Lexus ES Tires and Wheels

35 messages, Last post on Oct 17, 2009 at 7:03 AM

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#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