Which replacement tires are best for IS350?
09-07-07, 04:02 PM
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Obviously we (and the automakers) choose summer tires for sporty cars because they are, generally speaking, better handling in warm weather. Tread design elements like sipes (narrow slits that wick away the thin sheet of water on top of snow and ice) are inferior to a solid tread block on a dry road. Conversely, all season tires are inferior to dedicated snow tires in inclement winter weather. All season tires are a compromise that works well enough for the vast population of drivers who don't want to be bothered switching over their tires twice a year, but you are deluding yourself if you think you don't give up anything by choosing them.
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09-24-07, 09:00 PM
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I just put Michelin Pilot Sport PS2s on the IS350 a couple of weeks ago and I love them. Best of all, you can rotate them left and right for the IS's staggered setup.
09-25-07, 01:26 AM
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Depending on your driving style it shouldn't be a problem. I've got 36k on mine and I am ALMOST flush with the tire indicators, though the inside and outside edges of the tire is worn pretty good. Even though I'm still legal, I'm getting a new set soon, probably in October. I don't want to take any chances when it starts to get a little wet. I haven't had any problems with the Dunlops, but I think I'm going with the Michelin Pilot Sport SP2's just to try something different.
09-25-07, 01:37 AM
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PS2s and RE050A PP's were within 0.08 seconds on Tire Rack's dry test. They were 0.5 seconds faster in the wet. This is despite being heavier than the PS2s.
I have them on my car and have about 1000 miles on them. They're quieter than the OEM RE050, better in the rain, and handle as much as the car will give them. They're also quite a bit cheaper than the Michelins.
I'm perfectly happy with them.
I have them on my car and have about 1000 miles on them. They're quieter than the OEM RE050, better in the rain, and handle as much as the car will give them. They're also quite a bit cheaper than the Michelins.
I'm perfectly happy with them.
I'm trying to scope out which set I would replace my OEMs with when the times come. Hoping to find a set that's quieter then OEM, but won't give up so much in the performance department.
09-25-07, 04:11 AM
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No one is more demanding then I am as far as driving on the street. I can tell you that the difference between the OEM summer tires and the Avon A/S are NO WAY worth changing tires seasonally. I am in NJ and if you want to drive the Avons, I would be more then willing to let you see for yourself. Summer tires are a waste of money and time!
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09-25-07, 07:19 AM
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09-30-07, 07:24 PM
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replacement tires question
I am planning to replace the original Dunlop Sport Maxx tires on my IS350, 225/40-18 front and 255/40-18 rear, with Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires, and am also considering going to the same size tire on each wheel, either 245/40-18 or 235/40-18. I had an early E36 BMW M3 which ran the first Michelin Pilot Sport tires, 235/40-17 on all four corners (BMW later went to wider tires at the rear), and was very happy with that setup. In addition to going to Michelin, I want to increase the contact patch on the front axle, to see if I can get more steering feel -- I do miss the M3 in that department. Increasing front tire width and decreasing back should reduce understeer, somewhat offset by the fact that the diameter of the tires will increase in front and decrease in back, albeit not much.
Is 245/40-18 too wide for the front wheel wells? If so, will 235 work? If I do this, will subsequently installing after-market springs & shocks, or coilovers, create problems?
Would you think decreasing the rear contact patch (going from 255/40-18 to 245, or perhaps to 235) will affect handling much?
Am I crazy to not just replicate the OE sizes?
Thanks for your help.
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Is 245/40-18 too wide for the front wheel wells? If so, will 235 work? If I do this, will subsequently installing after-market springs & shocks, or coilovers, create problems?
Would you think decreasing the rear contact patch (going from 255/40-18 to 245, or perhaps to 235) will affect handling much?
Am I crazy to not just replicate the OE sizes?
Thanks for your help.
cooney
09-30-07, 08:28 PM
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02-19-08, 04:42 PM
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02-19-08, 05:44 PM
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02-19-08, 06:37 PM
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Well I went to PS2's two weeks ago. Got 21,000 on my OEM's and was always annoyed by the noise but just put up with it.
As far as the PS2's yeah they aren't cheap, but OMG it's like I've got a new car now. These tires stick like glue and ride and feel so much better.
As far as the noise, there is none!!
Awesome, very satisfied IMHO worth the price.
As far as the PS2's yeah they aren't cheap, but OMG it's like I've got a new car now. These tires stick like glue and ride and feel so much better.
As far as the noise, there is none!!
Awesome, very satisfied IMHO worth the price.
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02-19-08, 06:43 PM
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Well I went to PS2's two weeks ago. Got 21,000 on my OEM's and was always annoyed by the noise but just put up with it.
As far as the PS2's yeah they aren't cheap, but OMG it's like I've got a new car now. These tires stick like glue and ride and feel so much better.
As far as the noise, there is none!!
Awesome, very satisfied IMHO worth the price.
As far as the PS2's yeah they aren't cheap, but OMG it's like I've got a new car now. These tires stick like glue and ride and feel so much better.
As far as the noise, there is none!!
Awesome, very satisfied IMHO worth the price.
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