LS430 2006 Prophylactic Brake Job
06-19-17, 11:00 PM
#16
pilot super sport is a summer tire, not good in cold weather due to construction materials and would be unsafe in freezing weather. pilot sport A/S would be better year around but is probably more tire than an LS requires. the premier A/S is the recommended tire for a LS430, but last time I bought tires Discount tried to sell me Michelin Defenders which are only speed rated to 100 mph. even though I don't go over 100 I wanted tires that could just in case.
06-20-17, 04:19 AM
#17
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pilot super sport is a summer tire, not good in cold weather due to construction materials and would be unsafe in freezing weather. pilot sport A/S would be better year around but is probably more tire than an LS requires. the premier A/S is the recommended tire for a LS430, but last time I bought tires Discount tried to sell me Michelin Defenders which are only speed rated to 100 mph. even though I don't go over 100 I wanted tires that could just in case.
06-20-17, 05:04 AM
#18
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MICHELIN DEFENDER T+H
- Size: 225/55R17 97H
06-20-17, 05:10 AM
#19
Lexus Fanatic
imo, an analogy to the Pilot Super Sports being deployed on a LS430. It's like walking into a golf store or ski shop, and telling them you're new to the sport, and they sell you expert equipment. You can still use it, but you'll pay more, it will make it more difficult for you to participate in the respective sports, and a "pro" should steer you into equipment that matches your skill and use level. That's just the way I look at it. They shouldn't be upselling for the sake of making money. There are trade offs for everything, so putting this tire on a LS430 definitely does that. It's more than being unable to drive at 37F and below, maybe a person lives in FLA and it's never that cold, or, they have snow tires. Just doesn't match the vehicle characteristics...just an opinion, ymmv
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