.
