tire noise? Michelin or Bridgestone
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I just bought a 2020 ES 350 with 15k miles. While driving today, it seems like the tires are noisy. Are the Bridgestone Turanza tires know for being noisy, or am I being overly sensitive. I have always used Michelin tires for replacements and love those. With so little miles on these, I am not itching to replacement them yet.
Do you think the dealer will help in switching them with the factory? ( did not purchase from dealer)
Any Thoughts are appreciated
Brian
Do you think the dealer will help in switching them with the factory? ( did not purchase from dealer)
Any Thoughts are appreciated
Brian
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The OEM tires are not well loved on this car. The Michelins (I think maybe "MXM Energy Savers"?) are not as good in most ways as the Michelins you'd buy as aftermarket replacements (Primacy being at the front of the list). The Bridgestones have even fewer admirers than that.
OEM tires generally are chosen with a priority on gas mileage, since EPA rules say you have to sell the car with exactly the equipment you tested it with, and there are steep financial costs to carmakers if they fall short of MPG targets. So, the ultimate fix is aftermarket tires. There are multiple threads here on which ones buyers like.
OEM tires generally are chosen with a priority on gas mileage, since EPA rules say you have to sell the car with exactly the equipment you tested it with, and there are steep financial costs to carmakers if they fall short of MPG targets. So, the ultimate fix is aftermarket tires. There are multiple threads here on which ones buyers like.
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DocEnuf (06-08-24)
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My OEM Michelins were very noisy so I bought new Michelin Primacys.
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Dealer gave my CPO some Dunlop Conquests at 5/32 depth left, 235/45 R18. Pretty loud. Been thinking about Goodyear QuietComfort Assurance in 225/50 R18 to get a bit more narrow and a bit higher sidewall.
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I replaced my OEM Bridgestone Turanza EL440’s at 20,000 miles because the noise was driving me nuts. Still had 5/32” of tread, but I was no longer enjoying driving my car. Should’ve done it a few thousand miles sooner. Bought Michelin Primacy Tour A/S. Loving the ride again.
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I'm glad to see so many Michelin fans here. It's my go to tire whenever I replace my OEM tires on all of my vehicles and has been for decades. It's good to know that people like the Primacy for the ES.
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ATL350 (06-09-24)
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that's what I am faced with now, except I will be doing it thousands of miles prior, not wanting to wait. Thank you for your input. Are they still quiet?
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thank you everyone for sharing what you experienced. The system also linked similar post about tires and most of them hated the Bridgestone tires and many switched to Michelin. I think I will purchase the Primacy style. These seem to be the overall favorite. The bridgestone I have look good for 15k miles on them, plenty of tread, but my
Next stop, Costco for new tires.
Brian
Additional info update: I lowered the psi to 32 and it seems to be a little bit quieter. I might drive off some tread before I scrap these tires and replace.
Next stop, Costco for new tires.
Brian
Additional info update: I lowered the psi to 32 and it seems to be a little bit quieter. I might drive off some tread before I scrap these tires and replace.
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FastDawg (06-09-24)
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I have had an LS430 since 2003 when I got it new. I have had Goodyear Eagles (terrible), Bridgestone (OEM) and Michelin MVX or such. The Michelin were way better and dramatically quieter. They told me during Covid they could not get that, and sold me Yokohama. Ok, but not like Michelin. Just my luck they'll probably last 80,000 miles.
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I have had an LS430 since 2003 when I got it new. I have had Goodyear Eagles (terrible), Bridgestone (OEM) and Michelin MVX or such. The Michelin were way better and dramatically quieter. They told me during Covid they could not get that, and sold me Yokohama. Ok, but not like Michelin. Just my luck they'll probably last 80,000 miles.
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NevadaCityLexus (06-11-24)
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I just bought a 2020 ES 350 with 15k miles. While driving today, it seems like the tires are noisy. Are the Bridgestone Turanza tires know for being noisy, or am I being overly sensitive. I have always used Michelin tires for replacements and love those. With so little miles on these, I am not itching to replacement them yet.
Do you think the dealer will help in switching them with the factory? ( did not purchase from dealer)
Any Thoughts are appreciated
Brian
Do you think the dealer will help in switching them with the factory? ( did not purchase from dealer)
Any Thoughts are appreciated
Brian
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DocEnuf (06-11-24)
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I've posted this in other threads, but the OEM Bridgestone Turanza EL440’s that my car came with are the worst tires I have ever had. Tire Rack has some really low ratings on them. I saw horrible braking times, horrible cornering, horrible from stop to go, I actually had them slip a couple times, etc.. I swapped them out the first month with the Michelin Primacy Touring A/S's which is what I had on another previous car and they really are great tires. I saw 0 difference in gas mileage and a way better drive.