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Old 05-09-02, 09:35 AM
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I'm driving w/0% left on my two rear tires. I have the 16inch wheels. Can somebody recommend tires? I basically want an all season type - something that can handle snow and not so expensive.

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How did the stock tires treat you? I have a Platinum Series also mine came with Goodyear GT+4's. I don't really drive my GS in the winter, and definitely not in the snow so I can't say from experience how well they do. My suggestion would be if they didn't do you wrong in the past stick with them...you won't find tires in that size vary too much in price unless you go to some no-names. For the record I have Pirelli P7000 Supersports on my 17's.
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I was going to recommend the Pirelli P7000 SuperSport or even the P6000 Sport Veloce.
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Johnny,

The stock tires were ok. I think the GS would suck in the snow no matter what kind of tires it has.

I would really like to get 17s. I just want the lexus replicas. Is this a good deal?

http://aaarims.com/tires/74147-s-tires.shtml
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Never really heard of them before, but just looking at the tires they are offering...the sizes are all wrong. ANd why ae the chrome set with the BFG's $200 less than the non-chrome wheels. Seems a little odd. I can put you in touch with my guy at Lexus of Manhattan, or check the classifieds here at CL. Any particular reason you are looking to go with factory "look" 17's?
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I was wondering the same thing... The reason why I like the Lexus 17" look is because I just like the way it looks...it's clean & classy looking...i really don't care for the 16" platinum wheels but will settle for them if i have to.
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i just get Bridgestone RE730.... 1.03G's.... cant complain
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Dunlop SP5000 long wear life and handles great!

http://www.dunloptire.com/products/t...=sp_sport_5000

Did I mention at an affordable price too??

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Originally posted by 2SAVVY
Dunlop SP5000 long wear life and handles great!

http://www.dunloptire.com/products/t...=sp_sport_5000

Did I mention at an affordable price too??
And, very quiet on the road. That's what I have.
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