Winter Tires
10-28-06, 04:33 PM
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Winter Tires
I just ordered a set of winter tires for my wife's RX and wondered if any of you are putting them on the LS? Also, has anyone had the car in snow yet?
10-28-06, 06:51 PM
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When I get my car next month I will be putting winter tires on them. Probably Blizzaks from Tire Rack. We have a lot of snow here and I have used my LS430 for four winters with Blizzaks with great results. I am sure the 460 will be even better in the winter with all the extra electronic stuff in it.
10-29-06, 08:27 AM
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I ordered from the Tirerack for my 460 already. About $2200 mounted on nice rims ready for winter. Snows made a huge difference on my LS430 and I think with more power in the 460, they will be even more important for the 460 in winter.
10-29-06, 10:20 AM
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What brand of winter tires did you get and if possible,what is the make/type of the the wheels? Thank You.
10-29-06, 05:12 PM
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I have always trusted the tirerack. Unfortunately, right now they only have one combo available based on the new bolt pattern on the 460. If you call them, they will recommend the same package I got.
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10-31-06, 10:14 AM
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Here is the info I received from tirerack:
"The least expensive wheel I have is a ASA JH8 silver or black finish wheel for $230.00 a wheel. Your car also came with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System. If you continue to use that system on this wheel the Sensor and Valve Stem is an additional $114.50 per wheel. The snow tire for that wheel would be the Bridgestone Blizzak 245/45/19 LM25 for $228.00."
"The least expensive wheel I have is a ASA JH8 silver or black finish wheel for $230.00 a wheel. Your car also came with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System. If you continue to use that system on this wheel the Sensor and Valve Stem is an additional $114.50 per wheel. The snow tire for that wheel would be the Bridgestone Blizzak 245/45/19 LM25 for $228.00."
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10-31-06, 04:16 PM
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it started snowing in september up here in AK
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v8...SnowyPathP.jpg
some picks from three weeks ago
dedicated snow tyres make a huge difference, they are well worth the money. there is more road noise but its not that bad especially considering the safty aspect of getting them
08-20-07, 07:14 AM
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I have the OEM 18" wheels on my new LS460. What snow tires will fit this rim? I went to Tirerack.com and it seems there are no blizzaks that are the exact fit for this rim. I certainly wouldn't want to buy another set of rims just for the snow tires.
Any suggestions?
Any suggestions?
08-20-07, 09:56 AM
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We are in New York and didn't have much snow last year. Everything was pretty good with the tires I got with the car.
If I had a place to store the snow tires and wheels I would probably get them.
So if it snows bad, I guess my baby will be staying home.
If I had a place to store the snow tires and wheels I would probably get them.
So if it snows bad, I guess my baby will be staying home.
08-20-07, 10:15 AM
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I hear ya. I have two rear wheel cars. I do have an Accord I can use to help. But, you never know if we get hit with a ton of snow this year or not. I'd like to be able to drive the LS from time to time even in the snow.
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