OT- tire rating

[millerjs32]

Hi Folks,
Putting new tires on Lexus LS 430. Thinking of Michelin Primier. Thoughts on that tire and should I put on H rated or V?

Thanks
Jeff

 

[Peetz Pool Boy]

Hi Folks,
Putting new tires on Lexus LS 430. Thinking of Michelin Primier. Thoughts on that tire and should I put on H rated or V?

Thanks
Jeff

Are you planning on running that LS430 over 130 mph?

Tire buying these days is very confusing. I used to swear by Michelins, but I Got increasingly disgusted with the wear- mileage I was getting. 25k - 30k which also coincides with the Michelin warranty.

I purchased a new vehicle a few years back that came equipped with Bridgestones. They rode as well as the Michelins, and after 25k miles, they still have 50% of their tread life remaining.

Michelins are good "soft rubber" tires and you pay a nice premium for their advertising, but IMHO there are comparable, perhaps even longer mileage, tires out there.

I just slapped a set of Bridgestones on the boss' Mercedes. They ride great and have twice the warranty of the Michelins.

Beginning in 1991, the speed symbol denoting a fixed maximum speed capability of new tires must be shown only in the speed rating portion of the tire's service description, such as 225/50R16 89S. The most common tire speed rating symbols, maximum speeds and typical applications are shown below:

L 75 mph 120 km/h Off-Road & Light Truck Tires
M 81 mph 130 km/h Temporary Spare Tires
N 87 mph 140km/h
P 93 mph 150 km/h
Q 99 mph 160 km/h Studless & Studdable Winter Tires
R 106 mph 170 km/h H.D. Light Truck Tires
S 112 mph 180 km/h Family Sedans & Vans
T 118 mph 190 km/h Family Sedans & Vans
U 124 mph 200 km/h
H 130 mph 210 km/h Sport Sedans & Coupes
V 149 mph 240 km/h Sport Sedans, Coupes & Sports Cars

 

[millerjs32]

What Bridgestones you running?

 

[91Joe95]

Hi Folks,
Putting new tires on Lexus LS 430. Thinking of Michelin Primier. Thoughts on that tire and should I put on H rated or V?

Thanks
Jeff

Unless you race, put a much lower rating on the tire for longer wear and subsequent better bad weather performance. Seriously, when's the last time you drove over 80 mph and for how long? When shopping for a tire look at weather performance (encompasses handling) then road noise. Pretty much ignore speed rating unless you plan on doing burnouts. Tirerack and a few other sites have some great tire reviews, both by experts and users.

 

[Lion8286]

Hi Folks,
Putting new tires on Lexus LS 430.

That's like a . . . Toyota??

 

[Nashville Lion]

We just put new tires on my wife's Toyota Highlander....we looked at Goodyear, Bridgestone and Michelin. We went with Goodyear due to the deal we got...all make a good tire.

 

[Eurotrash1]

My friend who owns a tire store recommended Continental Cross Contacts. He felt they offered the best value in a tire.

 

[vader_psu]

I get tires from Costco. They usually offer a great price and charge only $15 per tire for installation. Includes rotation, inflation checks and flat repairs for the life of the tire. Nice deal if you are a member.

http://tires2.costco.com/Home.aspx

 

[Peetz Pool Boy]

What Bridgestones you running?

Tauranza Serenity Plus. Weird name for a tire, but they ride well and I got $70 instant rebate at Costco. The Michelins, with a lesser warranty, would have cost me $250 more for a set.

 

[fairgambit]

What Bridgestones you running?

I've been using Bridgestone Potenzas (RE040) on my RX-8 for over 10 years and are very happy with them. Of course, they are a spring/summer tire and that works for me because the car sits in the garage all winter.

 

[PSU Mike]

Tauranza Serenity Plus. Weird name for a tire, but they ride well and I got $70 instant rebate at Costco. The Michelins, with a lesser warranty, would have cost me $250 more for a set.

And they keep you dry if you have an accident...

 

[lionville]

I just put Pirelli P7's on my Camry and they run well. They have a high tread wear rating and are rated well in all kinds of road conditions.

I drive the turnpike a lot and that usually means 80-85 mph if I don't want to get run over by other drivers. These things ride nice at those speeds.

 

[fairgambit]

And they keep you dry if you have an accident...

Great line Mike!

 

[T J]

Go to TireRack.com
Enter your vehicle year, make and model

They have an enormous list of your options
You can sort by tire specifications for your vehicle
They do comparison track testing on many tires
Plus, customers also apply ratings to their experiences with the tires
Includes things like wear over time, handling in wet and snow etc.
Plus you can sort the tire options for your car based upon your preferences

They also have contracts with many local companies for installation in most areas and they list the full costs you will have for installation, so you can compare

Once an installer charged more than the amount listed for his location on the website. TireRack completely backed the customer and refunded the difference. Ie... Good customer service.

Plus, you can call their customer service and they will walk you through your options, along with tips on which tires best meet your requirements, current sales, etc.

You can have your tires shipped directly to the installer

Whether you choose the TireRack option or not, you'll have a great idea of your tire options that meet your requirements, so you can compare them to any local deals.

Good luck Millerjs32...

 

[PennStateNate]

I usually go cheap. With the way PA roads are. You are only going to get 20-30k out of tires. I bought Fuzion tires just after Easter at NTB for 85 a tire. 65k mile warranty.

 

[Cold Smoke]

Hi Folks,
Putting new tires on Lexus LS 430. Thinking of Michelin Primier. Thoughts on that tire and should I put on H rated or V?

Thanks
Jeff

Strong endorsement for the Continental Cross Contact. OE on a Mercedes ML with 15k and the damn things look brand new. My wife is a big road tripper and drives 80-85 on the interstate. H rating.
Dan

 

[bmusser24]

Tirerack.com has all kind of research information on their website. That should help you make an informed decision.

 

[AvalonJohn]

I've used different name brand tires over the years and have found that paying an extra $30 or so per tire is the way to go for the Goodyears. They have definitely lasted longer for me on my Camry. I have the TripleTreads on the front and Assurance on the back. It's been well over a year for both sets and I drive 115 miles a day to and from work. You really don't need a tire with a speed rating greater than a S rating ........ not sure my Camry will even do 118?

 

[jwlynn]

My friend who owns a tire store recommended Continental Cross Contacts. He felt they offered the best value in a tire.

Based on a recommendation from tirerack.com, I put a set of these on my 2009 Lexus LS 460 and have been very pleased.