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35 messages, Last post on Oct 17, 2009 at 7:03 AM
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Does anybody else have any suggestions for best sizing of 17" tires for the ES350? Can I get away with a 235/45x17 or would I need the 235/50x17 to get the same tire height?? The 215/55 michelins just arent serious tires... |
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I last posted here 12/07, have since purchased Falken 235/50 ZE912's, which are AA/A and Z rated. While they give the car a slightly stiffer ride, they really improve control and handling...the stock Michelin MXV's are good for mileage and ride, but are clearly inadequate if you want to push the car a little. The above tires are 1/2 to 3/4" shorter, so you are actually going about 2mph faster at 70 than what the Odo says, but, who cares... and the profile is much more pleasing to the eye. 
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| I have an 07 ES350 with less than 25,000 miles. I have just been told by the dealer that I need two, if not four, new tires. Nothing unusual has happened to the tires; normal wear and tear (of course this is not covered by warranty) . Is this right? | |
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Replying to: dubldoc (Apr 15, 2008 7:46 pm) I last posted here 12/07, have since purchased Falken 235/50 ZE912's, which are AA/A and Z rated. While they give the car a slightly stiffer ride, they really improve control and handling...the stock Michelin MXV's are good for mileage and ride, but are clearly inadequate if you want to push the car a little. The above tires are 1/2 to 3/4" shorter, so you are actually going about 2mph faster at 70 than what the Odo says, but, who cares... and the profile is much more pleasing to the eye |
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Replying to: altarboy54 (Apr 24, 2009 4:39 pm)  31,000/miles and today, 2-Michelin Tires had to be replaced. I take great care of the car and can not imagine getting longer wear! Was informed by the Lexus Service that Lexus has been experiencing a pattern developing whereas the Michelin Tires are not getting the normal long-time maintenance & wear, as in times past. Not sure if it's in the product itself; or something to do with the Lexus machine causing the tires to wear quickly. Would anyone have any idea about this?
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Replying to: altarboy54 (Apr 24, 2009 4:39 pm) Who makes a great replacement tire at a good price?
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Replying to: atl2 (Jun 05, 2009 11:36 am) BTW - I noticed my replacement tires are not what came with the car...can anyone give me advice if this new size (225/50R-17) is okay on my car? I live in TX where the weather is hot 90% of the time. |
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Replying to: altarboy54 (Apr 24, 2009 4:39 pm) |
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I need to replace all 4 tires and have heard good things about Michelin Primacy and GoodYear Eagle and GoodYear Tripletread. I have 215/55/17. Comments on wear, noise, traction and price/offers appreciated. I live in Charlottesville VA. Thanks.
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Replying to: firbird (Sep 04, 2009 11:45 am) |
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