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The 3rd gen RX Tire Thread
#496
I am interested! I will need to put new tires on in August. I purchased my vehicle used mid-August last year and I've already put 18k miles on it! That's what happens when you are checking out colleges. I will soon have 40k miles on the vehicle with the original tires.
#497
Replacement Tires
Currently have 21k miles on 2013 RX; have been told there is 4-5 /32's of rubber left so I guess I will need to replace the tires soon. This seems quite disappointing to get such poor mileage on the Michelin Latitude Tour HP tires. I prefer getting tires at Costco and am considering the same tires, the Michelin Premier LTX (less expensive) and Michelin Defender LTX.
Those of you that have replaced your tires, what have you chosen and why?
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
Those of you that have replaced your tires, what have you chosen and why?
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
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What tires are you using?
I have a 2012 RX350 FWD that is terrible in wet weather and not so good in dry. I have the 235/55 19 Michelin Latitude Tour HP that were brand new when I bought the car from the dealer as a one year old loaner car.
With these tires, the car easily hydroplanes and tire spins even on dry roads (even when they were new). I'm not a slow poke driver but I don't have this issue with other FWD cars I own. So, either it's the tires or the car, either way something has to go.
I'm going to buy new tires in the next few weeks and hope this solves this issue. So, for those especially with FWD, what are you using?
I live in Florida and don't plan on winter or off road driving.
Thanks
With these tires, the car easily hydroplanes and tire spins even on dry roads (even when they were new). I'm not a slow poke driver but I don't have this issue with other FWD cars I own. So, either it's the tires or the car, either way something has to go.
I'm going to buy new tires in the next few weeks and hope this solves this issue. So, for those especially with FWD, what are you using?
I live in Florida and don't plan on winter or off road driving.
Thanks
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Sorry, I just found the tire thread.
I'm surprised that so many people are having good luck with the tires I can't wait to get rid of. Maybe it's the car, I made a big mistake getting the FWD and not the AWD thinking I would gain a few extra MPGs. That was wrong.
Maybe my only way out is to change cars,
I'm surprised that so many people are having good luck with the tires I can't wait to get rid of. Maybe it's the car, I made a big mistake getting the FWD and not the AWD thinking I would gain a few extra MPGs. That was wrong.
Maybe my only way out is to change cars,
Last edited by CoastalRX; 07-19-16 at 11:17 AM.
#500
I would buy the lowest rolling resistance HIGHWAY tread tires - if they have HIGHWAY tires.
Ask the tire dealers what they recommend.
I buy the highest mileage tires, 90K, assuming the rubber may be harder to attain 90K and therefore less rolling resistance.
I always accelerate gently, keep the tires 2 psi below Maximum on the tire and reduce weight as much as possible. (Removed our Expedition's third rear seats and trailer hitch.) Also removed the RX350's roof back cross bars. Who uses roof racks?
Ask the tire dealers what they recommend.
I buy the highest mileage tires, 90K, assuming the rubber may be harder to attain 90K and therefore less rolling resistance.
I always accelerate gently, keep the tires 2 psi below Maximum on the tire and reduce weight as much as possible. (Removed our Expedition's third rear seats and trailer hitch.) Also removed the RX350's roof back cross bars. Who uses roof racks?
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Thanks.
I have nothing to reduce the weight and as much as that shouldn't matter, apparently it does. That's disappointing that such a nice car would have such a design flaw.
I have nothing to reduce the weight and as much as that shouldn't matter, apparently it does. That's disappointing that such a nice car would have such a design flaw.
#502
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You have to account for being in FL. The driving style is very different between North and South.
My RX gets a full workout when we go to FL, tires spinning and everything.
Therefore, demands from tires and feedback from drivers may be opposite, depending on the region.
My RX gets a full workout when we go to FL, tires spinning and everything.
Therefore, demands from tires and feedback from drivers may be opposite, depending on the region.
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Yep, that's the problem. And it doesn't take much for it to hydroplane out of your lane even at very low speeds, that's not safe. I was hoping that it was the tires and no doubt I can probably improve the handling with brand new and a different tread style but it looks like this may be a trait of the FWD RX that I can't eliminate.
#504
No problem, even twice over the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.
#505
Lexus Champion
Has anyone tried Goodyear TripleTred CS tires? Looks like they're now available in our size.
I had TripleTreds as winter tire on my IS300 for a few years and couldn't wear them out. Great traction, both wet and dry. Decent snow performance.
The one thing I see is people being concerned with excessive noise in the truck version.
Any feedback?
Update: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...ml#post9616139
I had TripleTreds as winter tire on my IS300 for a few years and couldn't wear them out. Great traction, both wet and dry. Decent snow performance.
The one thing I see is people being concerned with excessive noise in the truck version.
Any feedback?
Update: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...ml#post9616139
Last edited by vlad_a; 09-15-16 at 09:10 AM. Reason: Do not buy these
#506
http://www.lexus.com/documents/broch...X-Brochure.pdf
"Performance tires are expected to experience greater tire wear than conventional tires. Tire life may be substantially less than 15,000 miles depending on driving conditions"
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Has anyone tried Goodyear TripleTred CS tires? Looks like they're now available in our size.
I had TripleTreds as winter tire on my IS300 for a few years and couldn't wear them out. Great traction, both wet and dry. Decent snow performance.
The one thing I see is people being concerned with excessive noise in the truck version.
Any feedback?
I had TripleTreds as winter tire on my IS300 for a few years and couldn't wear them out. Great traction, both wet and dry. Decent snow performance.
The one thing I see is people being concerned with excessive noise in the truck version.
Any feedback?
worth looking into. Right now it will probably come down to this or the Premier LTX.
#509
Your Winter tire recommendations.
Whenever there is a blizzard, it seems a hospital will call at midnight for a stat blood platelet delivery.
Any recommendations?
Should I just get WalMart's self-adjusting snow chains?
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Autotrac-L...hains/46378914
Thank you.
Any recommendations?
Should I just get WalMart's self-adjusting snow chains?
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Autotrac-L...hains/46378914
Thank you.
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Whenever there is a blizzard, it seems a hospital will call at midnight for a stat blood platelet delivery.
Any recommendations?
Should I just get WalMart's self-adjusting snow chains?
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Autotrac-L...hains/46378914
Thank you.
Any recommendations?
Should I just get WalMart's self-adjusting snow chains?
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Autotrac-L...hains/46378914
Thank you.
Not related to your post but I've had the Pirellis on for about 1k miles so far and they're doing great - smooth ride, not much road noise and no handling issues as of yet - however we haven't had any rain so will need to see how they do on wet roads. We have a long roadtrip coming up that will really put them to the test and will report any new findings. FYI Tire Rack still has these on sale for $139/tire plus shipping for the 235/60R18 size.
Edit: I just opened up those self-adjusting chains you linked to and while I have no experience with them (and there are no reviews on Walmart's site) those look like they wouldn't last to long in rough conditions. The rope/cable(?) providing the tension looks teeny next to the chains and I'd be worried about that snapping or getting cut along with the device being used to tighten it. Again - I've never used these nor known anyone that has but I'd be wary if there aren't glowing reviews elsewhere...
Last edited by MarinRX; 07-25-16 at 12:57 PM.