IS500 Tire choices
09-23-23, 11:36 AM
#286
Ugh... So, now Discount Tire is saying that they were unable to secure front tires for my order from Michelin, which they initially told me they were able to do. There is a national backorder for Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 4's in 235/35/19 until Nov 3rd (!!!).
Called TireRack, same deal. The rep I spoke with over there did mention Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus as a great alternative.
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...omCompare1=yes
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...omCompare1=yes
Only issue is that fronts and rears have a different speed rating. Fronts are W's and rears are Y's. Otherwise, Continental's seems to be better rated and at least as well reviewed as Michelins.
On its face, I don't think the speed rating is a huge concern, as I doubt I will be spending much time in the high 100mph range. However, I believe that different speed rating does entail different construction, hence not ideal.
On the other hand, neither is waiting until Nov 3rd for Michelin to get the $#^@ together. It seems like vast majority of responders on this thread are rocking A/S 4's. Never even occurred to me to have a backup option ready.
What do you guys think?
Called TireRack, same deal. The rep I spoke with over there did mention Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus as a great alternative.
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...omCompare1=yes
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...omCompare1=yes
Only issue is that fronts and rears have a different speed rating. Fronts are W's and rears are Y's. Otherwise, Continental's seems to be better rated and at least as well reviewed as Michelins.
On its face, I don't think the speed rating is a huge concern, as I doubt I will be spending much time in the high 100mph range. However, I believe that different speed rating does entail different construction, hence not ideal.
On the other hand, neither is waiting until Nov 3rd for Michelin to get the $#^@ together. It seems like vast majority of responders on this thread are rocking A/S 4's. Never even occurred to me to have a backup option ready.
What do you guys think?
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TaiTN (10-06-23)
09-23-23, 11:51 AM
#288
Many articles like this one make speed rating mixing sound like a generally bad idea... https://www.velocityrider.com/mixing...speed-ratings/
Last edited by DeepBlue99; 09-23-23 at 11:58 AM.
09-23-23, 02:21 PM
#290
A lot of people love the Conti's, but I'm leaning toward the Pirelli as a back up. I had some P Zeros on my old Firebird and they were amazing. They wore evenly, had great traction, and kept that traction until they were dead and replaced. I was very happy with them as a youngster. Ride quality and noise were 0/10 on my priority list at that age in a lowered F body though lol
09-23-23, 02:36 PM
#291
A lot of people love the Conti's, but I'm leaning toward the Pirelli as a back up. I had some P Zeros on my old Firebird and they were amazing. They wore evenly, had great traction, and kept that traction until they were dead and replaced. I was very happy with them as a youngster. Ride quality and noise were 0/10 on my priority list at that age in a lowered F body though lol
This whole Michelin situation is a bit ridiculous... a national tire shortage. I'm hoping its not an indication that tires in our sizes are a pain in *** to procure.
09-24-23, 09:16 AM
#292
Ugh... So, now Discount Tire is saying that they were unable to secure front tires for my order from Michelin, which they initially told me they were able to do. There is a national backorder for Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 4's in 235/35/19 until Nov 3rd (!!!).
Called TireRack, same deal. The rep I spoke with over there did mention Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus as a great alternative.
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...omCompare1=yes
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...omCompare1=yes
Only issue is that fronts and rears have a different speed rating. Fronts are W's and rears are Y's. Otherwise, Continental's seems to be better rated and at least as well reviewed as Michelins.
On its face, I don't think the speed rating is a huge concern, as I doubt I will be spending much time in the high 100mph range. However, I believe that different speed rating does entail different construction, hence not ideal.
On the other hand, neither is waiting until Nov 3rd for Michelin to get the $#^@ together. It seems like vast majority of responders on this thread are rocking A/S 4's. Never even occurred to me to have a backup option ready.
What do you guys think?
Called TireRack, same deal. The rep I spoke with over there did mention Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus as a great alternative.
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...omCompare1=yes
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...omCompare1=yes
Only issue is that fronts and rears have a different speed rating. Fronts are W's and rears are Y's. Otherwise, Continental's seems to be better rated and at least as well reviewed as Michelins.
On its face, I don't think the speed rating is a huge concern, as I doubt I will be spending much time in the high 100mph range. However, I believe that different speed rating does entail different construction, hence not ideal.
On the other hand, neither is waiting until Nov 3rd for Michelin to get the $#^@ together. It seems like vast majority of responders on this thread are rocking A/S 4's. Never even occurred to me to have a backup option ready.
What do you guys think?
09-24-23, 09:31 AM
#293
10-06-23, 07:10 AM
#294
I did managed to get 2 front tires from Tirerack and already installed by my Lexus dealer. They only charged $129 for the install which is pretty reasonable. Tirerack is still showing front tires out of stock until Nov 3rd but I did notice a blip the other day, called in and it seems like they had a small shipment of 7 tires coming in on west coast. Got 2 out of those.
If you are in the same boat... keep checking online and keep calling them. In meantime, might be a good idea to buy 2 rear tires as they are running low as well.
Last edited by DeepBlue99; 10-06-23 at 07:14 AM.
10-06-23, 02:01 PM
#295
Ugh... So, now Discount Tire is saying that they were unable to secure front tires for my order from Michelin, which they initially told me they were able to do. There is a national backorder for Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 4's in 235/35/19 until Nov 3rd (!!!).
Called TireRack, same deal. The rep I spoke with over there did mention Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus as a great alternative.
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...omCompare1=yes
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...omCompare1=yes
Only issue is that fronts and rears have a different speed rating. Fronts are W's and rears are Y's. Otherwise, Continental's seems to be better rated and at least as well reviewed as Michelins.
On its face, I don't think the speed rating is a huge concern, as I doubt I will be spending much time in the high 100mph range. However, I believe that different speed rating does entail different construction, hence not ideal.
On the other hand, neither is waiting until Nov 3rd for Michelin to get the $#^@ together. It seems like vast majority of responders on this thread are rocking A/S 4's. Never even occurred to me to have a backup option ready.
What do you guys think?
Called TireRack, same deal. The rep I spoke with over there did mention Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus as a great alternative.
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...omCompare1=yes
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...omCompare1=yes
Only issue is that fronts and rears have a different speed rating. Fronts are W's and rears are Y's. Otherwise, Continental's seems to be better rated and at least as well reviewed as Michelins.
On its face, I don't think the speed rating is a huge concern, as I doubt I will be spending much time in the high 100mph range. However, I believe that different speed rating does entail different construction, hence not ideal.
On the other hand, neither is waiting until Nov 3rd for Michelin to get the $#^@ together. It seems like vast majority of responders on this thread are rocking A/S 4's. Never even occurred to me to have a backup option ready.
What do you guys think?
10-06-23, 02:41 PM
#296
I had DW6 06 on my Q50 after replacing the run-flats that came with it. I got about 35k miles out of them and will definitely use them again when I get my IS500. Quiet ride and wonderful performance especially in rain. I never felt lost of control speeding into standing water on the highway. When it snowed I parked my *** at home so can't really comment on how well they perform in that situation.
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TaiTN (10-06-23)
02-21-24, 03:33 PM
#297
Driver School Candidate
Well I just put brand new pilot sport 4 tires on the 500 today from the stock bridge stones, I tried to make it work, tried to tell myself "just drive it until its bald" but after having my car feel like it wanted to kill me and send my car sideways from 20 mph or just have the traction control go bat **** crazy I snagged a set today and I will say you will have little to no issues. It really does feel like a new car and I feel like I can drive it and get to use every single HP from lower speeds with confidence. Not a fan of spending that kind of money but just for anybody holding back on pulling the trigger I would say do it. I live in TX so the heat is already coming back. If you live some place else with nasty weather you might want to open up to other options.
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02-21-24, 05:45 PM
#298
Well I just put brand new pilot sport 4 tires on the 500 today from the stock bridge stones, I tried to make it work, tried to tell myself "just drive it until its bald" but after having my car feel like it wanted to kill me and send my car sideways from 20 mph or just have the traction control go bat **** crazy I snagged a set today and I will say you will have little to no issues. It really does feel like a new car and I feel like I can drive it and get to use every single HP from lower speeds with confidence. Not a fan of spending that kind of money but just for anybody holding back on pulling the trigger I would say do it. I live in TX so the heat is already coming back. If you live some place else with nasty weather you might want to open up to other options.
I'm Mr. Indecisive and still on factory tires. I swore I'd replace them before winter, but I survived. I still like the new Pirelli all season tires, might give them a try.
02-21-24, 06:09 PM
#299
Instructor
02-21-24, 07:41 PM
#300
I have the Continental Extremecontact DWS 06 Plus on my wife's 2013 IS 350 and find it is just a little off the old Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 3+ we had prior to that in ultimate performance.
I'm still on the factory tires and they give my pause from time to time, but I will likely go for the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S unless the "5" comes out when I actually pull the trigger.