Michelin PS2 has finally solved my vibration problems after nearly 3 years !!!!!
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Turvey, I am fully expecting jgbackes to tell me where I am wrong. Should be a good learning experience.
BTW, you may have to change your name, my iPad keeps wanting to change it to turkey. One of these days I'm going to miss correcting it!
BTW, you may have to change your name, my iPad keeps wanting to change it to turkey. One of these days I'm going to miss correcting it!
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I have asked that question too and a tire expert told me that modern tires use a combination of rubber and synthetics in various proprietary amounts. This guy told me Michelin uses the highest percentage of real rubber than any other brand. I did some research after hearing this (it was a few years ago). Michelin owns farms and land of rubber producing trees all over the world. They are always buying more. Seems logical because they truly are the best and since it cost a pretty penny to own them.
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You can call me what you want! this thread rocks!
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I have asked that question too and a tire expert told me that modern tires use a combination of rubber and synthetics in various proprietary amounts. This guy told me Michelin uses the highest percentage of real rubber than any other brand. I did some research after hearing this (it was a few years ago). Michelin owns farms and land of rubber producing trees all over the world. They are always buying more. Seems logical because they truly are the best and since it cost a pretty penny to own them.
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I have been told for years that Michelin takes extra step to make sure their tires are as close to round as possible, they take extra quality steps in production , as well as utilizing the latest technology, production methods, and most advanced designs and materials .
I am hooked. Between this current experience and the amazing experience I had with the Michelin Pilot Sport AS plus tires I had on my dropped GS I am a Michelin fan. After looking at the new PS3, I am looking forward to a set of those as well. Apparently it has better wear, quieter ride, and better performance.
No joke. These tires grip so hard I am afraid I am going to blow a shock/strut from all of the insane load from the corners, speed , and weigh transfer . If I blow a suspension part then it may be a great reason to get some coil overs
I am hooked. Between this current experience and the amazing experience I had with the Michelin Pilot Sport AS plus tires I had on my dropped GS I am a Michelin fan. After looking at the new PS3, I am looking forward to a set of those as well. Apparently it has better wear, quieter ride, and better performance.
No joke. These tires grip so hard I am afraid I am going to blow a shock/strut from all of the insane load from the corners, speed , and weigh transfer . If I blow a suspension part then it may be a great reason to get some coil overs
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I have asked that question too and a tire expert told me that modern tires use a combination of rubber and synthetics in various proprietary amounts. This guy told me Michelin uses the highest percentage of real rubber than any other brand. I did some research after hearing this (it was a few years ago). Michelin owns farms and land of rubber producing trees all over the world. They are always buying more. Seems logical because they truly are the best and since it cost a pretty penny to own them.
In the end when you see then run Michelins at Le Mans you know they know how to make a tire. When you see that they were the company to rise to the challenge of designing a street tire for a car like the Veyron you know these people are a cut above.
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Fluke Meter News
- Center hotter than edges -> Tire pressure too high. Reduce 1 psi for each 5° F delta
- Edges hotter than center -> Tire pressure too low. Add 1 psi for each 5° F delta
They are discussing racing tires, but I have always used this as a guideline when I'm not using OEM tires. If the tires came with the car I assume that the factory did this work for me.
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Interesting paper. I wished they explained the reason for adding/reducing psi at the different temps, but I do believe them. Yes there are some major differences in racing tires, but I have to believe that the principles would remain the same in regards to this discussion.
Thanks!
Thanks!
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Those "rim protectors" are interesting. I guess they may spare your rims from curb rash.
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I have also found Discount Tire to be very helpful ! However, it is hard for me to believe the Lexus Dealer would not have sent you to a tire shop when they did not solve the problem!
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If you want to read the full story of my vibration problems then visit: Michelin PS3 finally cured my vibration problems
Jgbackes, thanks for the link and info regarding the Fluke equipment, when I next get paid i'm going to buy one, I have found one on Ebay for £80 brand new. This should then give me opimal balance with tyre pressures and reduce tread wear.
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It looks like we won't be hearing from Silver305 on the LS460 forum about his tire/wheel vibration problem anymore. He's on the ES350 forum now. It seems he traded his shaky LS460 for a 2010 CPO ES350 that has steering wheel shakes at idle.
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I was wondering where he went. I hope he is happier. A little vibration in the wheel can usually be fixed with a software flash or manual adjustment of the rpm idle.
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