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what tires to buy 04 UL

Old 10-07-09, 05:10 AM
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I have a 04 UL and need to replace my tires. I was wondering what you are riding on and what you think of them as far as treadwear, handling, and wet/light snow conditions, and road noise.
I have been told the Michilin Primacy are good and someone just recommended the Toyo Versado (which I had to research)
Old 10-07-09, 06:22 AM
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The Michelin Primacy MX-V4's will be your highest rated tires for the car. Many people on here have them and love them. They are a little more expensive but should last longer.
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any other suggestions out there?
Old 10-08-09, 05:58 AM
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I just got Michelin Primacy H rated for my LS400. Very smooth, quiet and great traction.
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I made the mistake of buying some performance Z rated BF Goodrich tires. I really don't care for them at all!!!!!!

The Michelin Primacy is a great tire....if I had to do it over again that is what I would buy. Also, Michelin has a rebate of $70.00 if you buy four tires.
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maybe not the TOP RATED, but definitely great value IMO, these are the one's I got few months ago! They ride nice!
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....ORTAS&i1_Qty=4

priced much better than the PLUS version...
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes
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Michelin Primacy sir!!! Best tires I ever owned. Call dealer and ask what Michelins go best for your car or check on-line with Discount Tires and or Sears. On-line tends to have it so you can match up your model and make with the recommended tire sir. Michelin is great at keeping its tread and cornering grip also great with water filled roads sir!!!! L.G.N.M

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Originally Posted by Boomer01
The Michelin Primacy MX-V4's will be your highest rated tires for the car. Many people on here have them and love them. They are a little more expensive but should last longer.
+1, just a great all around tire, extremely quiet
Old 10-10-09, 07:29 AM
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I also have the Primacy's and like them. I would never go to sears again though. Overfill my car by 3/8 of a court on the oil change. All different air pressures in the tires when they mounted them. Simple basic stuff.
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Oops quart
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Michelin Primacy MX-V4's have had these on my car and wouldn't want any other type. They are so quiet and their tread life is great
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The top rated tire for my RAV4 consumer reports were Generals, and they rated very high for the size on my LS. The wet traction is much better than the Michellins, and off tirerack they cost much less. Never thought much of Generals, but CR did the work, and they gave them a green light. Just traded my RAV for an SC430, and may go with Generals again.
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I'm riding on the factory Dunlap's SP Sport 5000 M. Ride is good, quiet, and stable. Add these to your comparison.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes
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Originally Posted by mafpolo
I made the mistake of buying some performance Z rated BF Goodrich tires. I really don't care for them at all!!!!!!
well, I went out of the norm and got the BF tires, but in 235/50/18 sizes since the LS460 uses those size.
I love the extra cushion. They're quieter than the stock 245/45 (of course).
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Buy the Michellins, have had 2 sets of Dunlops and the Michellins are quieter, have better traction and are so much better. My 02 UL has 112K and still rides great

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