Tire Wear Question
i only have 4k and will need new ones at 4 more????
02-03-09, 07:17 AM
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Hey guys, thanks for the good responses....a few replies:
1. No I have NEVER road raced this car (on these tires)...
2. I am fairly easy on her (for the most part) as my MPG AVG since new is 18.7 mpg
3. I do not think it's an under inflation issue as I ALWAYS keep my tires to spec (36,36 - cold)
4. chrisburke - I think you're on to something, let us know after your visit to Lexus.
Peter
1. No I have NEVER road raced this car (on these tires)...
2. I am fairly easy on her (for the most part) as my MPG AVG since new is 18.7 mpg
3. I do not think it's an under inflation issue as I ALWAYS keep my tires to spec (36,36 - cold)
4. chrisburke - I think you're on to something, let us know after your visit to Lexus.
Peter
02-03-09, 08:13 AM
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This isn't apples to apples but...
Our old 2002 IS300 chewed through tires. We only got 10-15,000 miles out of a set because of wear on the inside. Tires were properly inflated and alignment was set to factory spec. We used the car as a commuter and it was never tracked.
We tried adjusting the alignment but then the car drove like crap.
Our old 2002 IS300 chewed through tires. We only got 10-15,000 miles out of a set because of wear on the inside. Tires were properly inflated and alignment was set to factory spec. We used the car as a commuter and it was never tracked.
We tried adjusting the alignment but then the car drove like crap.
02-03-09, 10:42 AM
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Hey guys, thanks for the good responses....a few replies:
1. No I have NEVER road raced this car (on these tires)...
2. I am fairly easy on her (for the most part) as my MPG AVG since new is 18.7 mpg
3. I do not think it's an under inflation issue as I ALWAYS keep my tires to spec (36,36 - cold)
4. chrisburke - I think you're on to something, let us know after your visit to Lexus.
Peter
1. No I have NEVER road raced this car (on these tires)...
2. I am fairly easy on her (for the most part) as my MPG AVG since new is 18.7 mpg
3. I do not think it's an under inflation issue as I ALWAYS keep my tires to spec (36,36 - cold)
4. chrisburke - I think you're on to something, let us know after your visit to Lexus.
Peter
I'd bet Bridgestones
Lou
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02-06-09, 01:07 PM
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And for your info I just got back from the dealer and there settings for the F is set so the front has Positive camber. Therefore the front outter tread wears faster.
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02-06-09, 01:51 PM
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I've been taking it easier on the car so I can prolong the tire life. Of course, when I do briefly drive the car hard, it all evens out again.
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02-06-09, 01:58 PM
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If you're getting 16.5k on the fronts, isn't that good, considering the tires? I only got 15k on my IS350 fronts, and those are smaller tires than the ISF; the insides were completely worn...
02-06-09, 02:56 PM
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?? In all this I am going to get it redone at a shop and get the specs for the oem and what i am going to set it at and put them on here for your info guys..
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02-06-09, 06:11 PM
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I think the majority consensus on this forum is that the Michelin PS2s are a far superior tire on the F than the Bridgestones. The Stones wear faster and start to rumble before they wear out. They don't handle as well, and, as you found out, wear faster. My F originally came with Stones, but I made the dealer swap with another F on the lot that had the PS2s before I would sign on the dotted line.
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02-11-09, 08:00 PM
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I think the majority consensus on this forum is that the Michelin PS2s are a far superior tire on the F than the Bridgestones. The Stones wear faster and start to rumble before they wear out. They don't handle as well, and, as you found out, wear faster. My F originally came with Stones, but I made the dealer swap with another F on the lot that had the PS2s before I would sign on the dotted line.
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02-12-09, 07:13 PM
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I didn't know the PS2's were expected to last longer. I had heard the opposite, if your driving style was more aggressive, the PS2's wear quicker than the Potenzas. I currently have the Potenzas, and they haven't worn too bad. But with the huge cost difference I just am having a hard time justifying buying the PS2's for just street driving. If I chose to do a track event, I would buy more expensive tires of course, but do you guys think getting the PS2's for daily use is that much of a difference and/or worth the extra $$$$.
From my personal experience the PS2's will wear much faster than the Potenzas! The PS2s are much better, but not justifiable IMHO for street driving only.