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#28 of 35 Re: Tires for Lexus ES330 2005, Good Year or Michelin? [jreyna] by jano2 Oct 02, 2009 (12:29 pm)
Replying to: jreyna (Oct 02, 2009 11:18 am) Thank you for your reply. The TPMS kit is what measures your tire pressure and alerts you when your tires need air. I think I am going to go with the Primacy MXV4 as well.   Have a good weekend!
#29 of 35 Re: Tires for Lexus ES330 2005, Good Year or Michelin? [jano2] by firbird Oct 07, 2009 (1:14 pm)
Replying to: jano2 (Oct 01, 2009 8:58 am) I purchased the Michelin Primacy MXV4's and they have a high pitched noise that is driving me nuts. I took it back to Sears and the rep there didn't hear anything on the ride, but when I called Tire Rack to discuss between Michelin's and the Bridgestone Serenity, they said that they had noticed the "singing" or high pitched noise with the Michelins and that Serenity might be a better choice if you find that kind of thing distracting. Michelin told Sears they'd give a 50% cust satisfaction refund, and Sears said they'd eat the rest if done within 30 days from purchase (next week for me). I'm seriously thinking about the Serenity tires...anyone willing to wade in on an opinion?   Thanks. Replies to this message: jano2 (Oct 07, 2009 1:23 pm) smarty666 (Oct 07, 2009 5:36 pm) firbird (Oct 08, 2009 4:43 am)
#30 of 35 Re: Tires for Lexus ES330 2005, Good Year or Michelin? [firbird] by jano2 Oct 07, 2009 (1:23 pm)
Replying to: firbird (Oct 07, 2009 1:14 pm) I bought the Primacy's yesterday and I have not noticed any noises. The only thing I can comment on is that they feel like they hug the road better even in the rain.
#31 of 35 Re: Tires for Lexus ES330 2005, Good Year or Michelin? [firbird] by smarty666 Oct 07, 2009 (5:36 pm)
Replying to: firbird (Oct 07, 2009 1:14 pm) just keep in mind that even though someone might put the same exact tire on a car as someone else, if the cars are different due to weight, suspension, etc that can affect how the tires ride and sound; also outside temp and proper tire pressure can contribute to a tires noise   I had four tires a few years ago, I think they were Goodyears, that if I put to much pressure in them they made a high pitched noise while driving so I had to keep them at the recommended pressure and the noise went away   anyway, I have Bridgestone Serenity's on my 2008 Acura TL and after having Michelins, Goodyears, Kumhos, Yokohomas, and Generals on various vehicles over the years, I have found the Serenity's to have the best overall road feel, road grip, and road handling of any tire; in regards to noise and ride quality, while the serenity's are very good they are not as quiet and comfortable as Michelins or Kumhos   actually you are the first person I have heard complain about the noise on the Michelin Primacy's because they were ranked higher than the serenity's in regards to ride quality and noise level on tirerack.com; I mean you could have just gotten a batch that had a problem or there might be a problem with noise with the Primacy's but I can't know for sure since I don't have Michelin Primacy's   while the serenity's I would say are in the top three tires I have ever had they are extremely pricey (roughly $245 a tire for my TL) and the the only reason I got them was because I got an adjustment due to the severe problems I had with the OEM Bridgestone EL400's I had on my car; keep in mind, that the Serenity's are a Bridgestone Turanza series tire and I've seen the majority of Turanza tires on sports cars and cars that have sport tuned suspension because they are designed to give a sportier ride, high performance, good handling/grip, and a little bit of road noise/feel because those are the qualities you want and expect in a good sports car or at the very least a car with a sports suspension   in my experience and opinion, Michelin and Kumho give the best ride quality and lowest noise level; Bridgestone is best for high performance, handling/grip, sportier feel, etc; hope the information was helpful and best of luck with your tire purchase decision Replies to this message: firbird (Oct 08, 2009 4:43 am)
#33 of 35 Re: Tires for Lexus ES330 2005, Good Year or Michelin? [smarty666] by firbird Oct 08, 2009 (4:43 am)
Replying to: smarty666 (Oct 07, 2009 5:36 pm) I really appreciate your insights. I'm really having a hard time about it. I hate to cause a problem for Sears, but I have tried the tires at higher and lower pressures, and right now have them at 30 psi which is what the car's specs are for tires (on the door). I also need to look at what kind of warranties are on the Serenity's and I've never researched Khumos, but have seen others talking well of them in these forums and on Tirerack. Just don't want to let the chance go by to get tires that I will be happy with for a couple years, and not say, wish I didn't have this annoying noise all the time....I wonder why my lexus es 330 2005 makes that noise, and no one else seems to have that issue....so you Michelin lovers have never notices a high pitched sound ever on the tires? I drive without the radio on alot. And Tirerack said they noticed it because when they road test, they listen to the tires for 15 minutes without any other distractions (radio, etc.).   Anyway, I appreaciate your comments, but I have not gotten any further along on feeling good about making another choice or what that other choice would be. Whatever it would be, I'd want it to be the last change I need to make for a couple years.   Thanks.
#34 of 35 Re: Tires for Lexus ES330 2005, Good Year or Michelin? [jano2] by firbird Oct 08, 2009 (7:07 am)
Replying to: jano2 (Oct 01, 2009 8:58 am) Did you have the Bridgestone Turanza Serenity? Or what tire in the Turanza series? I'm thinking of the Bridgestone Serenity tires.   Thanks.
#35 of 35 Acceptable Tire Size by Mike Oct 17, 2009 (7:03 am)
Some really good points have been made in this discussion about pros and cons on changes from the 215/55/17 tire size. I too am shopping for tires for my 08 ES350 with 30K miles. Sad that the Michelins were so inferior that 40 or 50K is not achievable! (even though, driving was not spirited, but, highway cruising) Although I will trade off optimum fuel mileage, I would like to go with 235/55/17 sizing. This would give the car a slightly more muscular look. These are nice looking cars with a very weak looking, skinny tire. This can be fixed! However, I do not want to encounter any clearance issues at the extreme ends of suspension travel. Once I "over-tired" a Celica GTS and when I hit a somewhat serious bump in the road the tires rubbed inside the fender. So, anyone with 235/55/17s...please assure me that there are no issues of this sort, if you can. Since the 235/50/17 is a smaller diameter, it may clear, but I want the "55" diameter. Thanks for any help. Mike

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