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Old 07-21-05, 06:19 AM
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Thought I'd share my initial impressions.

Just put a set of the new Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 (245/40-18) on the front of my '99 GS400. Replaced my Michelin Pilot Sports (235/40-18) after approximately 25K miles.

The new PS2's, although pricey, are much smoother ridewise, quieter and sticker than the original Pilot Sports. They are 'non-directional' and therefore can be swapped (left-to-right or right-to-left) which should help normalize the 'in-board' wear problem due to chamber.

Although I priced them at Tire Rack, Costco, America Tire, etc I bought and had them installed by Globe Tire in Manhattan Beach, Ca. They had them in stock and matched my best price. They did a super job balancing and mounting. They use 'touchless' equipment; no wheel scratches, nicks, etc.

I'll be doing the rears (275/35-18) w/ PS2's in a few months when my existing Pilot Sports wear a little bit more and my 'piggy bank' is restocked.

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Originally Posted by Mr GS400
Thought I'd share my initial impressions.

Just put a set of the new Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 (245/40-18) on the front of my '99 GS400. Replaced my Michelin Pilot Sports (235/40-18) after approximately 25K miles.

The new PS2's, although pricey, are much smoother ridewise, quieter and sticker than the original Pilot Sports. They are 'non-directional' and therefore can be swapped (left-to-right or right-to-left) which should help normalize the 'in-board' wear problem due to chamber.

Although I priced them at Tire Rack, Costco, America Tire, etc I bought and had them installed by Globe Tire in Manhattan Beach, Ca. They had them in stock and matched my best price. They did a super job balancing and mounting. They use 'touchless' equipment; no wheel scratches, nicks, etc.

I'll be doing the rears (275/35-18) w/ PS2's in a few months when my existing Pilot Sports wear a little bit more and my 'piggy bank' is restocked.

I put this same size PS2 on all four wheels when I bought my SSR GT3's from TireRack. This is the first set of replacement tires I have put on the GS but with over 3401,00 miles on my SC I have been through MANY sets of tires. These are by far the nicest riding and handling tires I have had on any of my 4 different model Lexus's You can see in my sig I have done some other suspension mods as well but the grip and ride comfort are excellent. Even at $235 a tire they are a great value for the money.
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I have 255/35/19 in thr front, they work real good, best tires I would get!!
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