I had the dealer swap my OEM Bridgestone EL 42's for OEM Michelin MXM4 (W) before I picked up my car at purchase. So far the Michelin's are fine.

I'm just doing long term planning for when I need to replace my tires. So I'm still interested in any experience anyone has had with the Bridgestone Serenity Tires.

 

Speaking about tires, what is the quietest tires out there for a stock LS-460 regardless of wear and handling?

 

I got rid of the OEM tires from Bridgestone and put on Michelin Pilot Sport A/S. Wonderful tire. Quiet. Great rain handling. Outstanding tire IMHO.

 

I thought I had read some unfavorable comments on here about the Dunlop Sport Maxx OEM's, but mine have turned out to be good tires so far (roughly 5,000 miles). They have good wet and dry traction, seem to be quiet, and take a good bite on curves.

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Almost any aftermarket tire will outperform and outlast the OEM tires, which are built to lower standards so the manufacturer can save a few $$$. I would stick with Michelin, Bridgestone or Goodyear. Go with a V rated or higher tire and you will maintain the ride and handling that came with your OEM tires.

 

-1 on the Goodyears..
Yoko's do a decent job.

 

Ok, I am at 8000 miles and the Bridgestone alleged tires are 60% worn. (I can't call it a real tire if it burns up that fast).

Anyway, I ordered Continential ProContact tires for a grand total of $710 including installation all taxes and nusance fees. I probably should try to beat up Lexus for some of that...but I think I'd rather not burn up a "pain in the **** customer" chit over something that small. These new puppies should be on the rim and out the door in about 7 days and come with a 60,000 warranty. So when they're burnt up at 20,000 to 25,000 miles as is common around Pittsburgh I'll get the next set for about half off. I also suspect the snow traction will be better than the Turanza "performance" tires. Again, there is no such thing as "performance" or "touring" with regard to tires in Pittsburgh.

I'll report again when they are installed as to road noise (I'd rather put up with some road noise in return for tires that last) and handling. As I keep mentioning, handling is nasty around here with ANY tire anyway.

 

By the way, since I am NOT getting these thru the Lexus dealer, is there anything that "Mr. Tire" needs to know about resetting the pressure sensors?

 

Just push and hold the "Tire Reset Button" under the dash for three seconds and your done. Or -- Go thru the "Menu" button to: Setup, Calibration, Tires and reset it there.

 

Any tires rated for 60,000 miles will not be as supple, and therefore less tacky, than the OEM tires... Let us know how it works for you. The LS is such a smooth car you may not notice...

 

OK, I had the 4 Continental tires installed today. So far they seem fine.

 

Wow. Continental guarantees a tire with a wear rating of 360 for 60,000 miles!?!?

The rule of thumb for DOT treadwear ratings is to add two zeros to the number and that's the miles you can reasonably expect to get from the tire. So, I'd look for maybe 36,000 miles if you take really, really good care of them ... more like 30,000 in real life.

But, hey - if they want to pay you half of the replacement cost for the next set, good for them.

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I would doubt that they'll last more than 20,000 around here. Even that would be double what the Turanzas got. The pro-rated warranty is the key. I used to do this with Michelins on my old Mercedes S class cars (I had 5 before seeing the light). Paid full pop for the first set then got pro-rated replacements on the very cheap. I was told by the lady running the tire place today that they do quite a few of these pro rated replacements but that the companies make it up in other markets where the tires actually last. I do agree, however, that a 60K warranty seems to good to be true. I'll bet that deal won't be available next time. Oh, sometimes NTB will warranty tires themselves even if the manufacturer won't. I couldn't get that this time, that's why I bot the Connys from other than NTB. ("Mr Tire" actually....new to our area but claims 700 stores)

 

Man, I never get more than 20K miles out of any tires. I can't imagine 60K. Really curious in a few years what you get.

 

Agreed. 25K would be a miracle. That's why I shop for a warrantied tire.