quiet, smooth ride tires for 2009 RX 350
09-13-12, 10:10 PM
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quiet, smooth ride tires for 2009 RX 350
What are the recommendations for a quiet, smooth riding tire? Tread wear is not as important as a quiet smooth ride. I am getting this car tomorrow, and I remember from the test drive, it seemed sort of stiff and I could feel bumps more than I do in my old 4 Runner that has extra wide tires. So looking for something to give it a quieter, smoother ride. I believe the tires are OEM as it was a leased vehicle, with 1 lessee. I think it's 225 65 17. Thank you!
09-13-12, 11:01 PM
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What are the recommendations for a quiet, smooth riding tire? Tread wear is not as important as a quiet smooth ride. I am getting this car tomorrow, and I remember from the test drive, it seemed sort of stiff and I could feel bumps more than I do in my old 4 Runner that has extra wide tires. So looking for something to give it a quieter, smoother ride. I believe the tires are OEM as it was a leased vehicle, with 1 lessee. I think it's 225 65 17. Thank you!
Curious to hear what tire and perhaps tire pressures are in the tires currently on that RX350 to give the ride characteristics you mention. One thing I have not heard much complaining about with the 2nd Generation RX was a hard ride. This is especially true for those with 17" tires as they would help in giving it an even more compliant ride.
For ride comfort and noise, the surveys at Tire Rack seem to indicate the Yokohama Parada Spec-X or the Goodyear Assurance ComforTred Touring being some you might want to consider. However, this can be a bit subjective. Here is a list of some available tires for the RX350 in that size. You can read some of the reviews to help zero in on your decision.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...tpackage=false
There are also a number of existing threads on the topic of tires here. You can use the search features to find plenty of information on this topic. Be sure to note there are many threads on the topic of just the 18" "plus 1" optional upgrade size which many of us have. So, discussions on those may not pertain to your needs.
09-14-12, 11:06 AM
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Welcome to Club Lexus, bnewcol.
Curious to hear what tire and perhaps tire pressures are in the tires currently on that RX350 to give the ride characteristics you mention. One thing I have not heard much complaining about with the 2nd Generation RX was a hard ride. This is especially true for those with 17" tires as they would help in giving it an even more compliant ride.
For ride comfort and noise, the surveys at Tire Rack seem to indicate the Yokohama Parada Spec-X or the Goodyear Assurance ComforTred Touring being some you might want to consider. However, this can be a bit subjective. Here is a list of some available tires for the RX350 in that size. You can read some of the reviews to help zero in on your decision.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...tpackage=false
There are also a number of existing threads on the topic of tires here. You can use the search features to find plenty of information on this topic. Be sure to note there are many threads on the topic of just the 18" "plus 1" optional upgrade size which many of us have. So, discussions on those may not pertain to your needs.
Curious to hear what tire and perhaps tire pressures are in the tires currently on that RX350 to give the ride characteristics you mention. One thing I have not heard much complaining about with the 2nd Generation RX was a hard ride. This is especially true for those with 17" tires as they would help in giving it an even more compliant ride.
For ride comfort and noise, the surveys at Tire Rack seem to indicate the Yokohama Parada Spec-X or the Goodyear Assurance ComforTred Touring being some you might want to consider. However, this can be a bit subjective. Here is a list of some available tires for the RX350 in that size. You can read some of the reviews to help zero in on your decision.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...tpackage=false
There are also a number of existing threads on the topic of tires here. You can use the search features to find plenty of information on this topic. Be sure to note there are many threads on the topic of just the 18" "plus 1" optional upgrade size which many of us have. So, discussions on those may not pertain to your needs.
09-14-12, 06:38 PM
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Welcome to Club Lexus, bnewcol.
Curious to hear what tire and perhaps tire pressures are in the tires currently on that RX350 to give the ride characteristics you mention. One thing I have not heard much complaining about with the 2nd Generation RX was a hard ride. This is especially true for those with 17" tires as they would help in giving it an even more compliant ride.
For ride comfort and noise, the surveys at Tire Rack seem to indicate the Yokohama Parada Spec-X or the Goodyear Assurance ComforTred Touring being some you might want to consider. However, this can be a bit subjective. Here is a list of some available tires for the RX350 in that size. You can read some of the reviews to help zero in on your decision.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...tpackage=false
There are also a number of existing threads on the topic of tires here. You can use the search features to find plenty of information on this topic. Be sure to note there are many threads on the topic of just the 18" "plus 1" optional upgrade size which many of us have. So, discussions on those may not pertain to your needs.
Curious to hear what tire and perhaps tire pressures are in the tires currently on that RX350 to give the ride characteristics you mention. One thing I have not heard much complaining about with the 2nd Generation RX was a hard ride. This is especially true for those with 17" tires as they would help in giving it an even more compliant ride.
For ride comfort and noise, the surveys at Tire Rack seem to indicate the Yokohama Parada Spec-X or the Goodyear Assurance ComforTred Touring being some you might want to consider. However, this can be a bit subjective. Here is a list of some available tires for the RX350 in that size. You can read some of the reviews to help zero in on your decision.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...tpackage=false
There are also a number of existing threads on the topic of tires here. You can use the search features to find plenty of information on this topic. Be sure to note there are many threads on the topic of just the 18" "plus 1" optional upgrade size which many of us have. So, discussions on those may not pertain to your needs.
09-14-12, 06:59 PM
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OK, I have the car, it has Hankook Ventus AS tires, the tire size is 235/55R/18. It's not as bad as I remembered during the test drive smoothness wise, they are brand new, but slightly noisier than what I'm used to. So...will live with them, but for the next pair, I'll do the research and see what there is by then. Thank you.
09-14-12, 07:02 PM
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Yes, the dealer did put them on. So still the rec is either Yokahoma or Goodyear Assurance comfort tread? What about Pirelli's Scorpion Verdes or Bridgestone Duele H/L Ecopia?
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