melIS350

Hey guys, its time for me to swap my tires. Wanted to get others opinions on what you think would be good for a smooth, quiet ride. I currently have good year eagle F1's but they seem to be discontinued. Someone help me out! size im running right now is 225/40zr18 and 255/40zr18.

bob4256

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Hankook V12s. Best bang for the buck

DKnight350

After much research, I just bought Bridgestone RE760's. They exceed the OEM tires in quiet ride and handling (I think they look sportier as well). I got them for $780 out the door (and got a $100 Visa card because of a sale that was going on) at Discount Tire. I have 1,000 miles on them and LOVE them.

I was thinking of getting a harder tire with a mileage warranty, but was concerned I would get a noisy tire that would last for several years. I would hate to "ruin" my luxury car with noisy tires.

I also got a lifetime alignment from Firestone for $160. I only have 17k miles, but the car actually needed adjustment on 2 wheels.

Slammer1

Lots of threads already on tire choices. Be sure you search diligently before posting a new thread. With that said, I have run Michelin Pilot Super Sports and Hankook V12s. The Michelins are more expensive but have a longer tread life but the Hankooks are "stickier". Both are quiet tires, IMO. My vote is for the Hankooks. Nice tread pattern and a good looking sidewall, excellent grip in all road conditions that I've encountered and I got the rears for $340, which is about $160 less than I would have paid for the Michelins.

vapid2323

The Super Sports are really cheap right now, bout 211 a tire for 18s I just picked up all 4.

Ian003

I just went from the Continental DSW to the new Hankook Ventus S1 Noble2 the other day on my 06 IS 250 AWD. So far I like them but I just got them installed yesterday. I'm hoping over time to see if they are better than the continental or not. They were 178 installed per tire, I was going to go with tire rack which was cheaper but the shop I went with had some good incentives so I opted to go with them instead.

panda08

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Bridgestone Potenza s-04 are way too noisy...esp freeway driving with the radio off.

jbone29

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Hankook Ventus V12's is what i have on my car and love them. Have had no complaints yet after almost 1 year. I had the factory tires when i bought the car and they were loud and noisy. I bought them from Discount Tire for around $600 shipped.

melIS350

What do you guys think of the Michelin pilot sport A/S Plus? So far im comparing the michelins and the hankooks. Forgot to mention A/S tires are preferred.

goldfish8

I got over 33k miles on the Michelin A/S plus. I'd say they're a decent buy that performed well for an all season. I'd look at the Michelin A/S 3, it's the new replacement for the A/S plus.

I just got Bridgestone RE970's and they seem maybe a little quieter than my worn A/S plus's. Traction is improved as they are stickier. I might have gotten the A/S 3's but they weren't available.

DaMitsuMan

+1 on the RE760's. Have about 3 thousand on them and have no issues. They are quiet and have great grip. I got them for 1000 OTD with 275/30/19 and 235/35. I would re-buy these in a heartbeat.

SeanIS350

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Does anyone have experience with both the RE760 compared to the Conti DW? Im interested to know which rides smoother.

Slammer1

The S1s are "W" rated where as the V12s are "Y" rated. W rated tires are good up to 168 mph but Y rated tires are good up to 186. The V12s will deliver better handling and less sidewall flex. The ride will be stiffer, but that's the best part!