Rx 330 2005 Tires
08-08-13, 07:16 AM
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Rx 330 2005 Tires
Can someone please tell me the best brand of tires to get for my 2005 rx330? I have had really bad luck with previous brands. Thank-you
08-08-13, 08:14 AM
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08-08-13, 10:29 AM
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Tires can vary by model within a brand. What brands and models have you used in the past? What are your priorities? What's your budget? Always be very clear on your criteria and don't just assume that your notion of best is universal no matter what the topic. If one tire was best for everyone then we'd all use the exact same tire.
08-08-13, 01:55 PM
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Bridgestone Ecopia, FTW!
08-08-13, 04:09 PM
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As far as brands in general I've had good luck with Goodyear, not with Bridgestones (don't last as long) and Dunlop. Have Michelins now on another car, expecting great things from their reputation.
08-08-13, 04:36 PM
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Tires can vary by model within a brand. What brands and models have you used in the past? What are your priorities? What's your budget? Always be very clear on your criteria and don't just assume that your notion of best is universal no matter what the topic. If one tire was best for everyone then we'd all use the exact same tire.
FWIW, I have 50K on my Alenzas at the moment and still have plenty of life left in them. As I am not putting all that many miles on my RX these days, maybe 250 miles a month, they will probably rot out before tread depth indicates they need replacing. Not knocking your selection(s), just stating that what does not work for one may work very well for someone else.
08-09-13, 04:22 PM
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[QUOTE=Not knocking your selection(s), just stating that what does not work for one may work very well for someone else.[/QUOTE]
Totally agree. Just had Bridgestones on 2 vehicles and didn't get enough miles out of them so I will try elsewhere. Goodyear has the contract for my work vehicle and they last and I've had no issues. Expect I will stick with them or Michelins once I see how my current other vehicle does.
Totally agree. Just had Bridgestones on 2 vehicles and didn't get enough miles out of them so I will try elsewhere. Goodyear has the contract for my work vehicle and they last and I've had no issues. Expect I will stick with them or Michelins once I see how my current other vehicle does.
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08-09-13, 05:34 PM
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Totally agree. Just had Bridgestones on 2 vehicles and didn't get enough miles out of them so I will try elsewhere. Goodyear has the contract for my work vehicle and they last and I've had no issues. Expect I will stick with them or Michelins once I see how my current other vehicle does.
08-13-13, 08:51 AM
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My experience with about 175K on our 2004 RX330 AWD with 18" tires.
-Michelin Energy MXV S8 (2 sets) - both sets worn out around 30,000 miles
-Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza (2 sets) - worn out at around 38,000-40,000 miles
-Goodyear Assurance ComforTred (1 set) - at 4-5/32 with just over 35,000 miles
From our experience, the Goodyear has been the best tire of all we have tried. It was as quiet as the Michelin and provided very good all-season traction.
The Alenza was the loudest of the group, especially as the tread started to wear. It had good all-season traction, but the noise was a bit more than I cared for.
Getting ready for new tread (again) and I am going with the Bridgestone Dueler H/L 422 Ecopia. With a UTQG of 640, it will be interesting to see if we get anything beyond about 35,000-40,000 miles.
-Michelin Energy MXV S8 (2 sets) - both sets worn out around 30,000 miles
-Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza (2 sets) - worn out at around 38,000-40,000 miles
-Goodyear Assurance ComforTred (1 set) - at 4-5/32 with just over 35,000 miles
From our experience, the Goodyear has been the best tire of all we have tried. It was as quiet as the Michelin and provided very good all-season traction.
The Alenza was the loudest of the group, especially as the tread started to wear. It had good all-season traction, but the noise was a bit more than I cared for.
Getting ready for new tread (again) and I am going with the Bridgestone Dueler H/L 422 Ecopia. With a UTQG of 640, it will be interesting to see if we get anything beyond about 35,000-40,000 miles.
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08-14-13, 07:11 PM
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I would like some feedback as well regarding tires. My RX330 had the stock Michelin's on when I bought it and they have never been really quiet but they are getting really noisy I guess because it's time to replace them. I looked at the reviews for the new Michelin MXV4 Energy and the wet performance is poor. As a REALTOR I drive a lot of miles in all sorts of weather so I need something that has good wet traction, is QUIET so that I can hear while using my Bluetooth and won't cause me to have poor mileage. I have the 235/55r18 tires and I've got my eye on the Cooper CS4 Touring (H/V Rated) 100V based on the reviews of the tread life, wet traction and quietness on TireCrawler and some other forums. Has anyone else bought these tires yet and if so, how do you like them? Have you seen a drop in fuel efficiency since buying them?
08-14-13, 07:21 PM
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Welcome to Club Lexus. Tires is one of the most discussed on this forum. Use the "Search This Forum" link to find prior discussions. For example:
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I would like some feedback as well regarding tires. My RX330 had the stock Michelin's on when I bought it and they have never been really quiet but they are getting really noisy I guess because it's time to replace them. I looked at the reviews for the new Michelin MXV4 Energy and the wet performance is poor. As a REALTOR I drive a lot of miles in all sorts of weather so I need something that has good wet traction, is QUIET so that I can hear while using my Bluetooth and won't cause me to have poor mileage. I have the 235/55r18 tires and I've got my eye on the Cooper CS4 Touring (H/V Rated) 100V based on the reviews of the tread life, wet traction and quietness on TireCrawler and some other forums. Has anyone else bought these tires yet and if so, how do you like them? Have you seen a drop in fuel efficiency since buying them?
Welcome to Club Lexus, Castle4U.
You need to go to the URL mentioned by Rainbird, start at the end, and work you way forward until your eyes are blurry from reading. Much of what is to be said is there.
Do not believe anyone here has the Cooper tires installed.
08-15-13, 07:34 AM
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08-15-13, 07:44 AM
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This thread may be more helpful. Was the one I was thinking of as it is the primary thread on the topic. Trying to keep everything in one place:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...hoices-11.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...hoices-11.html
09-10-13, 08:48 AM
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My experience with about 175K on our 2004 RX330 AWD with 18" tires.
From our experience, the Goodyear has been the best tire of all we have tried. It was as quiet as the Michelin and provided very good all-season traction.
The Alenza was the loudest of the group, especially as the tread started to wear. It had good all-season traction, but the noise was a bit more than I cared for.
From our experience, the Goodyear has been the best tire of all we have tried. It was as quiet as the Michelin and provided very good all-season traction.
The Alenza was the loudest of the group, especially as the tread started to wear. It had good all-season traction, but the noise was a bit more than I cared for.