Rx 350 Tires
05-21-09, 10:37 AM
#31
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Hi RS, I've been reasonably pleased with the Michelin's but I believe that I'm going to go with the Bridgestone Alenza's next. My Michelin have lasted about 30k miles now and will need to be replaced prior to winter up here in the Pacific NW. I tend to drive fairly hard and wear out tires quickly, I only managed 16k out of the crappy Goodyear’s. Were I you, I'd look into the Bridgestone’s, but then again living in TX, where I assume you don't worry about snow, you may want to research High Performance tires rather than HP all weather like we need. Also, I did go with a slightly wider tire when I put the M's on, handles much better, and I run mine at 34 lbs on each corner.
Hope that helps a bit! Love them TC's, I still get asked about the RX color as the Thundercloud Metallic is quite rare, only 600 were ever built. There are a lot of Flint Mica TC's out there by camparison, around 5k of those were produced, and the TC was only made for the North American market.
Hope that helps a bit! Love them TC's, I still get asked about the RX color as the Thundercloud Metallic is quite rare, only 600 were ever built. There are a lot of Flint Mica TC's out there by camparison, around 5k of those were produced, and the TC was only made for the North American market.
Yes, I agree the Thundercloud silver is the most unique RX. Do you use any special wax for the paint?
05-21-09, 12:09 PM
#32
Thanks for the reply and sorry for my late response. To clarify, since it is mostly warm weather in Texas, you recommend that I stay with Michelins or should I try the Alenza H/T. What exact tire size did you purchase for a wider tire? I really appreciate your input.
Yes, I agree the Thundercloud silver is the most unique RX. Do you use any special wax for the paint?
Yes, I agree the Thundercloud silver is the most unique RX. Do you use any special wax for the paint?
05-21-09, 12:55 PM
#33
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Tire and size
I appreciate your prompt reply. You assumed correct, the weather is mostly warm to hot here in Texas, thus I guess I would not necessarily need all weather tires. Are the Alenzas ideal for these conditions? What about the tire size you use? I have read the posts regarding the larger size 255/50/18, Toyo's. I would like wider tires, mainly for looks. Any comments..
Thanks!
Thanks!
05-21-09, 01:08 PM
#34
I appreciate your prompt reply. You assumed correct, the weather is mostly warm to hot here in Texas, thus I guess I would not necessarily need all weather tires. Are the Alenzas ideal for these conditions? What about the tire size you use? I have read the posts regarding the larger size 255/50/18, Toyo's. I would like wider tires, mainly for looks. Any comments..
Thanks!
Thanks!
05-25-09, 11:16 AM
#35
Maybe off topic but over the weekend I saw a set of Yokohama V4's on an RX, nice tread design. 235/55/18 but looks wide like the Alenza's. Anybody has these shoes?
05-29-09, 04:43 PM
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RX350 tires
I have the Eagle RSA's on and they have worn unevenly at approx 25K, I now have 28K miles.
I've read reviews at tire web sites that these tires are junk.
Not sure what I will have put on soon.
I need something that will last longer.
I've read reviews at tire web sites that these tires are junk.
Not sure what I will have put on soon.
I need something that will last longer.
05-29-09, 06:15 PM
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I replaced the Michelins with Bridgestone Alenzas at 47K. Now have 61K on the car and the Bridgestone Alenzas are doing just great still no snow here in lower Alabama so do not know how they are on that but in the rain they run fine and we have a lot of that here.
10-07-10, 09:54 AM
#39
Bridgestone Alenza's have good feedback. Try Yokohama's too.
01-14-11, 12:44 PM
#40
I ordered a set of Alenza's for my wife's '04 RX330 and had them mounted by Walmart. This was the Big FU to Discount tire as they were unwilling to negotiate reasonably for my tires there. I threw the quote from Thetirerack.com in the guys face when I stormed out of the store, swearing to never go back. I paid $135 for each tire- $10 ea to mount. These tires are very good tires for the RX. Great tread pattern, quiet tire, very well mannered- they handle well and have superior traction.
Now- I have the original Michelin tires on my Dodge Diesel truck at 76000 miles. They have plenty of tread left, but I fear the sidewalls are starting to show some cracking. These are *heavy* truck tires. They wear very evenly across the width of the tire. I do not recommend them for RX's because it would be overkill. Michelin used to make a Cross Terrain tire that was perfect for an RX, but I don't know if they are still available.
Now- I have the original Michelin tires on my Dodge Diesel truck at 76000 miles. They have plenty of tread left, but I fear the sidewalls are starting to show some cracking. These are *heavy* truck tires. They wear very evenly across the width of the tire. I do not recommend them for RX's because it would be overkill. Michelin used to make a Cross Terrain tire that was perfect for an RX, but I don't know if they are still available.
01-16-11, 06:19 PM
#42
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Replaced the stock michelins in my 2004 RX330 after about 100,000 km with these Kumhos. Can't be any happier.
For Canada's winters, I use the Pirellis Scorpion Ice and Snow mounted on ASA JH9s (I think).
For Canada's winters, I use the Pirellis Scorpion Ice and Snow mounted on ASA JH9s (I think).
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