Tires on GS350 F Sport
#16
Somebody posted this awhile ago. Very informative. Trouble is no real user reviews on a/s 3 as it's so new.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...y.jsp?ttid=177
Plus, each car is different. TireRack has the DWS as top rated, FYI. You may want to consider going to a tire in the touring class rather than ultra high performance. For giving us such lame oem tires, Lexus should at least get us discounts at Tirerack or Discount! Note to self: negotiate better tires at purchase.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...y.jsp?ttid=177
Plus, each car is different. TireRack has the DWS as top rated, FYI. You may want to consider going to a tire in the touring class rather than ultra high performance. For giving us such lame oem tires, Lexus should at least get us discounts at Tirerack or Discount! Note to self: negotiate better tires at purchase.
#17
Lexus Champion
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Somebody posted this awhile ago. Very informative. Trouble is no real user reviews on a/s 3 as it's so new.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...y.jsp?ttid=177
Plus, each car is different. TireRack has the DWS as top rated, FYI. You may want to consider going to a tire in the touring class rather than ultra high performance. For giving us such lame oem tires, Lexus should at least get us discounts at Tirerack or Discount! Note to self: negotiate better tires at purchase.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...y.jsp?ttid=177
Plus, each car is different. TireRack has the DWS as top rated, FYI. You may want to consider going to a tire in the touring class rather than ultra high performance. For giving us such lame oem tires, Lexus should at least get us discounts at Tirerack or Discount! Note to self: negotiate better tires at purchase.
#18
Lexus Champion
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Not mean to hijack this thread... I have a 36month lease 12k/year. Currently at 3K/3mos. I have the stock tires and don't have anywhere to store them if I swap them now. I'm looking mostly for quiet comfortable tires, as I don't really have chances to push the car much. All seasons (a week of snow a year at most, but I need to get to work even if it snows).
1. When should I change the tires with the expectation that they'd still be good enough on inspection at lease turn in at 36K?
2. What about one expected to last til 30K of my car's mileage (in case I turn it in early for a newer car)?
Would appreciate any input!
1. When should I change the tires with the expectation that they'd still be good enough on inspection at lease turn in at 36K?
2. What about one expected to last til 30K of my car's mileage (in case I turn it in early for a newer car)?
Would appreciate any input!
#19
I have the non-F sport 18s. Yeah, the only disappointment I have is the noise in the tires (and not living in California where deals are excellent). I'll take a look at those MXM4s you recommended, maybe at 5K just to be sure! Thanks for the input!
#20
I agree,. If it wasn't for the odd ball size 235/40R19 tires, I would of been able to get a replacement tire from dealer without any money out of my pocket but I wanted the Primacy MXM4 tires which come in size 245/40R19. I currently have them on my F-sport and god I love this car. It feels smooth, sporty with a perfect balance. The Bridgestones are an embarrassment to this brand. I thought Lexus would wise up and keep putting good Michelins on ALL of their cars.
#21
+1 on the MXM4s. These were OEM on mine, I replaced them with something else, then after a while realized I'd made a big mistake. Purchased MXM4s again to get back where I started, these are perfect for the GS.
#22
#23
Lexus Fanatic
I also have the MXM4s OEM and they are great. 16k miles now and they have PLENTY of tread left. Quiet, smooth, good grip. I'll replace them with the same no question.
#24
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (1)
Anyways, the DWS was a miss for me 2 times on a previous BMW and Lexus. They were defective and out of round causing vibration on the highways. I found the DWS to be soft and mushy. The Primacy MXM4 gives a better road feel and ride balance. The new Pilot Sport A/S3 have some firmness to them and some people did not like the ride in the W and Y rated version along with the XL- extra-load rating. However, some did like them at H and V rated with the SL -standard load rating and said they provided a smoother ride like the Pirmacy MXM4.
#25
Lexus Test Driver
Not mean to hijack this thread... I have a 36month lease 12k/year. Currently at 3K/3mos. I have the stock tires and don't have anywhere to store them if I swap them now. I'm looking mostly for quiet comfortable tires, as I don't really have chances to push the car much. All seasons (a week of snow a year at most, but I need to get to work even if it snows).
1. When should I change the tires with the expectation that they'd still be good enough on inspection at lease turn in at 36K?
2. What about one expected to last til 30K of my car's mileage (in case I turn it in early for a newer car)?
Would appreciate any input!
1. When should I change the tires with the expectation that they'd still be good enough on inspection at lease turn in at 36K?
2. What about one expected to last til 30K of my car's mileage (in case I turn it in early for a newer car)?
Would appreciate any input!
#26
I have those Bridgestone Turenzas OEM. Have 20k miles and about 7/32. They still have tread, but are getting noisy and squirmy.
#27
Why not get the MXM4 from tire rack.com? I really prefer to get them mounted and properly road force balanced at a premium auto shop then discount. Discount usually perform terrible balancing jobs for the past 6 years on few cars of mines and I avoid them at all cost now. They can't even do road force balancing which requires more expertise.
Anyways, the DWS was a miss for me 2 times on a previous BMW and Lexus. They were defective and out of round causing vibration on the highways. I found the DWS to be soft and mushy. The Primacy MXM4 gives a better road feel and ride balance. The new Pilot Sport A/S3 have some firmness to them and some people did not like the ride in the W and Y rated version along with the XL- extra-load rating. However, some did like them at H and V rated with the SL -standard load rating and said they provided a smoother ride like the Pirmacy MXM4.
Anyways, the DWS was a miss for me 2 times on a previous BMW and Lexus. They were defective and out of round causing vibration on the highways. I found the DWS to be soft and mushy. The Primacy MXM4 gives a better road feel and ride balance. The new Pilot Sport A/S3 have some firmness to them and some people did not like the ride in the W and Y rated version along with the XL- extra-load rating. However, some did like them at H and V rated with the SL -standard load rating and said they provided a smoother ride like the Pirmacy MXM4.
#28
Lexus Fanatic
#29
I'm putting on these today at the 1 step up tire size all around I have read about. All season 50k tire.
245's in front and 275" in rear. Tired of 20k tires and the Dunlops are SOOOO noisy I can't hear the passenger talk on the freeway.
I have a shop and check and adjust my alignment every 6k miles. Even wear, just short life.
I'm installing these all the way around. I'll post my review after I drive on them this evening and back to work tomorrow.
245's in front and 275" in rear. Tired of 20k tires and the Dunlops are SOOOO noisy I can't hear the passenger talk on the freeway.
I have a shop and check and adjust my alignment every 6k miles. Even wear, just short life.
I'm installing these all the way around. I'll post my review after I drive on them this evening and back to work tomorrow.
ContinentalExtreme Contact DWS 06
#30
Lexus Fanatic
I'm putting on these today at the 1 step up tire size all around I have read about. All season 50k tire.
245's in front and 275" in rear. Tired of 20k tires and the Dunlops are SOOOO noisy I can't hear the passenger talk on the freeway.
I have a shop and check and adjust my alignment every 6k miles. Even wear, just short life.
I'm installing these all the way around. I'll post my review after I drive on them this evening and back to work tomorrow.
245's in front and 275" in rear. Tired of 20k tires and the Dunlops are SOOOO noisy I can't hear the passenger talk on the freeway.
I have a shop and check and adjust my alignment every 6k miles. Even wear, just short life.
I'm installing these all the way around. I'll post my review after I drive on them this evening and back to work tomorrow.