Replacing OEM Tires Is A Really Big Difference?
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Replacing OEM Tires Is A Really Big Difference?
So I've heard many people say that the OEM tires on the IS350 is not all that great, but is replacing it with the Michelin Pilot Sport would really make that big of a difference? Would I be able to feel the differences when I do the replacement with Michelin Pilot Sport tires after my OEM tires are wear out?
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I'm debating using the current tires on the AWD as snow tires and then putting summer tires on the rest of the year. It's the freak Utah snow storms in the fall and spring that give me pause though. I would have to park it and have my Tacoma pick me up.
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I remember that the stock Bridgestones on my '08 IS250 were very loud by 15k miles and the treadwear wasn't impressive.... I replaced them with Hankook Ventus V12 Evos and liked those tires a lot better for half the price of a new set of Bridgestones. I don't know if the '14 cars have the same tire but I definitely won't be replacing them with OEM once they are spent.
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I probably would never go on the track, but sometimes I love to turn fast around corners and just drive fast to enjoy the car in sport + mode. So I wouldn't see much of a difference unless I go on the track? I remember one time I went to wash my car and afterwards the car felt a whole lot lighter including when steering. My 2 passengers in the car also notice the differences right away. I was surprise to see the magic of cleaning the car from overall dust and especially the brake dusts I believe were the reason. I wonder if I would have the same feeling if not similar if I swap the OEM tires with PSS.
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I plan to run Bridgestone RE-11s again as soon as these wear out. I used them on my Evo X that I had previously. I could have bought cheaper tires that have similar dry grip capabilities, but I wanted the better noise reduction and wet traction.
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I probably would never go on the track, but sometimes I love to turn fast around corners and just drive fast to enjoy the car in sport + mode. So I wouldn't see much of a difference unless I go on the track? I remember one time I went to wash my car and afterwards the car felt a whole lot lighter including when steering. My 2 passengers in the car also notice the differences right away. I was surprise to see the magic of cleaning the car from overall dust and especially the brake dusts I believe were the reason. I wonder if I would have the same feeling if not similar if I swap the OEM tires with PSS.
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Disagree. I've got Pilot Super Sports on my Mustang GT and they're superb in the role of a non-tracked, daily driver. Tremendous grip, the ride is good, and they're great in the rain. They also wear well. As soon as I burn down the Bridgestones, they're going on my IS 350. Not very cheap--I spent $305/tire at Tire Rack, but definitely worth it.
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Replacing the factory tires on just about any car can be the best upgrade one can do.
The Pilot Super Sport is not a track tire. It is a performance summer tire designed for street use. As a summer tire for the street, it is an absolute fantastic tire. I think the Bridgestone S-04 Pole Position is right behind it as an alternative.
The Michelin Sport A/S3, I call a fantastic 3 season tire. The A/S3 is built on the Pilot Super Sport carcass, but with an all season tread design and compound. It will last longer than the Pilot Super Sport and yes, can be used in cold temps, meaning below 45deg. I call it a great 3 season tire because it does not perform in snow.
Links to the tires:
Michelin Pilot Super Sport
Bridgestone Potenza S-04 Pole Position
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S3
The Pilot Super Sport is not a track tire. It is a performance summer tire designed for street use. As a summer tire for the street, it is an absolute fantastic tire. I think the Bridgestone S-04 Pole Position is right behind it as an alternative.
The Michelin Sport A/S3, I call a fantastic 3 season tire. The A/S3 is built on the Pilot Super Sport carcass, but with an all season tread design and compound. It will last longer than the Pilot Super Sport and yes, can be used in cold temps, meaning below 45deg. I call it a great 3 season tire because it does not perform in snow.
Links to the tires:
Michelin Pilot Super Sport
Bridgestone Potenza S-04 Pole Position
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S3
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