Best Replacement Tires for LS460
05-22-10, 06:10 PM
#16
It appears that the Michelins are everyone's favorite. At the same time, nobody said anything negative about the Contis. My sense is that there is simply not enough experience with the Contis -either they are too new or their market penetration is far lesser than that of the Michelins. Does anyone feel that buying unidirectional tires (which the Michelin's are) causes a serious disadvantage as it's impossible to rotate them front to rear?
05-23-10, 02:22 PM
#21
just another voice from the universe, but I would not waste my money on Z rated tires or unidirectional, this is a performance luxury sedan, not a sports car. I only rotate from front to back, same side, on all the radials I have purchased in the last 20 years...
05-23-10, 03:26 PM
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Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus is not Z rated; it's Y rated, which should be more than adequate; but they look like they are unidirectional.
Although I am still curious about the Contis, I think I am going to "go with the flow" and get the Michelins.
Thanks for everybody's input.
Although I am still curious about the Contis, I think I am going to "go with the flow" and get the Michelins.
Thanks for everybody's input.
05-23-10, 05:59 PM
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has anyone experienced the michelin a/s plus in the snow. i've had great luck with other michelins and the pilot a/s has a good rating for snow on tire rack but i'm looking for more opinions. the turanza el 42 are horrible in snow.. also did anyone notice a poorer ride quality with michelin than the oem tires?
05-23-10, 10:51 PM
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Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus is not Z rated; it's Y rated, which should be more than adequate; but they look like they are unidirectional.
Although I am still curious about the Contis, I think I am going to "go with the flow" and get the Michelins.
Thanks for everybody's input.
Although I am still curious about the Contis, I think I am going to "go with the flow" and get the Michelins.
Thanks for everybody's input.
It's your money, but on this type of car, it doesn't quite make sense. Enjoy it anyway...From Tirerack:
Y 186 mph 300 km/h Exotic Sports Cars
While a Z-speed rating still often appears in the tire size designation of these tires, such as 225/50ZR16 91W, the Z in the size signifies a maximum speed capability in excess of 149 mph, 240 km/h; the W in the service description indicates the tire's 168 mph, 270
While a Z-speed rating still often appears in the tire size designation of these tires, such as 225/50ZR16 91W, the Z in the size signifies a maximum speed capability in excess of 149 mph, 240 km/h; the W in the service description indicates the tire's 168 mph, 270
05-23-10, 10:57 PM
#25
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has anyone experienced the michelin a/s plus in the snow. i've had great luck with other michelins and the pilot a/s has a good rating for snow on tire rack but i'm looking for more opinions. the turanza el 42 are horrible in snow.. also did anyone notice a poorer ride quality with michelin than the oem tires?
05-24-10, 11:16 AM
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Had dealer supplied turanza tires and they wore out at about 28k miles. I maybe could of gotten 30-32k out of them. I put on 4 continental extreme contact DWS tires (discount tire). I chose them because of the good reviews, cheaper than the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S pilots, and more tread wear. So far, great tire. Quieter, smoother, and seems to grip better than the turanza's. Getting about 1 to 2 mpg better but that may be due to the air pressure in the tires at about 35 vs 33 on the turanza's. Time will tell how well they wear. See the Best tire for LS460 thread for more.
05-25-10, 04:45 AM
#28
I have the OEM 19'" wheels on my LS. I replaced the OEM Bridgestones with Michelin Pilot Sport A/S at 22,000 miles because I couldn't stand the Bridgestones any longer. The Michelins have been perfect and my car will never see any other brand.
Tires and brakes are 2 things that you shouldn't skimp on.
Tires and brakes are 2 things that you shouldn't skimp on.
05-27-10, 07:57 AM
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Based on the comments here, last week I had the Michelin PS2 A/S installed on my 2008 LS460.
Much smoother and quieter than the Bridgestone EL42s. So far, I feel that I made the right decision and a 45,000 mile wear warranty to boot.
Much smoother and quieter than the Bridgestone EL42s. So far, I feel that I made the right decision and a 45,000 mile wear warranty to boot.
