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Old 07-10-13 | 09:47 PM
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what would be some great tires to replace the OEM tires that come with the new 2014 IS 350 F sport. from what i have heard the tires aren't great and some tires could actually boost your car to give it a better 0-60 or overall control of the car. any recommendations on good performance tires?
Old 07-11-13 | 05:08 AM
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continental DW
Old 07-11-13 | 06:22 AM
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Michelin pilot super sports or pilot sports.
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Originally Posted by magne
Michelin pilot super sports or pilot sports.
Question on my current wheels I Ike how the lip of tire is around the rim will all tires
Have that same beefing lip around the tire? Thanks for feedback
Old 07-11-13 | 07:30 AM
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definitely pirelli pzero
Old 07-11-13 | 07:49 AM
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Not all tires have the same lip around the edge of the rim.

Michelin har the lip on most tires. It is usually specified when you order the tire.
The pilot super sport have this lip. Not sure about the pilot sport 2\3
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I second the vote for the continental DW.
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love my pilot super sports, 2007 is350
Old 07-11-13 | 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by rayaans
definitely pirelli pzero
ditto on the Pirellis....I like Falkens too. 452s?
Old 07-11-13 | 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by gdinero
love my pilot super sports, 2007 is350
Same here
Old 07-11-13 | 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by magne
Michelin pilot super sports or pilot sports.
I vote for Michelin PSS (Pilot Super Sports). Best tires in the world.
Old 07-11-13 | 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by sl0519
I vote for Michelin PSS (Pilot Super Sports). Best tires in the world.
Put these on 13' GS F sport. Love them.
Old 07-15-13 | 09:31 AM
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now that people have suggested a few options, i suggest doing some old fashioned research, including looking at what hte most expensive super cars come stocked with from the factory. note that dry grip, wet grip, noise, longevity, and ability to maintain high grip over time are all important considerations for me.

i wouldn't want a tire that is marginally better for the first 5,000 miles and significantly worse for the back 10,000 miles for example.
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Another vote for the Michelin Pilot Super Sports. They are the best non R-Compound performance tires you can buy and the 300 tread wear rating is an added bonus.
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The most expensive supercars usually come with pirellis. But bridgestone are the brand for ferrari 458 so it all depends at the end of the day on which one you prefer


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