RX - 2nd Gen (2004-2009) Discussion topics related to the 2004 -2009 RX330, RX350 and RX400H models

loud road noise on 350 and Michelin tires

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 05-11-07, 10:24 AM
  #16  
AM1
Lexus Champion

iTrader: (6)
 
AM1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: So CaL
Posts: 4,789
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

the nittos were around 145 or so per tire. the only thing though is you have to go up to 255/55/18 i dont think they make it in 235/55/18. when i got my tires last time they were on national backorder dont know if they still are. so they might be hard to get. i know that falken, kumho, and toyo all make similar tires for suvs/light trucks
Old 05-11-07, 09:00 PM
  #17  
mandyfig
Moderator
 
mandyfig's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: GA
Posts: 12,300
Received 416 Likes on 366 Posts
Default

255/55 is a taller tire. 255/45 is the same ratio. Do you have the 255/55?
Old 05-12-07, 12:46 AM
  #18  
AM1
Lexus Champion

iTrader: (6)
 
AM1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: So CaL
Posts: 4,789
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

i have 255/55/18.
Old 05-12-07, 05:03 AM
  #19  
mandyfig
Moderator
 
mandyfig's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: GA
Posts: 12,300
Received 416 Likes on 366 Posts
Default

Do you have stock 18's? No rubbing?
Old 05-12-07, 10:50 PM
  #20  
AM1
Lexus Champion

iTrader: (6)
 
AM1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: So CaL
Posts: 4,789
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

there was another thread around here somewhere where the owner used the stock 18's and switched to the larger 255/55/18 tire. That person sugeested putting in spacers in the back i think to prevent rubbing. when the tires were being put in i asked them to check for rubbing. they said there wasnt any rubbing though it was a very tight fit in the back.
Old 05-13-07, 06:55 PM
  #21  
mandyfig
Moderator
 
mandyfig's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: GA
Posts: 12,300
Received 416 Likes on 366 Posts
Default

There was no 245/55's? Or you really wanted the wider tires...
Old 05-14-07, 10:08 AM
  #22  
AM1
Lexus Champion

iTrader: (6)
 
AM1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: So CaL
Posts: 4,789
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

for some weird reason all light truck/suv tires in this particular size range jump from 235-255. the guys who put my tires on said that 235/55/18 is a strange size cuz its not small like what would go on smaller suvs/trucks and its not larger like 255/55/18 which is more common and go on most other suvs/trucks this size or larger.
Old 05-14-07, 06:51 PM
  #23  
mandyfig
Moderator
 
mandyfig's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: GA
Posts: 12,300
Received 416 Likes on 366 Posts
Default

Can you take a pic and post please? I want to see how it looks....must be great, and no rubbing right?
Old 05-14-07, 07:11 PM
  #24  
AM1
Lexus Champion

iTrader: (6)
 
AM1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: So CaL
Posts: 4,789
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

im getting around to it. and no rubbing that i can tell
Old 05-15-07, 08:20 AM
  #25  
mandyfig
Moderator
 
mandyfig's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: GA
Posts: 12,300
Received 416 Likes on 366 Posts
Default

There was another guy who ended up putting the Alenza's and it is 255/55's too. I guess no issues.
Old 05-15-07, 10:30 AM
  #26  
The G Man
Lexus Test Driver
 
The G Man's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: MA
Posts: 8,698
Received 68 Likes on 56 Posts
Default

Alenza is a great tire.
Old 05-16-07, 08:58 AM
  #27  
mandyfig
Moderator
 
mandyfig's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: GA
Posts: 12,300
Received 416 Likes on 366 Posts
Default

I can not seem to find a local supplier for the Alenza....what tire place have you purchased these from, anybody?
Old 05-16-07, 10:36 AM
  #28  
The G Man
Lexus Test Driver
 
The G Man's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: MA
Posts: 8,698
Received 68 Likes on 56 Posts
Default

Try Tire rack
Old 05-16-07, 12:17 PM
  #29  
mandyfig
Moderator
 
mandyfig's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: GA
Posts: 12,300
Received 416 Likes on 366 Posts
Default

I almost forgot. I have not ordered from them, who normally installs the tires for them?
Old 05-16-07, 12:21 PM
  #30  
The G Man
Lexus Test Driver
 
The G Man's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: MA
Posts: 8,698
Received 68 Likes on 56 Posts
Default

Just go to any tire shop or gas station, they will do it for you. I dont know if you guys have any NTB stores down there, they will match Tire Rack's price.


Quick Reply: loud road noise on 350 and Michelin tires



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 09:17 AM.