kennylexsc

My 2000 GS 300 originial tire size is 225/55/16 inch, I wonder if I can go to 225 but in 60 same 16 inch to save some money, Is it possible to change from 55 to 60, does it affect the driving condition?

Also any body use the Goodyear Viva 2 tire brand at Walmart before?
Currently onsale this brand for $75 per Viva 2 tire in 225/60/16 inch

Does it affect the driving changing from 55 to 60?

Thank you for all your help!

wutiteez

iTrader: (1)

no it wont affect anything at all if your car is at stock height. You might even feel a smoother ride since the tire wall will be a little bigger. You should be good

Infamous 1

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You won't have any problems!

jcat_350

shouldn't have any problems other than the fact that you're buying tires for a lexus at walmart....


if you want a cheap good tire just go to a tire place and get Fuzion HRi's, i have them in the stock 215-55-16 and they ride excellent, and at only 75 a tire with supposed 40k mile treadwear you really can't go wrong.

mitsuguy

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The Viva is not going to be the correct speed rating for your car... if you went to a real tire shop, hopefully they'd inform you of that... unfortunately, the guys at wal-mart don't get much training on what works on a car other than size...

kennylexsc

originial speed rating is H-130 for 225/55/16 tire, so T-118 rating should be fine right since I am driving with the speed 118 mile.

Treatwear warranty means anything like 50,000 or 60,000 or 80,000 mile, does it mean tires last longer?

What advice new tires in 225/60/16 what brand and reasonable price?

Thank you for all your help

mitsuguy

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Alright, I surely hope they didn't tell you that would all be OK...

Going from an H rated tire (which is considered a performance tire) to a T rated tire is a huge difference. T is considered a touring tire (as is S and below). They do not have reinforced sidewalls, so your car will not handle the way it is supposed to... It is not about the maximum speed of the tire, it is about its internal construction, and speed rating (aka performance rating) is crucial to the vehicles handling.

Also, going from 225/55-16 to 225/60-16 will be a softer ride, less handling performance again, and will screw with your odometer, speedometer and fuel mileage...

A quick glance at Tire Racks site shows a couple tires around your price point that are correctly sized and have the correct performance rating...

kennylexsc

So I have to stick with the H rated tire right no other S or T or lower than H rated?
This is important


thank you Mitsuguy for your help

mitsuguy

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you don't have to, but it is highly recommended... I would assume part of the reason you bought your Lexus was to have a good ride and good handling - you detract from that if you don't stay with a similar or better tire

ArmyofOne

The Goodyear viva2 is what i put on my cavalier with 149,000 miles...that i paid $1000 for.

I would not TOUCH that lexus with ANYTHING less than the Assurance lineup as far as goodyear is concerned. These are the only tires they make that are worth a damn for everyday applications.

If you care about road noise, the Viva2 is not the one you want LOL.

kennylexsc

Has anyone tried out this brand primewell ps830/850 size 225/60/16 also H rated tire?

Is it a good type of tire? they're selling at tireplus store for $50 per tire,
let me know if this is good

thanks

mitsuguy

iTrader: (2)

I sell that tire actually. Honestly, it is made for someone who absolutely needs tires, but cannot afford something good.

As far as reliability, they seem ok, but I wouldn't put them on my car...

The least expensive, decent tire, in the original size that I would run, would be the Kumho ASX... through Tire Rack, they are only $70 a tire...