245/45/18 tires
#17
Lexus Test Driver
The last set of tires I had were the same +1 oversize. I specifically wanted the same +1 size for my newest set. No one sold me on a different size tire... I like the looks of the +1 size, that is why I got them before and again now.
#18
Racer
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My comment ("That's only a factor if you track the car or take it to the drag strip...") was in reference to you saying that the larger [bigger] tire is heavier...and causes worse acceleration.
The last set of tires I had were the same +1 oversize. I specifically wanted the same +1 size for my newest set. No one sold me on a different size tire... I like the looks of the +1 size, that is why I got them before and again now.
The last set of tires I had were the same +1 oversize. I specifically wanted the same +1 size for my newest set. No one sold me on a different size tire... I like the looks of the +1 size, that is why I got them before and again now.
for track/performance, you are 1000% better off with summer tires... make that 10000%
#19
Lexus Test Driver
I could care less what the wheels or tires weight on my GS 350. Hell, I've probably got over 100 pounds of golf related stuff (staff bag, golf clubs, golf *****, shoes, umbrellas, clothes, etc.) in my trunk. Why should I care if my +1 tires weight a few pounds more than OE size tires? Why would I want summer-only performance tires on a heavy 4-door luxury sedan with gobs of sound-deadening insulation and a bunch of heavy motorized features? Makes no sense to me!
#20
Racer
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A Lexus GS 350 is not the kind of car I would even remotely consider worthy of tracking or taking to the drag strip. It's just a very nice luxury car that has a bit of performance...nothing special in terms of true performance.
I could care less what the wheels or tires weight on my GS 350. Hell, I've probably got over 100 pounds of golf related stuff (staff bag, golf clubs, golf *****, shoes, umbrellas, clothes, etc.) in my trunk. Why should I care if my +1 tires weight a few pounds more than OE size tires? Why would I want summer-only performance tires on a heavy 4-door luxury sedan with gobs of sound-deadening insulation and a bunch of heavy motorized features? Makes no sense to me!
I could care less what the wheels or tires weight on my GS 350. Hell, I've probably got over 100 pounds of golf related stuff (staff bag, golf clubs, golf *****, shoes, umbrellas, clothes, etc.) in my trunk. Why should I care if my +1 tires weight a few pounds more than OE size tires? Why would I want summer-only performance tires on a heavy 4-door luxury sedan with gobs of sound-deadening insulation and a bunch of heavy motorized features? Makes no sense to me!
#22
Driver School Candidate
Please keep us posted about your opinions concerning these tires. I just bought a used 2013 GS450h with Firestone Champion 235/45 R18s all around. I do not like these tires, and would like to replace them with something quieter and more comfortable riding. From what I have read, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 AS Plus may be exactly what I a looking for. Thanks in advance if you could give an update about whether your Pirelli's are quiet riding.
#23
Lexus Test Driver
Please keep us posted about your opinions concerning these tires. I just bought a used 2013 GS450h with Firestone Champion 235/45 R18s all around. I do not like these tires, and would like to replace them with something quieter and more comfortable riding. From what I have read, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 AS Plus may be exactly what I a looking for. Thanks in advance if you could give an update about whether your Pirelli's are quiet riding.
As for the new Pirelli Cinturato P7 AS Plus tires. They are still too new to really give much meaningful feedback on them, but they seem to be what everybody says - very quiet and provides a comfortable ride. They seem to provide excellent steering response on dry pavement ... I have not driven in rain on wet pavement yet. The Pirelli tires are definitely much quieter going over Botts' dots (lane markers) in the road, which is something that surprised me because I would have thought that most any tire would sound-off about the same when hitting those raised lane marker dots.
I fully suspect I will be happy with these tires like 99.9% of the people that have them installed on their vehicles. The tire has excellent reviews. Thus far, though very early in the journey, I am very pleased. I'm sure I'll provide updates as time goes on.
Last edited by bclexus; 10-30-17 at 09:45 AM.
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#24
Please keep us posted about your opinions concerning these tires. I just bought a used 2013 GS450h with Firestone Champion 235/45 R18s all around. I do not like these tires, and would like to replace them with something quieter and more comfortable riding. From what I have read, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 AS Plus may be exactly what I a looking for. Thanks in advance if you could give an update about whether your Pirelli's are quiet riding.
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