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If I’m looking for the absolute quietest and softest tires for my 430, which of the following do you recommend?
1. Bridgestone Turanza Quiettrack
2. Michelin CrossClimate2
3. Pirelli Cinturato Plus II
or something I haven’t heard of yet?
I strongly believe that tire reviews should contain a decibel test over various surfaces with a control car. As it stands, I have no idea what is objectively the quietest tire.
I have CrossClimate2 installed last December, replaced worn Michelin MX4. Driven about 20k miles since.
My observations are:
1. surefooted in rain
2. dampens bumps better at 32-33PSI than the MX4 (also comparing new tires against old, thus not exactly apples to apples)
3. sidewalls looks saggy at 32PSI
4. tires have tall shoulders compared with some others, and at 32 PSI it does appear shoulders are wearing faster than the center
5. others have suggested 35-36 PSI, I tried it, the ride feels bumpier at 35/36 PSI than 32PSI, maybe a hair bumpier than MX4 at 32PSI. I want the tire to wear evenly so now I'm at 35/36PSI
6. similar quietness compared with MX4
I've been on a hiatus here in the Lexus world but now I'm back and I can offer some experience regarding the Vredstein Quatrac Pros in the 245/45r18 variety. All I can say is, they are amazing!! The only advantage my Pirelli P7+ MAY have had is with noise, as they were very quiet tires. But the Vredsteins roll smoother and absorb bumps like you wouldn't believe..
See, when I buy tires my #1 priority is to buy a tire that rides smooth as glass on the highway -- noise and comfort are still important, but secondary. A shimmy or shake, even a minor one, drives me absolutely crazy.. And the main issue I had with the P7s was that they seemed to develop minor flat spots after sitting for 12+ hours that would take a little bit of driving to completely smooth out. With the Vredsteins, they ride perfectly smooth right away.
So anyone that needs tires, check out the Vredsteins, you will not be disappointed
+++++on the Vredsteins...quiet, responsive, surefooted...at half the $$ of the Michelins I normally mount. They do have a flat spot issue after a few days sitting, it works out after a few miles but wlll freak you a bit till then.
MICHELIN PILOT SPORT ALL SEASON 4 is a great option if anyone is in the market. Also she seats a little taller.
Fun fact: Spare wheel still got the original made in Japan Dunlop. Will replace it will something newer whenever I find one on sale or maybe slightly used tire from brand name manufacture.
Just wanted to drop in and say that I picked up a set of Kumho LX Platinum KU27 tires at Walmart this past weekend for about $93/tire for my '06. I had to go with 235/50-R18 since they don't make that tire in 245/45-R18, and decent tires in our size are $125 minimum otherwise. No issues with rubbing going up a size with the sidewall, difference is around 2% overall with 235 width, and the guys at Walmart didn't give me any issues about it aside from asking me if I knew my tire size. All said and done I spent around $477 for tires + installation, which is pretty good considering the size of these tires. I was able to place the order and schedule the install on the Walmart website, which was convenient.
As for the tires, I'm incredibly impressed with these tires given their price. I can't speak for how they perform in the snow just yet, but they're great in the rain, seem to be quiet, and have a much smoother/softer ride than the Michelin Primacy MXM4 tires that they replaced. Granted, those Michelins should have been replaced 3,000 miles ago, but I'm impressed nonetheless. I'm sure the extra sidewall height also contributes to the improvement in ride quality. My second option was the Kumho Solus Majesty 9 TA91 at Discount Tire or Tirerack, but it was hard to justify the extra $150+ installed for those compared to the Kumhos at Walmart. If anyone is looking for a decent set of tires on a budget, they're definitely your best choice when it comes to a <$100 tire.
Thinking of dropping down to 235/40 R19 from 245/40 R19s. Currently have the Pirelli DragonSport line on my LS, though since I have dropped the car the tires have now seen considerable wear. I need to replace them as soon as possible. Cheapest option in my area is the Kumho Ecsta PS71 in 235/40 on 19 inch wheels. Anyone ran these before? Granted I don't think they will last that long considering I am rubbing a bit in the front, but it's a last hoorah before I revert everything back to stock and get new tires for the 17" factory wheels that I had ordered. Personally I feel like these 245's look a bit puffy for the stance it sits at right now, so I assume the 235's will look more suitable
08-21-21, 09:18 AM
