Tire replacemet for GS350
08-27-10, 07:43 AM
#1
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: nj
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Tire replacemet for GS350
Hello,
Can someone recommend what would be a good replacement for tires on my GS350 AWD?
I went through runflats very quickly, got Falkens but those are wearing out. Much better ride with the Falkens.
I was thinking Michelins or Bridgestones?
Can someone recommend what would be a good replacement for tires on my GS350 AWD?
I went through runflats very quickly, got Falkens but those are wearing out. Much better ride with the Falkens.
I was thinking Michelins or Bridgestones?
08-27-10, 08:32 AM
#2
What size rims do you have? 17inch or 18 inch?
I would recommend
Continental ExtremeContact DWS All Season Ultra High Performance Tire
Yokohama Advan S4 (All Season tires)
These are the smoothest tires with great handling and longitevity in mileage. They do so well in rain, snow if you have it and other weather conditions. My 2007 Audi A8L sedan does amazing with the Yokohama Advan S4 and I plan to put that on my GS to replace the michelins later. Michelins are great tires but their top range tire the pilot sport a/s plus gets noisy and induces some thread vibration as they wear in and I experienced that and hated it so much.
I would recommend
Continental ExtremeContact DWS All Season Ultra High Performance Tire
Yokohama Advan S4 (All Season tires)
These are the smoothest tires with great handling and longitevity in mileage. They do so well in rain, snow if you have it and other weather conditions. My 2007 Audi A8L sedan does amazing with the Yokohama Advan S4 and I plan to put that on my GS to replace the michelins later. Michelins are great tires but their top range tire the pilot sport a/s plus gets noisy and induces some thread vibration as they wear in and I experienced that and hated it so much.
08-27-10, 03:41 PM
#6
I would say it depends what you are looking for.
If you want an all season touring tire (a quiet tire with a smoother softer ride) then I would recommend the Bridgestone Turanza Serenity.
If you want a high performance summer tire (best in class traction but more firm ride and little more noise), I would recommend a Michelin PS2 or a Bridgestone Potenza RE-11 or even a Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star-Spec.
If you want a high performance all season tire (like a high perfromance tire but trading some summer performance for winter grip) then I would recommend the Michelin PS+ A/S or the Continental ExtremeContact DWS
If you want an all season touring tire (a quiet tire with a smoother softer ride) then I would recommend the Bridgestone Turanza Serenity.
If you want a high performance summer tire (best in class traction but more firm ride and little more noise), I would recommend a Michelin PS2 or a Bridgestone Potenza RE-11 or even a Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star-Spec.
If you want a high performance all season tire (like a high perfromance tire but trading some summer performance for winter grip) then I would recommend the Michelin PS+ A/S or the Continental ExtremeContact DWS
Trending Topics
08-27-10, 08:46 PM
#8
Driver School Candidate
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: CA
Posts: 34
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
RE: Tires
I have a 2006 GS430 and just purchased in June a set of the Michelin Pilot Sport AS Plus (245 x 45 x 18). Awesome tires that make you feel like you're driving on a cushion (soft feel even over potholes). I live in Northern CA so our weather year round is mostly sunn with a little rain and no snow. I did my homework before purchasing and couldn't be happier. I believe I paid $1200 for the set of 4, but don't regret spending the money as the OEM Nitto's were horrible.
I also considered the Bridgestone Potenza Pole Position, but they didn't come with a mileage warranty, so wasn't sure how the tread wear would be. I also had some of the Bridgestone Serenity's on my 04 Infiniti G35 and these were also good tires, but you can't beat the Michelin's. You will not regret the purchase.
I also considered the Bridgestone Potenza Pole Position, but they didn't come with a mileage warranty, so wasn't sure how the tread wear would be. I also had some of the Bridgestone Serenity's on my 04 Infiniti G35 and these were also good tires, but you can't beat the Michelin's. You will not regret the purchase.
08-28-10, 10:38 AM
#9
Just purchased a set of Continental ExtremeContact DWS to replace stock runflats. They are much quieter and give a better ride. Haven't really tested out in the rain but I hear they perform great in the rain as well as snow.
I got them from Discount Tire and they price matched Treadepot. Very inexpensive.
I got them from Discount Tire and they price matched Treadepot. Very inexpensive.
08-28-10, 10:48 AM
#10
Pole Position
I've had no complaints about the Kumho LX Platinum KU27's I've put on, that's all I can say. The price was right. Of course tires are totally subjective.
I think I paid around $550 for a set of 245/40/18s, minus $40 Kumho rebate ($510), plus the $160 for taxes, duties, tariffs and other such garbage because I had them sent to me in Toronto.
I think I paid around $550 for a set of 245/40/18s, minus $40 Kumho rebate ($510), plus the $160 for taxes, duties, tariffs and other such garbage because I had them sent to me in Toronto.
08-28-10, 11:12 AM
#11
Driver School Candidate
Join Date: May 2010
Location: NJ
Posts: 38
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Just purchased a set of Continental ExtremeContact DWS to replace stock runflats. They are much quieter and give a better ride. Haven't really tested out in the rain but I hear they perform great in the rain as well as snow.
I got them from Discount Tire and they price matched Treadepot. Very inexpensive.
I got them from Discount Tire and they price matched Treadepot. Very inexpensive.
08-28-10, 11:33 AM
#12
Driver School Candidate
Just got ContiExtremeContact DWS (245/40/18) put on mine. Very pleased. Much quieter than my stock Yokohama Advan A10s, very cushy and smooth, and no more tramlining.
They were very hard to find. Got the tires delivered from Treadepot for just over $600.
Only negative so far is the steering can be a bit "vague"... i.e., it's easier now to drift out of lane.
The other concern with these tires is that they are a fairly new model and haven't stood the test of time, but the 50k warranty helps alleviate worry.
They were very hard to find. Got the tires delivered from Treadepot for just over $600.
Only negative so far is the steering can be a bit "vague"... i.e., it's easier now to drift out of lane.
The other concern with these tires is that they are a fairly new model and haven't stood the test of time, but the 50k warranty helps alleviate worry.
