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The 3rd gen RX Tire Thread
8th Gear
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 8
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From: New Mexico
I run the Michelin Defender LTX M/S on my 4wd Tahoe. Great tires. Under icy conditions I could move when others could not. I have also used Michelin X-Ice winter tires on my RWD Miata and there were times when I could move and others were struggling to get traction. You cannot beat a good winter tire. If they save you once from an accident they are worth it. I had purchased the winter tires and put them on some inexpensive rims then I swapped them on and off seasonally. Once my existing tires on my 2013 450H are worn out I will replace with the Michelin Defenders
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Lexus Champion
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,973
Likes: 55
From: Ohio
Michelin Premier LTX. Survived through an ice storm on these when we were caught by surprise on our way South a few years ago. Otherwise, I would have had Michelin XIce Xi2 winter tires on.
Premier LTX was tailored specifically for Gen4 RX.
Premier LTX was tailored specifically for Gen4 RX.
Rookie
Joined: Oct 2018
Posts: 38
Likes: 4
From: TX
Interested in this topic also, for our 2013. Michelins now, but I want the QUIETEST tire I can find, sized in as tall a sidewall as possible without scraping [19"s]. More rubber, quiet rubber. I don't care about longevity, how they look, what they cost, etc. Just cut the road noise.
Interesting remark about the Duelers. On our 2007 4Runner the duelers are pretty quiet. And, because the 4runner has "wandering" steering issues [they all do, not just mine], the Duelers have been good in that regard, way better than the Michelins or awful Nitto knobbies that I originally inherited. Maybe not THE quietest, but in the hunt.
I have another post to make on the Quiet topic
Interesting remark about the Duelers. On our 2007 4Runner the duelers are pretty quiet. And, because the 4runner has "wandering" steering issues [they all do, not just mine], the Duelers have been good in that regard, way better than the Michelins or awful Nitto knobbies that I originally inherited. Maybe not THE quietest, but in the hunt.
I have another post to make on the Quiet topic
Just bought a 2015 RX base, certified with 29,000 miles. The car is equipped with Bridgestone Dueler tires and the ride is dreadfully harsh. Given that these tires are so hard they literally shake the car as it hits
every bump, it's hard to believe that Duelers are indeed one of the tires Lexus specified as "original equipment" tires (!!). After test-driving the car herself, and agreeing about the harshness, the sales manager gave me $1,000 toward a new set of tires as part of the deal. I'm new to Lexus ownership, and I don't want to make a $1,000 mistake. I need suggestions on replacements. My priorities are a smooth ride, minimum noise and at least moderately decent handling. In my research, all of the tires Lexus recommended have terrible reviews. Alternate candidates are the Continental Truecontact Tour, the Continental Crosscontact LX20, the Michelin Defender T+H or the Michelin Premiere LTX (lowest rated of the four I mention here). If anyone has any experience with these tires on a 3rd Gen RX, I'd be much obliged if you'd share your experience. And I'd be much appreciative of other suggestions, too. Thanks very much in advance for your thoughts.
every bump, it's hard to believe that Duelers are indeed one of the tires Lexus specified as "original equipment" tires (!!). After test-driving the car herself, and agreeing about the harshness, the sales manager gave me $1,000 toward a new set of tires as part of the deal. I'm new to Lexus ownership, and I don't want to make a $1,000 mistake. I need suggestions on replacements. My priorities are a smooth ride, minimum noise and at least moderately decent handling. In my research, all of the tires Lexus recommended have terrible reviews. Alternate candidates are the Continental Truecontact Tour, the Continental Crosscontact LX20, the Michelin Defender T+H or the Michelin Premiere LTX (lowest rated of the four I mention here). If anyone has any experience with these tires on a 3rd Gen RX, I'd be much obliged if you'd share your experience. And I'd be much appreciative of other suggestions, too. Thanks very much in advance for your thoughts.
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 27
Likes: 1
From: TX
Need new tires for my 2012 RX350. I currently have Michelin Latitude Touring which was replaed at 37K mileage.
Looking for suggestion -
Michelin Primacy MXM4 P235/60R18 vs Goodyear Assurance ComforTred Touring?
Things which I found out and am considering:
- Goodyear (180$) is cheaper than Michelin ($220) by $160 for all 4 tires (from Sears)
- Goodyear seems to be having longer threadlife - 70K miles (Michelin gave me 37K miles both times)
- Need smooth ride - I know Michelin does offer that but not sure about Goodyear
Looking for suggestion -
Michelin Primacy MXM4 P235/60R18 vs Goodyear Assurance ComforTred Touring?
Things which I found out and am considering:
- Goodyear (180$) is cheaper than Michelin ($220) by $160 for all 4 tires (from Sears)
- Goodyear seems to be having longer threadlife - 70K miles (Michelin gave me 37K miles both times)
- Need smooth ride - I know Michelin does offer that but not sure about Goodyear
Surprisingly (to me anyway), the Assurance tires have been very good so far. Smooth and quiet, with good tracking in wet weather.
Driver
Joined: Jul 2018
Posts: 70
Likes: 4
From: Wi
I did replace with Goodyear WeatherReady. Have about 7000 miles on them with one rotation at 6000 miles. I have noticed they are louder then when I first had them installed. Well, it’s too late to return them. Lesson learned. When these need to be replaced I will go back to Michelin. Never had them in snow, but ok in the rain.
Driver School Candidate
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 16
Likes: 1
From: PA
Just a followup - I put a set of Pirelle Scorpion Verde all season on my 2013 RX350 on August 1, 2016. I have a little over 51k miles on them. Other than them being a bit noisy, I don't have any complaints. I will probably be changing them out this fall. Any suggestions on a tire to replace them?
Pit Crew
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 102
Likes: 9
From: ma
Not normal for the Duelers
Just bought a 2015 RX base, certified with 29,000 miles. The car is equipped with Bridgestone Dueler tires and the ride is dreadfully harsh. Given that these tires are so hard they literally shake the car as it hits
every bump, it's hard to believe that Duelers are indeed one of the tires Lexus specified as "original equipment" tires (!!). After test-driving the car herself, and agreeing about the harshness, the sales manager gave me $1,000 toward a new set of tires as part of the deal. I'm new to Lexus ownership, and I don't want to make a $1,000 mistake. I need suggestions on replacements. My priorities are a smooth ride, minimum noise and at least moderately decent handling. In my research, all of the tires Lexus recommended have terrible reviews. Alternate candidates are the Continental Truecontact Tour, the Continental Crosscontact LX20, the Michelin Defender T+H or the Michelin Premiere LTX (lowest rated of the four I mention here). If anyone has any experience with these tires on a 3rd Gen RX, I'd be much obliged if you'd share your experience. And I'd be much appreciative of other suggestions, too. Thanks very much in advance for your thoughts.
every bump, it's hard to believe that Duelers are indeed one of the tires Lexus specified as "original equipment" tires (!!). After test-driving the car herself, and agreeing about the harshness, the sales manager gave me $1,000 toward a new set of tires as part of the deal. I'm new to Lexus ownership, and I don't want to make a $1,000 mistake. I need suggestions on replacements. My priorities are a smooth ride, minimum noise and at least moderately decent handling. In my research, all of the tires Lexus recommended have terrible reviews. Alternate candidates are the Continental Truecontact Tour, the Continental Crosscontact LX20, the Michelin Defender T+H or the Michelin Premiere LTX (lowest rated of the four I mention here). If anyone has any experience with these tires on a 3rd Gen RX, I'd be much obliged if you'd share your experience. And I'd be much appreciative of other suggestions, too. Thanks very much in advance for your thoughts.
Racer
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 1,987
Likes: 599
From: NC
I am assuming you mean Sumitomo tires. As a brand, they tend to wear out rather quickly (at least that was the case five to ten years ago). Perhaps some of their newer tire models are now capable of lasting longer.
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 27
Likes: 1
From: TX
Rookie
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 47
Likes: 7
From: North Carolina
The Just bought this RX and it has Yokohama on it , it’s really smooth, quiet and compliant...I hope they last well...They seem to be rated pretty well.
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Driver School Candidate
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
From: FL
Just purchased the Michelin Premier LTX All Season Luxury SUV 235/55R19 with a 60k warranty from Costco yesterday. The difference it makes in the ride is amazing. Was a total of $943.38 and worth it.
Driver
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 75
Likes: 6
From: Illinois
We have Michelin Premier LTX All Season tires on our 2015 Lexus RX450h also from Costco. If you take them back to Costco every 7000 miles and when you get a low tire pressure warning you should get 60,000+ miles on the tires. They have been great snow tires as well as dry/wet tires. The use of nitrogen by Costco stabilizes the pressure between summer/winter. The only time we had a low pressure alarm was when we had a nail and a bolt puncture. Costco fixed the punctures and they ride as good as new.