daryll40

A while back someone posted that the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus was a good tire for my 2009 LS (SWB, AWD). I am about ready to order that tire and just wanna be sure that I order the right thing.

I am looking at a 235/50-18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus Blackwall 97Y. Is this right???

Johnny

That size is correct, however the model you show is a directional tire, so you will only be able to use them on one side of the car and not cross-rotate. If you wish to do so, and still buy Michelin, then you may want to select another one.

Tirerack Michelin 235/50-18

daryll40

I didn't realize that anyone was rotating side to side. I haven't done that in at least 30 years (since I went to radial tires).

Clean1

I recently purchased the Michelin PS2 A/S Plus tires for my 2008 LS460. Have put about 1000 miles on them and like the handling much better than the original Bridgestones. The ride is a little harder than the Bridgestones, but neither my wife or I find the ride hard or annoying.

The nice thing about these tires is the 45,000 mile wear warranty. I have not rotated tires side to side for years either, so I do not mind the directional tires.

My other car is a C5 Corvette and those tires cannot be rotated at all - they are also directional and the fronts and backs are different sizes.

daryll40

Any idea how they'll do in the snow?

JFNash

I don't mean to hijack your thread daryll40, but it may be appropriate to ask what is the difference between the directional and radial tires?

Craig B

My dealer says not to cross rotate tires. That came from the service manager at Lexus of St. Louis...

snoylekim

They're fine in slush and light snow .. they're not a substitute for real dedicated snows if your area/road conditions dictate, especially for a RWD LS460 .. I see you're in PA ..might not be the best choice for anywhere but the Philly area ...

Johnny

I still cross-rotate, and going from side-to-side prevents step-wear.

However, this can't be done with unidirectional tires.

Here are Tirerack's recommendations:

Tire Rotation Patterns

daryll40

I just ordered the tires from TIRE RACK. I may not install them right away, but will report back at some point.

JKN2000

I just got the same setup yesterday. Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus work well with the car. Dove 100 miles on them and they are sooo much better than the bridgestones i had on there! These tires ride quite smooth! Will not change from this brand when again its time to do new ones again.

daryll40

Frankly I was/am suspicious of the tires (even though I DID order them) as them seem relatively cheap for high end Michelins. I paid $764 plus shipping from Tire Rack (plus, of course, will incur the local cost of mounting and balancing). Seems low for 4 Michelins. ??

JFNash

The cost of your tires (made in France) at the local exclusive Michelins dealer here is about $900 (mounting & balancing included).

Mine, on the other hand, cost about $1,400 (everything included). I have 255/45/19 though.

daryll40

Your price ($900 installed) pretty much agrees with mine. Thanks for the comparison.

uae

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...-ls-460-a.html