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You go through tires like my mother goes through (throws away) coffeepots.
ha... does she buy cheap ones? because they're absolutely terrible. many people think all drip coffee makers are the same. they're not. the biggest difference is that cheap ones don't/can't heat the water hot enough, so the coffee tastes terrible. i've been through a bunch until i got a cuisinart. i've had 3 or 4 of those i'd guess, each lasting several years. they're awesome and still not very expensive. maybe you can get your mom one.
about tires, i won't drive with mixed brands or mixed wear amounts. just can't do it.
the lc500 with its run flats though... i'd like to have non run flats for the more comfortable ride, but i'm not sure i can bring myself to do that either, but then again, my ioniq has non runflat tires and a fix a flat kit and i live with that. still, my lc only has 8k mi. on it so the tires are fine for now, and a set of decent tires for it is $2k so i'm ok waiting on that decision.
the lc500 with its run flats though... i'd like to have non run flats for the more comfortable ride, but i'm not sure i can bring myself to do that either, but then again, my ioniq has non runflat tires and a fix a flat kit and i live with that. still, my lc only has 8k mi. on it so the tires are fine for now, and a set of decent tires for it is $2k so i'm ok waiting on that decision.
what's DBD?
Michelin Primacy tour is available in your size.
and would ride way smoother than whatever RFTs are on your LC now.
They are nowhere near their peak. They will eventually be the dominant technology, it’s a foregone conclusion. They’re the future and gasoline is the past. It may take longer to get there than many thought but it will get there. More and more governments will force ICE out and it will just no longer make sense for carmakers to make primarily ICE vehicles.
My kids will very possibly never own an ICE car, or perhaps one depending on what I buy them.
Originally Posted by Carfan94
Michelin Primacy tour is available in your size.
and would ride way smoother than whatever RFTs are on your LC now.
Those are good tires but they aren’t dynamic enough for the LC, I would stick with an ultra high performance tire.
Michelin Primacy tour is available in your size.
and would ride way smoother than whatever RFTs are on your LC now.
But would be a substantial step down from a grip perspective. Stock tires on the LC are Pilot Super Sport RFT. Pilot Sport 4S or the new Pilot Sport S 5 would both be a more appropriate replacement, and would provide even better performance along with more comfort.
Check out this '88 MR2 on BAT. Only 2900 miles on it. I can't tell you how much I want this car. I regret the sale of my first gen MR2 all of the time.
Those are good tires but they aren’t dynamic enough for the LC, I would stick with an ultra high performance tire.
Thats what I thought about my GS, But the ExtremeContacts are too loud and harsh for my car. Also I’m going to downsize to 17 inch wheels when I get the P7s.
It might depend on how hard he pushes his LC on winding roads.
Originally Posted by SW17LS
Or he could go to a Conti Extreme DWS06+ or the Pirelli PZero AS/3s I have for even more comfort
Those tires are not available in his staggered tire sizes. Also he lives in FL so he’s not limited to all season options. A summer tire like the Pilot Sport or Pzero would be good options. Actually the Primacy is the ONLY all season option in that size. The rest are Max performance summer.
06-11-24 | 08:40 PM
still, my lc only has 8k mi. on it so the tires are fine for now, and a set of decent tires for it is $2k 
so i'm ok waiting on that decision.
