doeordie22

I need new 18'' tires for my 07 350.

I want to maximize the smoothness and comfort of my ride, without caring too much for performance.

I don't want to pay over $175/tire.

Any suggestions?

A local shop suggested the Bridgestone Potenza 760's.

These will cost about $750 installed.

Can I get something better for the price?

Should I go with another brand? Falkens?


Also, does anyone know what could of caused my bumper sensors to stop working?

mr3gs300

Is the parking sensors on? Look on your dash to the left near the tach you should see a green "P" letting you know its on

msgs350

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Is it $750 OTD? If so, that's pretty cheap for a brand name tire. Considering mount/balance, TPMS rebuild and tax. I had the Falken FK452 and they suck. Try Continental DWS for around the same price.

doeordie22

Yes, $750 is out the door.

How so I turn my bumper sensors on/off? Is there a button somewhere in that little piece that pops out with my sideview mirror settings, etc.?

NickL

Yes, there should be a "P" button. Press that and you'll see a "P)))" icon on the dash lit on or off.

Mikeyy

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i would just look on tirerack, their rating system is usually pretty good for determining which tires you want, i had no problems with the re760's, and for $750 it's not a bad price

doeordie22

^ You have the Bridgestones? How are they?

Mikeyy

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had them on my is300 and suby, it's comfy, no road noise until the tires started to wear down, handles really well in the rain.
If you can do go for the re960s, those are slightly more expansive but the ride comfort and smoothness is really nice

doeordie22

Any other suggestions? Should I just go with the Falken 912's?

bigblack06

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I wouldn’t go with Falkens, the saying you get what you pay for applies to the Falkens, Like someone recommended the Continental DWS are great tires and I think they have just DW, or you could go with the Pirelli tires, I'm happy with them the cost for mine came to $600. The DWS is usually cheaper, and that’s a great deal on Bridgestone Potenza's

RussellJoe

The sensor on my 2011 RX350 is inop at the moment, the dealer found what might be the problem. The sensor is slightly bent, no marks to indicate why it is dented. It will be replaced by Lexius when the sensor comes to the dealer. The other issue has been well explained, I have shut the sensor system off for the time being. I think when you shut the one sensor off the whole system is off, so be careful, you woun't have any warning senors working!!!!! I have found the info on tries to be helpful to me so thanks.
Russ

daltron7

Hello,

I am now on my 2nd set of Pilot Sport A/S Plus ZP's. LOVE the tire

http://www.michelinman.com/plus/#techspec_table

doeordie22

Some guy on craigslist has Yokohama Advan a13 tires that are basically new for $600. These retail for $400 each. However, I've read reviews which say that these are strictly performance tires... so I have to pass.

I don't care about performance. I want a smooth, quiet ride that takes advantage of the luxury side of the GS.

And now that I read reviews of the Bridgestone 760s, I'm reading that they have a lot of road noise and wear out quickly.

I seriously don't know which tires to get. What can I get a quiet, smooth ride with that'll last 30k miles... around $600?

doeordie22

BTW, my bumper sensors problem was the button. I didn't know you could turn them off.

silva1181

sorry to jump on your post, but I too have been reading up on tires. Has anyone tried the Goodyear Eagle tire. It cost about $190 a tire, but I heard its a hard tire so the ride isn't good. Everything I've read points towards the Michelin Pilot or Continental SportTrac, or DW, which are about $300 per tire.