DLPTony

Other than taking a spin, watching IS 500 videos with coffee is an awesome start to a Saturday morning!

jororo

Ya I think doing both should help big time. The OEM tires are pretty crap, actually priced out some Pilot Sports yesterday.

Don’t know why Toyota/Lexus throw the towel in when selecting the OEM tires …even on old 4Runners and GXs I’ve noticed huge improvements in ride quality, road noise, and steering feel once I replaced the OEM tires with the consensus best replacement option (usually using tirerack.com user reviews as a barometer).

Another potential area for improvement is to upsize the width of the tire. Years ago went from 245s to 275s on my GX and it completely transformed how the car felt. Hopefully can squeeze 245s up front and 275s in rear on the OEM Enkei wheels.

wthrman2

^^ When you say the OEM tires are bad, you mean as far as handling and grip? I am far from a tire expert and I have never kept my Lexus long enough to ever buy replacement tires so I have always been running the Bridgestone Turenza on my IS/RC 350 and now, these summer tires.

From my limited driving so far, I find them to be decently quiet, smooth and such but I don't drive mine aggressively so that could be why I am not so against the OEM tires. The one thing I hate about summer tires are their limited thread life and for how I drive my car, I am wondering if I truly need such sticky tires with short thread life or should consider doing something else. Haven't decided yet

arentz07

Agreed, they're decent tires. They don't feel super sporty, but they have nice grip. My only gripe with them is road noise - they're noticeably noisier than even the run flats on my wife's BMW. But I'll say for an OE tire on a Lexus, they're great. They actually suit the car well.

DLPTony

Ugh…they’re okay. I don’t want to disrespect them, because they occupy the space between me and the road. 😜

When I floor it off the line, the tires lose grip. This never happened with my Michelin Pilot Sport 4S’. Fold in the quietness and stickier stability in the corners and you realize the Bridgestones aren’t as good. (In my opinion.) A positive, at highway speeds the tires are surefooted.

I’m trying to hold out for the Pilot Sport 5S’ that are due to be released soon.

arentz07

Don't get me wrong, I'm upgrading to the PS4S as soon as these get low on tread life!

Keep in mind, the PS5 is a direct replacement for the PS4, NOT the PS4S. There will likely be a PS5S.

2gts

Umm something might have happened today... It was so much fun, crushed the Mustang GT

macmaster

One or both of your cars sound goooood. Do you have an exhaust? Which car was making the sound?

2gts

most likely the mustang was the one making the noise. Mine is stock, but surprisingly sounds pretty good in full open throttle from outside

DLPTony

::heehee:: You need more excursions to eat up the tread! 😁

I know the PS5 replaces the PS4, but my post referenced the 5S. I’ve only found one article about the tire coming, all the rest are on the PS5. I hoped they’d be available this Summer, but it doesn’t look like it. So it might be a 4S June purchase!

This was awesome!!! The IS 500 looked quite stable; whereas, the Mustang couldn’t rein in its rear-end. I wonder if traction was turned off or if this was just the car. #Represent! 👍🏽😜

giS

whats the difference btw the ps4/ps5 and ps4s/ps5s?

also Tony do you think you’d add some wider rubber? Like 275’s on back?

DLPTony

I cannot explain the differences with the authority needed, just my butt and hand feel.

HOWEVER…this guy can. His reviews/comparisons are extremely thorough. In this vid he goes in-depth about the new PS5.

DLPTony

OH…and nah…no need to increase the width. My 2016 had the OEM 18’s and the Michelins were that good. Hooked up every single time. (For the street.)

arentz07

Edit: I have cleaned up the original post and will clean up others' posts who have responded. If you have any further issues please let me know. I want you guys to know I would like to keep these forums open and inviting for everyone, and comments that offend members will be taken care of appropriately.

macmaster

https://www.northparklexusatdominion...p1d24n5001498/

I thought modifications prohibited cars from being L/Certified but I guess not. Kenny straight up admits they mark up Certified cars in the comments section. Lol ballsy!