Best tyres for lexus

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Hoosain

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Hi, I need to replace my front tyres on my lexus is 250. Currently I have Michelin pilot sport 225/45 R17 and noticed a few cuts on the tyre.

What brand would you guys recommended for durability and comfort?
 
Hoosain said:
Hi, I need to replace my front tyres on my lexus is 250. Currently I have Michelin pilot sport 225/45 R17 and noticed a few cuts on the tyre.

What brand would you guys recommended for durability and comfort?
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Durability - Most major manufacturers have many ranges of tyres in that size. So you want to select a good mix between "sport" and "economy". Sport tyres won't last as long as a rule of thumb.

Comfort - You won't feel a vast difference from one tyre to another in that size. But if you want to transform your ride comfort, try fitting a 225/50 or even a 225/55. Unless you're taking corners at high speed and racing around a race track, low profile tyres DESTROY ride comfort. You'll be amazed at how much that extra little bit of an air cushion soaks up the rumble of the road or small bumps.
Try it... It's like changing to one of those tempurpedic mattresses after having slept on a spring bed your whole life.
 
OverKill69 said:
You'll be amazed at how much that extra little bit of an air cushion soaks up the rumble of the road or small bumps.
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It is not the air in the tire that improves the comfort. It is the large sidewall, that flexs more over small bumps. This is called undamped movement.

It has to do with the additional flexing of a larger sidewall that occurs before the damper cracking pressure.

Fitting a larger circumference tire, will cause the following issues.

1. speedo error
2. maybe rubbing.
3. on some cars, abs/TC issues.
4. you will also sacrifice handling.

Conventional wisdom is to stick with the same circumference.



I recommend bridgestone, good durability in sa, longer wear. made for the grand tourers.

Pirelli, Michelin, yoko all bias handling over comfort, and are a softer rubber, this increases driver feedback and handling response. but it sacrifices durability.
 
I'm a Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric fanboy, but the current Michelins you have on would be a great choice too.

silver6933 said:
It is not the air in the tire that improves the comfort. It is the large sidewall, that flexs more over small bumps. This is called undamped movement.

It has to do with the additional flexing of a larger sidewall that occurs before the damper cracking pressure.

Fitting a larger circumference tire, will cause the following issues.

1. speedo error
2. maybe rubbing.
3. on some cars, abs/TC issues.
4. you will also sacrifice handling.

Conventional wisdom is to stick with the same circumference.



I recommend bridgestone, good durability in sa, longer wear. made for the grand tourers.

Pirelli, Michelin, yoko all bias handling over comfort, and are a softer rubber, this increases driver feedback and handling response. but it sacrifices durability.
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Not sure if I've expressed my appreciation for your input in the motoring section, some good knowledge that you share here, thanks.
 
TehStranger said:
Not sure if I've expressed my appreciation for your input in the motoring section, some good knowledge that you share here, thanks.
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Hey thank you. It is a good community and I would like to actively contribute.

I lurked for far too long. ;)
 
silver6933 said:
It is not the air in the tire that improves the comfort. It is the large sidewall, that flexs more over small bumps. This is called undamped movement.

It has to do with the additional flexing of a larger sidewall that occurs before the damper cracking pressure.

Fitting a larger circumference tire, will cause the following issues.

1. speedo error
2. maybe rubbing.
3. on some cars, abs/TC issues.
4. you will also sacrifice handling.

Conventional wisdom is to stick with the same circumference.



I recommend bridgestone, good durability in sa, longer wear. made for the grand tourers.

Pirelli, Michelin, yoko all bias handling over comfort, and are a softer rubber, this increases driver feedback and handling response. but it sacrifices durability.
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I been reading that the Michelin's I have are not durable and is a soft compound tyre, not sure how true that is.

I don't know why there are cuts/peeling on the tyre though. The treads are fine.
 
silver6933 said:
Is the peeling or cut on the sidewall?

How far away from the thread blocks(thread)?

Can you post a pic?
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Its mostly on the side walls but did see one at the centre of the tyre starting from a thread. I will try to post as pic tomorrow.

Initial taught it was the wheel alignment and took it to twt. They recommended that I change the front tyres.
 
Hi guys, I noticed my rear tyres are Michelin primacy HP and fronts are pilot sport 3.

Does this make a difference?
 
Hoosain said:
Hi guys, I noticed my rear tyres are Michelin primacy HP and fronts are pilot sport 3.

Does this make a difference?
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No. As long as front tyres are the same and the ones at the back are the same. You might pick up problems of there are different tyres on the front or back.
 
Go for bridgestone. Buy 4 and pay for 3. Supaquick or speedy. Don't know when the special ends
 
Mich Pilot Sport 3 or GoodYear Eagle F1 Asym 2. Really good reviews world wide in terms of comfort, longevity and grip.

Had both of these on my car in size 225/45/17 and 245/40/17. No regrets.
 
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