Need new tires (at 30K)

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08-05-09, 08:41 PM

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JimsGX

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One tire you may want to consider that isn't available on tirerack.com is the Toyo Versado LX. They come in the ES OEM size of 215/55R17. Available in speed ratings of T, H, V, and W. The warranty's are 80k, 60k, 40k and 0k respectively. The tires get very good ratings. I'm running them on an LS400...

http://toyotires.com/tire/pattern/versado-lx

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08-06-09, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by derrick

I might change over to a Nokian 'all-season' tire. Had great experience with those for my Acura.

Nokian WR G2 tire (215/55/17) ... ? price but superior to the Michelin in snowy conditions ... (almost guaranteed louder based upon the tire tread design).

Well ... back to researching tires ...

I wouldn't choose an 'all weather' tire for the ES personally.....either dedicated winters with all seasons. More info here (those Nokians are not rated very high compared to actual winter rubber....even though it's got that little snowflake on the sidewall).

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http://www.apa.ca/template.asp?DocID=298 (for performance vehicles)

http://www.apa.ca/template.asp?DocID=297 (passenger vehicles)

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08-06-09, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by oldcajun

Based on the reviews and experience with them on my Infiniti, I will replace my tires when the time comes with Bridgestone Turanza Serenity tires. They are not as good as the Michelin in the snow, but we don't get much of that here in Tucson so I'll go for the quieter, smoother ride.
Steve

+1 oldcajun, the Turanza is the quietest tire I've ever had on any of my Lexus.

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08-06-09, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by tromly

+1 oldcajun, the Turanza is the quietest tire I've ever had on any of my Lexus.

Wow! That's certainly not been my experience - just the opposite.

I hate it when product experiences aren't consistent. How is a guy supposed to choose?