DrPartagas

I need some serious advice from tire and wheel experts.

I have a new 2004 Flint/black LS 430 with factory 17. inch tires/wheels.

I am planning to replace with 18 inch All Seasons with new After-Market wheels.

Will you please provide the best choices for All Seasons and an elegant ,yet sporty wheel, to set off my LS vehicle.

Thanks
Pete

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EXE.UCF10

iTrader: (3)

Michelin Pilot Sport A/S.

DrPartagas

Morris, What are some high quality tires that you like for the old LS 430?

morris

iTrader: (2)

Far from an expert but if I were you I would start my research with the following.

1. BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDWS
2. Kumho ECSTA ASX
3. Michelin Pilot Sport A/S
4. Goodyear Eagle RS-A

Read the tire reviews on Tire rack from customers that actually had them. If I recall the Gforce may have had a problem with handling on wet surfaces, but I am not sure. Three of these tires are under 200.00 each and for what you want to put them on I think that is money well saved. More money does not equal better tire. I currently use 100.00 Sumitomos on my GS and I drive pretty hard, I dont think spirited sums it up. These 100.00 Tires handle every bit as good and last twice as long as the 200.00-300.00 S02 polepositions that I used to use

HOpe this helps

P.S. THese are all season tires and should be good for you up in PA not as good as snow tires in the snow but a great compromise.

Lexusfreak

An excellent choice.....however if you provide the exact tire size your looking for, I can give you ALL the choices to decide from.......in an all season.

blueGS400

man that car requires 20's,,,,,,,,,,,,,its against the law to do anything else

rheiy

I run Michelin All Season Pilot Sport 245/45/17 on my GS430 in the winter. Great tire but expensive.
In the summer, I put on my 18" aftermarket with summer tires. For what it's worth, ever consider keeping your stock wheels with all season and ordering aftermarket's with high performance summer tires?

elclassico

anyone ever do this? any opinion?pros and cons? im having some rubbing issues?

rominl

iTrader: (4)

i don't have ls430, but all lexus are about the same. i removed it before, it's totally cosmetic stuff, nothing will happens. just put the clips back on and you are fine