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Old Feb 1, 2018 | 06:40 PM
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what are the best tires for is250c
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Old Feb 1, 2018 | 06:59 PM
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Rubber ones....the wooden kind don't hold up well after about 20mph. The metal ones are to noisy.
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Three excellent tires to consider


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https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests...y.jsp?ttid=216
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Old Feb 1, 2018 | 08:33 PM
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Bf Goodrich G-Force Comp 2 A/S.... amazing traction dry. wet and snow. I couldn't be more repleased!

This being my first none square setup, it seems docile, resposive, queit, and fun. At xxx speeds, you'd think you're doing 65....
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Thank you! But that now leads to many more questions.

Solid rubber or the ones that are hollow? I’d prefer solid because I can’t blow up the other ones – hurts my lips and cheeks.

Should I get the winter ones – there’s lots of white powder here (but not the cold stuff).

If I get wooden ones, would mahogany hold up better than say, oak? Could I go faster with hard wood ��
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Thanks Primavera - good info. After 28k the OE BFGs were toast. Car is over 6 yrs old, so no joy with mfgr or dealer.
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Originally Posted by Mrfix
Rubber ones....the wooden kind don't hold up well after about 20mph. The metal ones are to noisy.
Hilarious!!
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Old Feb 2, 2018 | 06:43 AM
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Originally Posted by gkrz
Thanks Primavera - good info. After 28k the OE BFGs were toast. Car is over 6 yrs old, so no joy with mfgr or dealer.
I am assuming that your front tires are toasted much more than the rear? Particularly on the inside? You might research the threads about the lower control arm bushings and dynamic castor caused by the OE LCA bushings. I believe many people are getting much more mileage out of their front tires after replacing them with RRRacing USRS or Figs LCA bushings. I replaced my and it really changes how the car feels and handles so much better. It'd be a good time to do it before you replace your tires assuming you're getting an alignment with the new tires.
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If I was in the market for new tires I would go with the General G-MAX AS-05. Stellar reviews. They're made by Continental and so they're sort of a budget-priced DWS alternative.

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I like Michelin Pilot Super Sports
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If I was in the market for new tires I would go with the General G-MAX AS-05. Stellar reviews. They're made by Continental and so they're sort of a budget-priced DWS alternative.
I put those on my other family non Lexus car, after reading the reviews. They are great, and not pricey, and so far they have met my expectations. They replaced my Michelins MX on there. Michelins were $900 for the set last time I changed. For the General I paid $230 after the $170 coupons online, for 4 18s.

For my ISC, if my OEM wears out (car has only 9K miles on it so far), I may try a set of these https://www.firestonetire.com/tire/firehawk-indy-500
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Whichever tires you decide to buy it's important to inspect the identification number and the age of your tires: DOT# week and year of production. Many retailers will still try to sell their old stock as a "brand new tires".
Even when buying online you can request for late production date.


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A good point... ^^

That said I would be less worried about tires age BUT only if stored inside. If stored outside in the elements aged tires can dry rot and crack or have other failures...

Of huge concern for sport bikes when a tiny contact patch is life or death...
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