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The 3rd gen RX Tire Thread
10th Gear
Joined: Mar 2019
Posts: 10
Likes: 2
From: CA
2012 RX350
PIRELLI
SCORPION VERDE A/S PLUS
[size=13px]255 /50 R19 107H XL BSW[/size]
Purchased at Americas TiresThe wider low profile tires have great grip of the road, however the tires provide a stiffer ride and a bit noisy.
Tread life is great.
Overall happy with the tires
replaced OEM Michelin
Pit Crew
Joined: Oct 2017
Posts: 205
Likes: 43
From: DE
I put on the Scorpion Verde Plus II s about 4 months ago. Love them so far. Quietest tire I have ever had. Absorb road shock quite well .The II s are supposed to be much improved. I think they are superior to the Michelins. I also think Michelins are behind the times in technology and overpriced. I did a lot of research, and these were the newest tires out there. I am very glad I purchased them.
Rookie
Joined: Oct 2018
Posts: 38
Likes: 4
From: TX
spineman, are yours 18's or 19's?
i'm thinking of buying a second RX from this generation [the best IMHO, 10-13], and am looking at ones equipped with 18's just to get 5% reduction in road noise. Truly, if it weren't from the constant roar on our '13 equipped with 19" rims, I would have already bought a second one, but as-is my aging 4runner is quieter in this one respect.
I agree Michelins are average in the noise spec - our '13 has premier ltx's and it roars like a train
i'm thinking of buying a second RX from this generation [the best IMHO, 10-13], and am looking at ones equipped with 18's just to get 5% reduction in road noise. Truly, if it weren't from the constant roar on our '13 equipped with 19" rims, I would have already bought a second one, but as-is my aging 4runner is quieter in this one respect.
I agree Michelins are average in the noise spec - our '13 has premier ltx's and it roars like a train
Intermediate
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 302
Likes: 126
From: CA - California
spineman, are yours 18's or 19's?
i'm thinking of buying a second RX from this generation [the best IMHO, 10-13], and am looking at ones equipped with 18's just to get 5% reduction in road noise. Truly, if it weren't from the constant roar on our '13 equipped with 19" rims, I would have already bought a second one, but as-is my aging 4runner is quieter in this one respect.
I agree Michelins are average in the noise spec - our '13 has premier ltx's and it roars like a train
i'm thinking of buying a second RX from this generation [the best IMHO, 10-13], and am looking at ones equipped with 18's just to get 5% reduction in road noise. Truly, if it weren't from the constant roar on our '13 equipped with 19" rims, I would have already bought a second one, but as-is my aging 4runner is quieter in this one respect.
I agree Michelins are average in the noise spec - our '13 has premier ltx's and it roars like a train
Pit Crew
Joined: Oct 2017
Posts: 205
Likes: 43
From: DE
spineman, are yours 18's or 19's?
i'm thinking of buying a second RX from this generation [the best IMHO, 10-13], and am looking at ones equipped with 18's just to get 5% reduction in road noise. Truly, if it weren't from the constant roar on our '13 equipped with 19" rims, I would have already bought a second one, but as-is my aging 4runner is quieter in this one respect.
I agree Michelins are average in the noise spec - our '13 has premier ltx's and it roars like a train
i'm thinking of buying a second RX from this generation [the best IMHO, 10-13], and am looking at ones equipped with 18's just to get 5% reduction in road noise. Truly, if it weren't from the constant roar on our '13 equipped with 19" rims, I would have already bought a second one, but as-is my aging 4runner is quieter in this one respect.
I agree Michelins are average in the noise spec - our '13 has premier ltx's and it roars like a train
Rookie
Joined: Oct 2018
Posts: 38
Likes: 4
From: TX
I must say the aggregate reviews of the Scorpion Verdes does not motivate me to try them. not a very high wow factor
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...RatingsReviews
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...RatingsReviews
Rookie
Joined: Oct 2018
Posts: 38
Likes: 4
From: TX
Pit Crew
Joined: Oct 2017
Posts: 205
Likes: 43
From: DE
I must say the aggregate reviews of the Scorpion Verdes does not motivate me to try them. not a very high wow factor
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...RatingsReviews
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...RatingsReviews
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Driver
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 85
Likes: 7
From: ga
I drive a 2014 RX 350 that came with Michelin Latitues, they lasted almost 40,000 until they performed poorly in the rain. I replaced them with Michelin LTX premiers and now have 73,000 on the car. They are still doing well even in heavy rain and are not noisy. We also put them on my wife's 2013 Rx 450H and those are great as well. I am sure they won't make the 60,000 mile rating, but Costco stands behind the wear and will replace them prorated when the time comes. The only other tire I am considering is Cooper, but will need to get more info. Both cars have 19 inch wheels.
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 25
Likes: 0
From: CA
We wore through our Verde Pluses a lot faster than I was expecting (definitely less than 50k miles) since we were swapping them with Blizzaks in the winter (which also wore rather quickly but I blame my laziness on getting them swamped promptly when snow stopped). Verdes were good tires but really not thrilled with the tread life.
Building on the laziness and lack of driving with COVID I procrastinated on taking the Blizzaks off until earlier this month and finally went for a set of BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport LT from Costco which seemed like a great price at ~$171/tire before installation (I called a local shop to price compare and they were $1,100 with installation and said if I could get them at the Costco price to jump on it since they couldn't match it with their wholesale pricing). I was planning on keeping the Blizzaks for one more season but was advised they were very worn and I'd be getting better snow traction with the new tires so we went ahead and tossed them. Put ~1.5k miles on them immediately after install with back to back roadtrips and so far am loving them. Very quiet and smooth ride. Haven't had them in any adverse weather yet so TBD on that but happy with the price and performance so far.
Building on the laziness and lack of driving with COVID I procrastinated on taking the Blizzaks off until earlier this month and finally went for a set of BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport LT from Costco which seemed like a great price at ~$171/tire before installation (I called a local shop to price compare and they were $1,100 with installation and said if I could get them at the Costco price to jump on it since they couldn't match it with their wholesale pricing). I was planning on keeping the Blizzaks for one more season but was advised they were very worn and I'd be getting better snow traction with the new tires so we went ahead and tossed them. Put ~1.5k miles on them immediately after install with back to back roadtrips and so far am loving them. Very quiet and smooth ride. Haven't had them in any adverse weather yet so TBD on that but happy with the price and performance so far.
Rookie
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 37
Likes: 0
From: Connecticut
Costco Sale on Michelin Tires; Question
I drive my 2012 RX 350 mostly local and put about 5K miles on it annually but it finally needs new tires. Costco is running a sale until Aug 4 of $110 off (about 10%) both Mich Latitude Tour HP and the Primacy MXM4 are on sale, the Latitudes cost about $50 more for the 4 tires, I don't know which Mich tires are currently on my car, and comparison charts between these two Mich tires make it seem they're very close to identical....anyone have thoughts regarding my choice here, I plan to order. BTW, The Mich Premier LTX DT are NOT at Costco for my model, just those two Mich models....... Many thanks
Steve in Connecticut
Steve in Connecticut
Advanced
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 717
Likes: 357
From: Vermont
Ha, at the rate we're (not) driving, 30,000 will last me six years, about as long as I want to keep a tire anyway. I got the Latitudes from Costco and find them quite acceptable...
Rookie
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 37
Likes: 0
From: Connecticut
I think the best bang-for-the-buck all-season tire for these crossover SUVs remains the General Altimax RT43. I have had a set on my 2013 Subaru Outback 3.6R for three years now and I can assure you they are indeed great tires. When the mediocre Kumho Solus KL21 tires that came on my wife's 2015 RX350 when we purchased it in late October 2018 wear out, I will replace them with a set of these Generals.
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Racer
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 1,994
Likes: 603
From: NC
My opinion regarding the General Altimax RT43 tire has not changed. Still the best bang-for-the-buck SUV / Crossover tire on the market. The December 2016-installed H-rated version on my 2013 Outback 3.6R continues to provide me with excellent grip in all weather conditions. These tires remain quiet, they continue to track straight, and their treadwear has been minimal (and even). I run them at 32 to 33 psi year-round. I still intend to put a set on my wife's 2015 RX350 at some point but given our very limited driving right now due to the pandemic, that will probably be at least a couple of years from now unless her mediocre Kumho tires start to disintegrate.
For further information to assist in making your decision, go to tirerack.com, find the General Altimax RT43, and read the customer reviews (particularly any reviews submitted by RX-series owners or Toyota Highlander owners).
For further information to assist in making your decision, go to tirerack.com, find the General Altimax RT43, and read the customer reviews (particularly any reviews submitted by RX-series owners or Toyota Highlander owners).
Last edited by RX in NC; Aug 4, 2020 at 10:22 AM.
