lxusfrek13

My wife GS400 is needing tires, had one get a nail and I have to buy a new tire, it is time to replace all of them so I am wanting to try something new. Currently running Goodyear. I am wanting to get a set of Michelin's but not sure which ones... They do not make the Primacy's in the 225/55/16 but they do make them in the 225/60/16 will this extra hieght make it look funny? Normally I go wider tires with smaller side wall on most of my cars. I want to have the best possible ride on the factories, until I am able to upgrade the wheels.

Any suggestions on what this will look like or a better selection of tire?

4ntvings

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check the tire section of CL
imho, michelin> all others

steviej

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assuming your speedo is dead on with the 225/55-16, then the 225/60-16 tire will cause the speedo to read 3.3% slower. Most respectable tire shops won't mount a tire if it changes the speedo more than 2-3%.

I would suggest the Michelin Pilot Exalto A/S. Awesome tire in the rain and on dry pavement. Does pretty well in light snow and is very quiet. Lastly, it is not as expensive as the Primacy and comes in a 225/55HR16 ($136 on TireRack.com)

steviej

liazon

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i've been very impressed w/ my Dunlop SP 5000's. super quiet, smooth, w/ good specs....michilens are nice, but top dollar.....

mitsuguy

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Definitely give the Bridgestones a look too...

In the OE size, both the RE960 AS and the Turanza Serenity are both available... I am biased, but I also tell it like it is - those are two of the best tires you could use in a performance/touring application... Michelin would be another good option...