takwaiyeh

Hi all, I carelessly damaged the sidewalls on the front driver-side tire. You can read the details in this post:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=340960

I am now shopping for new set of A/S tires, since I don't like the stock Yoko because of road noise and ride comfort.

From the sticky on the tire subforum, these two sets caught my eyes:
Bridgestone RE960 PP
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S

Which one would you recommend?

Here is my expectations on the new tire:
less road noise than the stock Yoko
better ride comfort than the stock Yoko
decent performance in rain (doesn't rain often in California, but still good to have)

I am not racing with the car, so any extra performance is just a bonus to me,

Thanks in advance.
-Andy

EXP_Cougar

I've done this twice to 2 different tires on my GS. Fortunately I had purchased the tire hazard warranty which paid for itself after the second incident.

As for replacement tire - Cut-Throat put some Michelin MVX Energys on his GS and has been really happy with it. Although I read somewhere that Michelin have discontinued them and replaced it with the Michelin Primacy now.

skyak

the 08's come with Primacy HP's to give a better ride compared to the yoko's. They list for $355 a piece on Tirerack. Found a good deal on Ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ksid=p3907.m29

The G Man

Good Year Eagle F1

vladbph

Just bought those too

MadDawg350

Take a look at the Goodyear Eagle Response Edge. They are an all season tire that has great performance characteristics, both wet and dry. Not to mention they are very quite. I have about 8k on mine since they replaced the Yoko's and I am extremely happy.

ahearn

I had the dealer swap out run-flats with the Michelin PS A/S tires and I've been very happy with them in all respects, but I can't compare them to other tires that might be just as good or better. I've never driven the car with any other tire.

socalJD

The Bridgestones are kinda heavy, I'd go with the PS A/S . . .

jaxgs350

+1 for the Michelin PS AS.... over 23K on mine and love them.... still have a fair amount of tread left.... estimate nearly 30K before I replace them later this summer.... a new set of 4 is at least $1350 with all the mounting/tax/road hazard/bla bla according to one local tire chain I was at today (getting a nail hole fixed on some PS/2's on the wife's SLK, thought I'd do some price checking for my GS's new shoes while I was there).

takwaiyeh

Thanks for all the advice guys.

Here is what I saw so far:
Primacy HP
Good Year Eagle F1 +2
Goodyear Eagle Response Edge
Michelin PS A/S +3

I would definitely go for the Michelin PS A/S after my Yoko tires run its course.

After a day of rest, I am now leaning towards of getting another Yoko (just to replace the damaged one) instead of getting a set of 4 new tires because it would be a waste to through the other 3 Yoko away after just 2K miles.

Anyway, thanks again for the advice. You guys are very helpful,
-Andy

The G Man

At 2000 miles, thats a no brainer. Of course get the yoko.

Armand

I just replaced my Dunlops with the Goodyear Eagle Response Edge as recommended by MADDAWG. Price was $154 ea + 50k mi warranty. I found most of the others (michelin bridgestone etc) didn't come with a mileage warranty so you can end up replacing tires once a year. The goodyears are quiet and very responsive, great taking turns (very stiff sidewall). So far I've clocked about 600 miles with them on surface streets & hwy and they have performed great.

That's my experience

tn2007

costco.com sales BFGoodrich g-Force Super Sport, TW=400 for $164.00.

lazersharp

Goodyear Response Edge 225/50/17 you get very quite and luxurious ride, great performance, great on wet and dry.

socalJD

The GY Response Edge uses kevlar belts instead of the normal steel belts. This results in a lighter tire, altho not sure how puncture resistant the kevlar belts are in actual use. I also imagine that the sidewalls are not as firm due to the Kevlar, but have no real hands on experience with these tires...