17 Inch Tyre Choices - Help / Advice Wanted
05-14-07, 05:46 AM
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17 Inch Tyre Choices - Help / Advice Wanted
My RX330 (Australian Spec) comes with Michelin Energy LX4 225/65/17 Tyres from the factory - http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....del=Energy+LX4.
It's getting close to replacement time, and I'd like some advice on what to choose as a replacement.
Obviously, I could get the OEM Michelins - but the price is a little steep
($A 430 fitted and balanced), and I'm not impressed with the S speed rating, or the hard compound (Treadwear = 500, and the tyres currently have 48,000km / 30,000 miles on them and are just now needing replacement.
As far as I know, the only other tyre available in Australia in 225/65/17 is the Yokohama Geolander G91A - http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....Geolandar+G91A
They are quite a bit cheaper ($A 283 each), are H speed rated, but to me the B Traction rating is a bit of a worry.
What do you guys think ?
Any feedback would be appreciated - especially from Aussie members with
17" wheels who have changed tyres.
It's getting close to replacement time, and I'd like some advice on what to choose as a replacement.
Obviously, I could get the OEM Michelins - but the price is a little steep
($A 430 fitted and balanced), and I'm not impressed with the S speed rating, or the hard compound (Treadwear = 500, and the tyres currently have 48,000km / 30,000 miles on them and are just now needing replacement.
As far as I know, the only other tyre available in Australia in 225/65/17 is the Yokohama Geolander G91A - http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....Geolandar+G91A
They are quite a bit cheaper ($A 283 each), are H speed rated, but to me the B Traction rating is a bit of a worry.
What do you guys think ?
Any feedback would be appreciated - especially from Aussie members with
17" wheels who have changed tyres.
05-14-07, 08:38 PM
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This is the one I'm replacing my 18" tires (235/55/18) with next month... I've done a lot of research on this as well and this is the one to get according to many RX330 owners as well as reviews... 
Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza
==> Better treadwear (600 A A)
==> Better speed rating (V)
==> Better on dry, wet and snow according to the reviews
==> Cheaper than stock tires
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....r+H%2FL+Alenza
Good luck!
PS. Apparently in June, Bridgestone is having a big promotion with $100 rebate off a set of 4 tires...
Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza
==> Better treadwear (600 A A)
==> Better speed rating (V)
==> Better on dry, wet and snow according to the reviews
==> Cheaper than stock tires
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....r+H%2FL+Alenza
Good luck!
PS. Apparently in June, Bridgestone is having a big promotion with $100 rebate off a set of 4 tires...
05-15-07, 05:32 AM
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Good reviews on these tires. I need to chweck if Costco will be having a sale on these Alenza's!
05-15-07, 07:48 AM
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Alenza had a lot of positive reviews. And the price can not be beat.
05-15-07, 01:27 PM
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At least the Costco's in my area at least...
05-15-07, 02:30 PM
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In our store they do...from what I know 2 years ago. I bought my last 2 sets of tires from Sears....used the Gift card discount, 15%.
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05-15-07, 03:03 PM
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Treadwear of 600 ? Sounds like they're made of granite.
They're not available in Australia anyway.......
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05-16-07, 12:15 PM
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I have been searching...this tire is not as popular.
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Thanks for the replies.
I have ordered 4 Yokohama Geolander H/T-S G051s and will have them fitted next Saturday
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....r+H%2FT-S+G051
I have ordered 4 Yokohama Geolander H/T-S G051s and will have them fitted next Saturday
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....r+H%2FT-S+G051
05-18-07, 11:01 AM
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Take a pic and post, we want to see!
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