jpcdmd

Alright, I gotta buy tires for my new staggered Auto Couture Supremes (8.5" f and 9.5" r)for my LS430. I'm tired of seeing them collect dust in my garage while I drive around on the stockers. I've given up on Falken coming out with the Azenis ST-115 in a 275/30-20 anytime in the near future, so I've got to buy something else.

My FIRST priority is quietness and comfort (hence, wanting the Azenis)

Second priority is tread life, close behind quietness.

I don't race my LS so grip/performance is third. Yeah, I got the 20s cuz I want to LOOK cool.

Choices:

Toyo Proxes T1-S 245/35, 274/30
Bridgestone S-03 245/35, 275/30

rominl

iTrader: (4)

if you want comfort, avoid the so3 at all cost. stiff ride and it's loud too

Lexusfreak

Agreed! The Toyo TS-1 had gotton EXCELLENT reviews & is a great value for the money!

rominl

iTrader: (4)

and that's the next set of tires i wanna try

jpcdmd

well then......I guess its the Toyos

blueGS400

i have the t1s and love them, will never buy another tire as long as they make the t1s

Brandon@TR

If you want comfort I would stay away from those max performance summer tires you have listed and go with the Michelin Pilot Sport AS. These are available in your sizes for $1325 plus shipping. These will have a much nicer ride quality and longer tread life then any max performance summer tire will.

lexusondubs

iTrader: (9)

i have the toyo proxis t1=s and i love them very nice ride and very little tire noise and they have a very agressive tread pattern

jpcdmd

Anybody else have any comments on the Michelins before I drop the kizzash?

I'll take a look at the Michelins too.

lexusondubs

iTrader: (9)

yes i had the michelin pilot sports as well they seem to wear out fast ....

jpcdmd

were they the A/S or regular? I just did some research and the A/S sounds like a really good tire that is quiet and longer lasting.

lexusondubs

iTrader: (9)

good question iam not sure about that all i can remember michilen pilot sports they were very expensive and they wore out fast

EXE.UCF10

iTrader: (3)

I can attest to that...couldn't be more satisfied with mine.

kidcapp

there is a new tire out by toyo called the toyo proxy t1-r i heard it is going to replace the t1-s
http://www.toyojapan.com/new_tires/p...t1r/index.html

kidcapp

Features Benefits
Unidirectional tread pattern with V-shaped main grooves / Excellent aquaplaning
Rigid shoulder rib pattern / Excellent dry handling and anti-irregular wear
Keeps low noise performance till worn out stage
Shoulder slit depth +0.5mm
(Comparison with T1S) / Longer life


Longer wear life
The newly designed silica compound effectively minimizes heat-build-up, which together with the improved casing profile provide effectively resistance against irregular wear and structural stress, resulting in extended total wear life.

Excellent wet traction performance
The rigid tread hardness delivers excellent ground contact on dry surfaces, whereas the unidirectional tread pattern with V-shaped main grooves and rigid shoulder rib pattern ensures superior water drainage performance, outstanding wet capability and high-speed handling.

Improved riding comfort and breaking performance
Optimal pressure distribution of the tire structure ensures a road-hugging grip even under the most demanding road conditions, while retaining excellent riding comfort and breaking performance under wet and dry conditions.
New silica compound / Rigid tread hardness brings excellent dry handling
New sillica compound minimizes heat-build-up
Higher wet-µ achieves excellent wet handling
Ultra high molecular polymer / Excellent wear resistance
High-dispersed silica / Excellent wear resistance and highly reinforced a polymer