Most comfortable/smooth tires
03-19-14, 08:19 PM
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Most comfortable/smooth tires
What do you guys think the most comfortable tires are? For stock IS350 wheels. I am thinking either Continental ExtremeContact or a Michelin tire. What does everyone think/experience?
03-19-14, 08:34 PM
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Michelins. I have had the continental extreme contact tires and they can be noisy. Michelins tend to be one of the best and comparable to Bridgestones. Depends exactly what you deem as comfortable but take a look at tirerack.com and read the reviews its very helpful to determine exactly what your needs are.
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03-20-14, 10:44 AM
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I was thinking about that too. RE760's aren't nearly as expensive as Michelins Sports
03-20-14, 10:55 AM
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Brigdgestone RE760 UTQG: 340, no treadwear warranty
Take the UTQG numbers with a grain of salt. Whats more impressive is the treadwear warranty. IMO, the SS will be both more quiet (especially as they wear over time) and more comfortable in addition to handle significantly better. Tread life will be comparable. In the snow, you are screwed, however.
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03-20-14, 11:18 AM
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I would still choose Continental DWS with 50k mile treadwear warranty. It doesn't handle as good as Michelin Pilot SS but it is more comfortable, quieter, last almost twice longer, and way cheaper. I believe they have a direct comparison between these 2 tires at Tirerack.
03-20-14, 11:24 AM
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I've had nothing but great results from Falken Ziex 512 (awesome tire but discontinued), Toyo Proxes, and Hankook tires. Hankook Ventus V12 is my favorite so far. Goodyear also but depends on the tires.
Since my job has me traveling more frequently, I've been trying some of the lesser/cheaper brand tires to save on money since the IS tires usually get around 15k to a full set. I am currently on a set of Achillies ATR Sports and they are awesome in went and dry weather, quiet on the road and after 10k miles has yet to show any signs of major wear unlike my previous hankooks.
Since my job has me traveling more frequently, I've been trying some of the lesser/cheaper brand tires to save on money since the IS tires usually get around 15k to a full set. I am currently on a set of Achillies ATR Sports and they are awesome in went and dry weather, quiet on the road and after 10k miles has yet to show any signs of major wear unlike my previous hankooks.