dimadc

Facing replacement of stock tires that my vehicle came with, which are Dunlop Grand Track AT 23 (275/60R-18)
I also have other choices which are:
-Nitto NT-404 Extreme Force SUV 275/60R-18
-Michelin Pilot LTX 275/60R-18
- Bridgestone Dueler H/T D684 275/60R-18

Any suggestions?

I'm also considering an option of going "plus zero" and getting a wider tire with size 285/60R-18.
Here are my other choices:
Hankook Ventus ST RHO6
Falken Ziex S/TZ-04
Falken Ziex S/TZ-01
Goodyear Eagle GT II
BF Goodrich g-Force T/A KDW NT
Pirelli Scorpion Zero
Yokohama Geolandar HTS
Michelin Pilot LTX
Yokohama AVS S/T
Kumho ECSTA STX
Sumitomo HTR Sport H/P
All of these tires are only available in 285/60R/18

My question is wheather any of you went with an optional tires and would it work out with OEM wheels.

Thanks!

B2001AS

Hi,

Get BFG ALL TERRAIN T/A 285/65/18.

skyman

I am curious about why you are replacing the tires on an 04. Are they worn out or you just want a differnet brand and size? I have 40K on the original Michelin LTX's and still have 6/32 left. I will definitely stay with the Michelin tires when it comes time to replace the current ones.

Deven

I did extensive research before changing my tires. I had 50K on the original Michelins, and they had some more milage left on them, but 2 tires had sidewall puntures so I replaced all of them. I ended up with the Kumho ECSTA STX. Not only are they rated better that most of the other tires (including the michelins) they were litterally half the price. The only negative is that they are rated for lesser milage. So I figured that at half the cost, even if I have to change them more frequently, I am still ahead. I have 10K miles on them already, and they run just as smooth and perhaps quieter than the Michellins. The size is a little wider at 285 as well (instead of 275) so handling might be better.

Personnally I have been a OEM guy for years, but I will never buy Michellin again, even though all my cars have them. They are very good, durable, reliable tires, but they are extremely overpriced. After doing 'research' (there are many websites with tire ratings and user ratings) many other brands (yokohama, nikko, kuhmo, etc ) offer excellent tires, rated better and are usually cheaper (plus if you are anti-France, another good reason not to buy Michellins).

dimadc

Thank you for replying. Did you install your tires on original rims that came with your Lexus?
I'm a little bit hesitant to install 285 instead of 275 on the same rims. If it worked out for you, then it should work out for me. 285 range has much better choice of tires then 275.

wlee69

I have the Yokohama Geolanders on OEM rims 285/60r18 and they are really quiet and smooth. Also good in the snow. Check out the tirerack for the tire ratings.....

Deven

Yes the 285 are on original OEM 18" rims and yes there are more choices at 285 than at 275. What is funny is that most of the tire stores have the 285 as the 'recommended' size for the 18"OEM rims. I agree with the above post that the Yokahama are also very well rated.