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Old 09-05-10, 12:53 PM
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Default Time For New Tires on RX340

So its time to start thinking about what tires to get for my wife's RX350. I've see a lot of positive posts on the Bridgestone Alenza but there are two other tires that I'm considering:
1. A new low rolling resistant tire from Bridgestone called "Dueler H/L 422 Ecopia"

2. Continental Extreme Contact DWS

I would like to hear from anyone who has purchase a set of these tires and
what they think of them.

Thanks
Old 09-06-10, 03:28 AM
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Originally Posted by rheiy
So its time to start thinking about what tires to get for my wife's RX350. I've see a lot of positive posts on the Bridgestone Alenza but there are two other tires that I'm considering:
1. A new low rolling resistant tire from Bridgestone called "Dueler H/L 422 Ecopia"

2. Continental Extreme Contact DWS

I would like to hear from anyone who has purchase a set of these tires and
what they think of them.

Thanks
I put Bridgestone duelers on my 330 and after 32,000 miles I could no longer stand the loud noise and the hard ride. I replaced them with Michelin Latitude tour and WHAT A DIFFERANCE! My car sounds and rides like a new one again. I also think I may have gained a mile to the gal. better mileage. However, at 32,000K the Bridgestone did have a lot on wear left on them. I only have 9000 miles on the Michelins, but they still look like new.
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Michelin Latitude all the way!
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Michelin Latitude x3! They are great tires. I prefer any tire made by Michelin, they are usually always outstanding tires.
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Another vote for Michelins. I had the Dueler H/L Alenzas on my 330. They were great in snow. I replaced them with the Michelins. Check out Tire Rack for reviews.
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How are the Latitudes in snow? I was focused on the Alenzas based on snow performance.
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The Duelers were awesome in the snow. I got up and down some bad hills without a problem. Even did a few snow roosters Someone else will have to comment on the Latitudes. I had the Energy MXV4. They were nice for the three months I drove on them before I traded in my 330 for the 450h. What can I say, shoes are very important to me
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I have the Mich Energy MXV4 and so far so good. They are just so high priced that I will not buy a 2nd set.
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