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What tire brand/model did you get? Hankook Ventus AS RH07
Tire size? 235/55R19 105V UTQG 420 A A 65,000 mile warranty
Price paid and place of purchase? Mounted, Balanced, Lifetime Rotation - $782.52 Total at local Best One Tire
What tire did they replace and mileage? OEM Michelins with 47,000 miles
Other tires considered (if applicable)? Nexen, Bridgestone, Pirelli
What do you like most/least about your new tires? Smooth and Quiet
Updates? Now that we've put about 5,000 miles on the new tires, I'm happy to report that we're very happy with our decision to purchase these Hankooks. Having driven them in heavy rain and deep snow, they're very stable in addition to being super smooth and quiet. These are a true comparable replacement to a Michelin, Pirelli, Bridgestone, etc.
Hankook Ventus AS RH07 235/55R19 105V
Now that we've put about 5,000 miles on the new tires, I'm happy to report that we're very happy with our decision to purchase these Hankooks. Having driven them in heavy rain and deep snow, they're very stable in addition to being super smooth and quiet. These are a true comparable replacement to a Michelin, Pirelli, Bridgestone, etc.
I had a set on my previous (non Lexus) SUV. I found the tires to be much better than the stock Bridgestones that came with that car. Overall I was happy with the performance, tread life and road noise.
I got new wheels and tires for my F sport....went with Pirelli scorpion verde all season plus, 245/55R19. H rated instead of V. Boy what a difference in the ability to absorb the larger road impacts. With the Michelins, there were specific areas in my commute where I would literally cringe when I would have to go over them. Now, the impact is significantly muted. This is what I was hoping for, and reasoned that the combo of an H rated tire, which rides a bit softer and the slightly taller sidewall would do the trick....it has. And because it is wider than before, and pushed out a bit, it still handles superbly. I should have done this two years ago!
I just got Scorpion Verdes installed on my vehicle and I have a question: these tires are directional, are they not? I see that the two tires on the right side of my RX are installed with what appears to be three 'arrows' facing forward, whereas the left side tires are the opposite. They appear to be going backward. Am I correct, they should all be facing forward should they not?
The arrows on directional tires should always point in the direction the tire will turn when going forward. CCW on the driver side, CW on the passenger side.
I can tell you from experience of the original set OEM plus 2nd set same tires, you're going to like those tires. Handling is excellent considering the car they're on, wear should be 35,000 plus miles and gas mileage is good. Use the pressure listed inside the door frame for best overall wear and handling.
Originally Posted by rayaans
Lexus dealer fitting Michelin Latitude Tour HP's all round tomorrow. Will see how they compare to the OEM Dunlop SP Sport 270's
I think the real lesson is to avoid Michelin like the Ebola. The worst, WORST tires I've owned have been Michelin. I'm trying a set of their super fancy Pilot Super Sports, or whatever, this summer on my Z but aside from that, trash.
It looks funny quoting myself from Feb, but whatever.
Update! My OEM Michelins (2011) will have to be replaced even sooner as one of them decided to slightly delaminate.
:facepalm:
EDIT: I'm planning on putting high performance, Summer Only tires on for replacements and possibly expanding size search to include 255/50/19 but all I'm seeing in this thread is comparing the typical SUV choices.
Has anyone else put ultra sticky summers on?
(I use Blizzaks in winter and put them on/off in a suitable time for the shoulder seasons. This ain't my first rodeo. We get extreme snow and cold in northern Alberta).
I think I'll be repurchasing the OE Duelers H/L 400's, because...
...at 30,000 miles in 17 Months, the tires are wearing evenly and still have 6/32" of tread left.
They performed well in this, it's second, Michigan winter.
Earlier reports/warnings that I should expect little more than 15,000 miles of life did cause me concern during the first 15K miles; however, reaching 30K has been a nice surprise.
I'll consider replacing them before next winter - UNLESS we are successful at joining the ranks of Snowbird this fall.
Bridgestone Dueler H/L 422 Ecopia vs. Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season plus
I will buy one or the other.
Yes, one is a "H" rated while the other is "V" but in normal everyday driving most of us do the rating difference will not make a difference.
The reviews for both are good.
Anyone want to contribute what they know and better yet have experience with either tire?
Last edited by NorthGa; 04-25-15 at 09:26 AM.
Reason: mispelling
01-06-15, 03:07 PM
5,000 miles and still lovin' the Hankooks
