2005 RX330 AWD OEM Michelin tires
05-11-07, 01:50 PM
#16
What kind of Michelins did you put in?
05-12-07, 05:02 AM
#19
Cool, what retailer did you get them from? For some reason they use good rubber in Japan, I am pretty sure they import them from a 3rd world country.
05-12-07, 11:52 AM
#20
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When is time for me to replace my tires...I was thinking of going with the
Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza 600 Treadwear.
Anyone has any experience with these??
Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza 600 Treadwear.
Anyone has any experience with these??
05-12-07, 12:29 PM
#21
Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza 600 Treadwear, I saw this on Tire Rack, good price. Any comments?
05-12-07, 03:07 PM
#22
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2005 RX330 AWD OEM Michelin Tires
We got 36K on the first set and 37K on the second set of Michelin's. I just couldn't stand paying that kind of $$$ and not having a mileage warranty.
This time, I put on the Alenza's and couldn't be more pleased.
They look a bit more aggressive from the sidewall and I do think the Michelin's handle pot holes a bit better, but other than that, they have been great (we only have about 2,000 miles on them at the current time). We had one snow storm in Colorado and the traction was excellent.
I got them from Discount Tire after they matched a Firestone offer of buy 3, get 1 free ... At Discount Tire, with certificates, I was out the door for $701.
This time, I put on the Alenza's and couldn't be more pleased.
They look a bit more aggressive from the sidewall and I do think the Michelin's handle pot holes a bit better, but other than that, they have been great (we only have about 2,000 miles on them at the current time). We had one snow storm in Colorado and the traction was excellent.
I got them from Discount Tire after they matched a Firestone offer of buy 3, get 1 free ... At Discount Tire, with certificates, I was out the door for $701.
05-12-07, 05:35 PM
#23
Well, we are at 30500 on our '05 with Michelins. Pleanty of tread left so I will wag that we will get at least another 5000 and maybe a bit more. My wife is a 55 year old granny (shhh, don't tell her I said this 
) and she drives like a 70 year old. She will no doubt come closer to 40000 than 35000. I keep close watch on brake pads, tires, etc since my wife hauls my two grandkids around. Fwiw, I checked the original brake pads and have at least 3/8" left on them.
Gary
) and she drives like a 70 year old. She will no doubt come closer to 40000 than 35000. I keep close watch on brake pads, tires, etc since my wife hauls my two grandkids around. Fwiw, I checked the original brake pads and have at least 3/8" left on them.Gary
05-13-07, 11:09 AM
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We have the 18" tires on our RX330, I didn't see an option from Nitto in that size.
We only had 3 choices; the Goodyear, the Michelin and the Bridgestone Alenza. The Alenza has a 65,000 mile warranty.
I had already read where the Goodyear's weren't wearing well, I know from personal experience the Michelin's don't wear very well, so the choice was very clear for me.
Last edited by cdnewton; 05-13-07 at 06:32 PM.
05-13-07, 06:26 PM
#26
AM1 has them on...18's right?
05-13-07, 10:09 PM
#27
Well, we are at 30500 on our '05 with Michelins. Pleanty of tread left so I will wag that we will get at least another 5000 and maybe a bit more. My wife is a 55 year old granny (shhh, don't tell her I said this ) and she drives like a 70 year old. She will no doubt come closer to 40000 than 35000. I keep close watch on brake pads, tires, etc since my wife hauls my two grandkids around. Fwiw, I checked the original brake pads and have at least 3/8" left on them.
Gary
) and she drives like a 70 year old. She will no doubt come closer to 40000 than 35000. I keep close watch on brake pads, tires, etc since my wife hauls my two grandkids around. Fwiw, I checked the original brake pads and have at least 3/8" left on them.Gary
05-14-07, 10:06 AM
#29
We have the 18" tires on our RX330, I didn't see an option from Nitto in that size.
We only had 3 choices; the Goodyear, the Michelin and the Bridgestone Alenza. The Alenza has a 65,000 mile warranty.
I had already read where the Goodyear's weren't wearing well, I know from personal experience the Michelin's don't wear very well, so the choice was very clear for me.
We only had 3 choices; the Goodyear, the Michelin and the Bridgestone Alenza. The Alenza has a 65,000 mile warranty.
I had already read where the Goodyear's weren't wearing well, I know from personal experience the Michelin's don't wear very well, so the choice was very clear for me.
05-14-07, 05:19 PM
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tire mileage
In mileage comparisons, remember to factor in:
1. Region travelled- midwest will give more mileage due to flat terrain vs. Colorado with more mountains
2. if vehicle is FWD (only) or AWD
3. PSI kept in tires
4. type of driver (aggressive, local or long distamce driving)
5. Towing trailers
All of these points, and even just a few of them will reduce mileage on any tire manufacturer.
1. Region travelled- midwest will give more mileage due to flat terrain vs. Colorado with more mountains
2. if vehicle is FWD (only) or AWD
3. PSI kept in tires
4. type of driver (aggressive, local or long distamce driving)
5. Towing trailers
All of these points, and even just a few of them will reduce mileage on any tire manufacturer.