1996LS400

I need to purchase a new set of tires 225/60/16's for my 96 LS400.

My interests are in a quiet, soft and smooth plushy ride. I guess a touring tire is what I am looking for, but of course I wouldn't mind some performance as well.

I am also on a limited budget (according to my wife), so I would like to get the best tire for the money.

Any recommendations are welcomed and appreciated!

Shawnmack

Check the tire rack people are raving about the new Michelin pilot Exalto A/S.

e-man

The Exalto A/S is supposed to be good, but might be a bit more performance oriented than you are looking for. I have a set of 16s that I run for the winter on my GS400, and the Exalto A/S will be the next tire I buy for that car.

For an LS400 in 225/60/16, I'd check out the the Bridgestone Turanza LS-H or LS-V, and the Michelin Energy Plus MXV4.

1996LS400

Thanks for the input guys!

I'm going through Tirerack.com but would love to hear from people with the tires on their cars.

Anybody have the Kumho KH16s?

Blavatsky

I'm gonna check to see what Kumhos I have on my 99 LS400....the ones i have I do NOT recommend; it came with them when I got the car, but the ride/road noise is pretty crappy.

1996LS400

Thanks Blavatsky!

I was talking to one the tire guys about Kumho and he said that Kumho is a good tire, but they have made some crappy ones which easily tarnished the name.

I had a set that came on my Corvette and actually liked them, but I never had another tire on there to compare so I don't really know. No road noise at all, and cornering was great. But that's a whole nother type of tire.

Blizzy

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I had Michelin Pilot MXM4's on my SC400. They were super luxury in their noise level and feel. They hooked remarkably well off the line for a touring tire. Quality tire for sure.

Brandon@TR

For the best ride quality I recommed the Bridgestone Turanza LS-H.

1996LS400

Thanks Barndon! I've heard these mentioned a lot.

Anybody have anything else?

Blavatsky

Yeah, I have a set of 225/40/18 Kuhmo Ecsta ASX on my 93 acura legend...great tire for the money ($92 a piece), and over 400 treadwear rating.

The kuhmos on my lex are Kuhmo Ecsta Supra....they are at about 40% treadwear, but like I said the road noise/feeling is not what it should be. I'll be going with some Bridgestone Turanzas most likely when I replace.

1996LS400

Went ahead with the Bridgestone Turanzas LS-H's. Great ride, I wouldn't call it the quietest tire but I am pleased. A little expensive, but I guess you gotta pay for the good stuff.