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Old 11-19-12, 10:22 AM
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I need to replace my fronts (255/30-22's) and was wondering what the masses are running? With your experience... what do you guys like?
Old 11-19-12, 10:39 AM
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Had a set of Falken FK452 and a now I'm riding on a set of Hankook V12s, both are pretty good imo.
Old 11-19-12, 04:23 PM
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I bought Pirelli P Zero Nero because they were top rated by both Tire Rack and Consumer Reports for wet traction. They are the best handling wet traction tires I have ever had. I've got almost 28,000 miles on them and when I have to replace them in a couple more thousand miles, I will definitely buy the same tire.

One caveat, they are a little noisier than the Bridgestones that came stock on the car, but then I always have the ML blasting, so I never really notice.
Old 11-19-12, 08:28 PM
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So we got Falken, Hankook and Pirelli's. No other suggestions?
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I'm going Nitto Invo 255/30/22 when its time to replace since continental doesn't make that size for the DWS line...
Old 11-19-12, 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by CJITTY
I'm going Nitto Invo 255/30/22 when its time to replace since continental doesn't make that size for the DWS line...
Have you heard good things about the Nitto Invo?
Old 11-19-12, 09:08 PM
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I'm very happy with my nitto nt555s.......Very quiet
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Originally Posted by PhatDad
Have you heard good things about the Nitto Invo?
I have, advertised as luxury tire..plus the tread pattern is just dope! The DWSs are good and I have had them for a year now on 22s and no issues...but, i need a 255/30 up front vs my current 245/30..so Invo has many size offerings and I'm all over it...but, these conti's are not wearing down and i may have to wait another year lol..guess i need to keep the car at level 6 and burn up the insides to force a faster replacement lol
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Michelin ps2 are pretty dope but they are in the pirelli range as far as pricing might cost a lil bit more I got mines from tire rack for about 5 and change for 2 with shipping included, these handle great in the rain as well as summer time grip, but like I stated early these are little overkill for ls that is not taking corner like an M3 but with being dropped and with these tires i feel like I can.
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If they have that size in Michelin, I'd get those..
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Originally Posted by PRSUIT460
If they have that size in Michelin, I'd get those..
they actually do 255 30 22 and for the rears 295 25 22..... great grip wet or dry they just cost alot and many tire shops complain about putting them on I guess they don't stretch that much.
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I have a 2008 LS460 and planning to buy MICHELIN PILOT HX MXM4 235/55R18
Is this brand and model suggested for the LS
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Went with the Nitto 555s. Like the look of them and they had plenty of good reviews. All mounted up and sitting in the garage. Hope to put them on the car in the next few days and update with the ride quality.

Thanks for the help guys!
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I replaced my rear tires less than 10k miles ago and the dealer says I have less than 1/32 left on the inner tread. Running 285/25/22. I'm lowered on tanabes. The tires are toyo proxes T1R. Those ran me $660 for the pair. Anyone have and recommendations for this setup for the rear? I just replaced my fronts with some..,don't flame me now...Lexani LX-Nine tires. 245/30/22. Lexani Tires I've heard good things from my tire guy. They ran me 130 each mounted balanced. I'll let you all know how they hold up.
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Originally Posted by PhatDad
Went with the Nitto 555s. Like the look of them and they had plenty of good reviews. All mounted up and sitting in the garage. Hope to put them on the car in the next few days and update with the ride quality.

Thanks for the help guys!
Cool let us know how you like them I have no complaints with mine

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