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Old 12-11-14, 08:20 PM
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I have 18's on my IS250. My tires are bad. I am looking for decent all-season tires. I don't race the car or anything. I am more interested in a longer lasting tire. Thanks!
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Old 12-11-14, 09:01 PM
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Sport tires aren't just for those who race (I autocross though). Tires will affect the handling, braking distance, etc. I have no experience with all season tires, as all my cars have sports tires.
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Old 12-12-14, 08:48 AM
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AWD or RWD?
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What is your budget? Shall we assume you are looking for 18" OE tire sizes (225/40 & 255/40)?
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Originally Posted by Gville350
What is your budget? Shall we assume you are looking for 18" OE tire sizes (225/40 & 255/40)?
RWD. Yes looking for OEM tires. Looking to spend $700-800 or so. Looks like Continental ExtremeContact DWS is a good candidate.
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Let us know how these continental tires work out; I am curious? ?
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I am running Yokohama YK580 and really like them. Great all around tire.
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i have had Continental ExtremeContact DWS on my previous cars and liked them. The newer design is a bit more silent than the previous design (which looked great).
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My brother uses continental on his lexus's and has no complaints.
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Originally Posted by Sportskid1
I am running Yokohama YK580 and really like them. Great all around tire.
Had these on my Accord V6, liked them quite a bit. I'm considering putting them on my 250 when the time comes.
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I've had Continental ExtremeContact DWS on my IS 350 and they performed great. Currently driving on Hankook Ventus S1 noble2 which I also like. The Conti's seem to be a little quieter.
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I think a tire to think about would be the Bridgestone potenza re760
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i have the continental DWS on my car and I wish I got the Michelins instead. I have about 6,000 miles on them now and live in florida but for the first few minutes on the highway when the tires are cold the car doesn't drive well (its not smooth and feels a little bumpy) Other then that i don't really have any complaints with them. Maybe a little loud
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Originally Posted by 21pirates
I think a tire to think about would be the Bridgestone potenza re760
FYI these are summer tires, if you read his post he is looking for all season tires.
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