kutscher

My wifes 2008 RX350 has about 3/32 left of tread (28,000 miles on the OEM michelin energys).

I would like a new tire that lasts longer and performs better, any suggestion I see the conti extremecontact and bridgestone deuler alenza get great reviews.

Also has anyone moved up in size (wider) on the OEM wheel? I did this on her last RX so I could get different tires (more options)

Thanks
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Sltwtrking

In the OE size, I suggest looking into the Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max and Hankook Ventus A/S RH07. Both models carry a 65K mile tread life warranty with great ride quality and all-season traction.

kutscher

- thanks unfortunately the fuel max are not available in my OEM size only the assurance comfort treat and the fortera triple tred

Brandon@TR

I usually recommend Bridgestone Dueler Alenza for RX's, they seem to work out great.

YWW

kutscher, surprised to hear you are only getting only 28k miles out of your OEM Michelin Energy MXV4 S8 OEM tires because I have the identical tire on our RX with 25k miles and only 1/3 of the treads is gone with another 20k miles life left on them. Heard similar praise from other RX owners. My cousin's RX330AWD had the same OEM tires and they lasted 52k miles. Were your tires properly inflated, aligned and balanced? How's your wife's driving style? You may want to try Michelin's newer "energy" tires with high mileage guarantee.

If you are not happy with the mileage out of your current size tires, I don't believe you should go larger or wider since the mileage generally goes down with larger tires. Besides the ride may likely get firmer and not to mention that may screw up your factory GPS readings if you have one.

ZinikLex21

The Bridgestone Alenza is a great tire for the RX. The stock 235/55/18 is already an odd size and it's hard to go a little wider with keeping the same diameter.