Aeromotive

Hi all.

Got approximately 27000 km (17000 mi) on the stock Turanza ER33's and they need to go.

Currently debating between :
1) Continental extremecontact DWS06
2) Bridgestone RE970AS
3) Pirelli P Zero Nero (summer tire)
4) Michelin A/S 3+

I don't care about snow/ice grip because I have dedicated winter tires. However I do care about cold surface traction, which is why I'm going with all-season vs summer. I know the ER33's are complete crap, so anything will probably surprise me.
The perfect tire would be quiet, have a good performance and be everlasting... :P

What do you guys recommend?

Edit : I'm really not an aggressive driver. I'll go fast once in a while, but in general I don't beat the car on my daily commute.

EZZ

The Pilot Super Sports are best tires ive had. So damn good.

SilvrBulet

I've read that their performance is amazing but the tread life is not the best. However, that might also depend on how aggressively you drive.

Olasek

I have DWS06 and they are good to me but really can't offer more insights, I am not what you call an aggressive driver but like to go very fast once in a while.

Monoshock

I've been using Michelin pilot sport a/s 3's. Great handling for an all season tire, great in the rain. Running staggered set up (350) I got 31,000 on the rears and 41,000 on the fronts. Michelin has a 45,000 warranty and has honored it. A bit of noise in the last few K's, but less than I've experienced with others on other vehicles.

Solara350

i have Continental ex contact, they makes noise after awhile, the noise is same as bad wheel bearing or winter tires when its brand new, my friend keep telling me to buy Michellin. the Tars they used on the road is different nowadays, some roads don't make noise some makes a lot of noise, i don't know why, i thought my Bearing goes bad i brought my car to 3 shop to check they all said my bearing still smooth. i also have minor vibration with Continental and Barum winter tires as well. I had Pirelli Zero on my TRD Toyota Solara, they were awesome + improve handling.

Olasek

I wish I could could confirm my Continentals make noise - sorry, can't hear anything.

jkonquer

Here you go...

For Max Performance summer tires.
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/surve...ay.jsp?type=MP

For Ultra Performance summer tires.
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/surve...y.jsp?type=UHP

Max is higher performance than ultra.

Dark9t316

Just got pilot super sport last week, tires are sooooo sticky, definitely best tire for the money

nathantse

Curious of where you guys are buying your tires from?

I did a quick search for Michelin PSS.

America Tire's with all the fees.. $923 before tax
Costco.. ~$700 before tax, (There is member pricing, but I didn't enter my card #, so I'm guessing this price is for non mems)

Whats the best price for PSS?!

Dark9t316

Costco is about $858 otd. I got Lexus to price match along with the warranty that Costco offers.

nathantse

You got your PSS from Lexus & they priced matched? How much was totaled for installed as well?

Dark9t316

It was ~$958 total, $858 for the tires and $100 for alignment. Long story short, i didn't want the alignment don't there initially. I ended up doing alignment cause the advisor said she can't price match without $200 alignment AFTER I showed up, talk about bait and switch! I agree to it for $100. Also just found out that they damaged 3 of my rims few hours ago. I'm gonna complain tomorrow. Bottom line, proceed at your own risk whichever way you decide to take.

EZZ

I had my dealer do it for $1100 with alignment. Discount tires was $100 cheaper but the dealer gave me piece of mind...they also didn't screw up my wheels.

nathantse

I'ma have my 15k service soon. I will ask about the stock tires thread life & the price for PSS installed. And I agree, that dealer will give peace of mind rather than having an independent shop do it & f it up.