MR_RX300

Yep time to get my tires...keep putting them off....I guess I will get the Michelin Cross Terrains are 134 each on Tire Rack.....compared to 88 for the Bridgestone originals......hmm decisions decisions....I have no choice I need to get tires this week..Anyone know of any cheaper places that carry the Cross Terrains.....my source apparently failed me that was supposed to get them for me......
Also........i suposed you just turn the tires around cause I Don't think white letters would look right on stock rims????
Any Help Appreciate thanks,

Mike

Lil4X

No problem with the RWL Cross-Terrains, just mount them with the white letters to the inside. the lettering will be practically invisible within a month (since you don't clean the inside of the tire - unless you are Adrien Monk.

You can go up to the next size, 235's if you like for more bite and a more robust look, although there is some difference in price. I opted for the larger CT's and was very happy with them. Performance in light to moderate snow, deep puddles, and off-road was very good (compared to the original GY Integritys). If you are up-sizing, be sure to replace the spare if yours is an AWD RX. Don't worry, it fits fine in the spare tire well.

Check Discount Tire and other outlets for pricing. Tire Rack has excellent prices, but by the time you include shipping and mounting at your local dealer or tire shop, you may not be getting the best deal. You might shop around among several tire shops in your area to do the heavy labor for less.

MR_RX300

cool thanks for the info.
I'll probably stay with the 225's........and I really don't have time to shop around.....I need them have them by end of week...so Tire Rack will end up being most covenient...unless someone out there knows of a great sale going on I don't know about????

accuview

Or you can get the Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza for $117 each. Similar/better performance for less. Check out the ratings on Tirerack. I recently got them and am pretty satisfied with them.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....1=yes&place=10

BOWTIE 3

I put Bridgestone Dueler H/L's on my Silverado a year ago [ white letters mounted to the inside ] . They have high mileage, heat, and traction ratings . They're quiet, smooth, look good, and Costco had the best price around!

TunedRX300

I hope you are not talking about the crappy Bridgestone tire that came with RX.
Bridgestone TR Rating

Francis

I have Michelin Cross Terrains (235/70/16) for 30k miles now. This is a nice replacement over Goodyear integrity. My goodyear spinned a lot on hard 0~60 and hard cornering. Cross Terrains spinned a bit less.

Francis 99' RX, 90k miles

bizzy928

Usually what I do is find the cheapest price online (1010tires.com) Then I take the printout to a local tire shop (Active Green & Ross) and they match the price. $134usd is a pretty good price for what you get.

Lexmex

235-70-16 CrossTerrains will do you well. I have to pay close to $200 USD for my tires down here in Mexico City, but they get two extra layers over the U.S. version.

Lexusfreak

You might want to give serious consideration to a the new Toyo Open Country H/T. Brand new on the market & better than the Michelin's from those I have spoken to who put them on their SUV & less expensive to boot! Here is some info.

http://www.toyocanada.com/products/OpenCountryHTEN.asp

mikey00

Just be careful and know what you are getting when you buy 235 Cross Terrains in the US. If you look at the specs on tirerack the 225 has a wear rating of 700 and the 235 only 420. That means a 225 should last 1.7 times as long as a 235. The 235 Cross Terrain is a cheapened up Cross Terrain made for OEM use. You can also see this on the Michelin website by noting the asterik next to the 235s and reading the footnote.
It was also mentioned that the RX original bridgestone was much cheaper than the Cross Terrain. Not if you take into account that the Bridgestones last about 30k and the CTs over 60K.

Lil4X

My 235-70-16 CT's had about 40K miles on them when I traded cars - with at least another 30K remaining before a change would have even been considered. Somehow I don't believe CR's mileage rating.

mikey00

I am not using Consumer Reports wear ratings. This is the UTQG wear rating stamped on your tire. Most passanger tires sold in the US are required by law to have it. This number comes from a standardized test run according to Department of Transportation standards. The numbers aren't perfect but so far they have been accurate for me. If a certain manufacturer has one model tire rated at 300 and another at 600 you can be pretty the 600 will go twice as far.

Lexusfreak

The Toyo's I suggested have a 640 UTQG rating across the board. With a more aggressive tread pattern for bad weather over the Michelins.

ultra63

Sam's club had the cross terrains when we bought them and Sam's had a great warranty deal on them. I agree with consumer reports-theyse tires aren't very good- not as good as the cheaper OEM tires.