Well I have a '14 GS 350 AWD w/Lux Pkg with 43K miles on it. Original Dunlop Sport which I hate. I have always been a Michelin man. The old Primacy MXM are being fazed out but available. The replacement Premier A/S don't have the same dimensions called for. The dealer say this may impact inspection.

Questions:

1. You thought on getting tires from dealer even though a higher price ($300) but this month $100 off and may include hazard insurance?
2. Thought on tires with same dimensions and warranty/safety inspection implications
3. With Tire Pressure monitoring systems being at risk mount new tires, do you prefer going to Lexus dealer?

 

1. If you get the tires from discount tire or tire rack, they have road hazard warranties
2. you can size up your tires by going a little wider with no issues
3. most tire shops deal with TPMS on a daily basis. you shouldn't have a problem working with them.

 

1. I personally like the dealership simply because I don't like waiting around tire shops/dealerships - I'd rather just check in the car, hop in a loaner, and leave. As for pricing, really depends on the dealership. My current dealership has very competitive pricing on tires - Within $50 of Costco prices installed, and cheaper than Costco prices installed when they run their $100 off 4 tires coupon (once or twice a year). Of course Costco does free tire rotations, but again... I don't like waiting for hours on end for a rotation, so I just let the dealership do it. That being said, another Lexus dealership closer to my home charges about $400 more for tires... If that was the case, I'd probably deal with dropping off the car at a Costco and taking an Uber somewhere.

2. I usually just go with Michelin tires with OE fitment - No experience

3. TPMS sensors aren't an issue - Tire shops will have the tools to make sure it's right. Hell, even Sears didn't mess up my tire sensors in my Acura when it needed to be replaced.

 

2. Searching the threads, many GS AWD drivers have sized up from 235/40/18or19 to 245/40/18or19 with no issues. It helps that the AWDs sit a little bit higher and there is a much larger tire selection when going to 245s. Your speedometer may be a tad off but it's to be expected when sizing up your tires.

 

Usually, the same philosophy for me. My dilemma is that Lexus is quoting Primacy's and local tire store is the Premier's so not exactly a apples to apples comparison. With these, there was a $300 difference down to $200 with the recent $100 promotion.