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Lexus ES Tires and Wheels

41 messages,  Last post on Jan 20, 2013 at 9:19 AM

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What is this discussion about? Lexus ES 350, Lexus ES 300, Lexus ES 330, Wheels, Tires, Sedan

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#36 of 41 Michelin Primacy tires by browns

Dec 17, 2009 (12:46 pm)

While I have a 2007 Honda Accord I too have the high pitch whine that sound like a gear noise with these tires. I have about 7,000 miles on them. The tires tend to sing a little louder if the blacktop is damp or wet....

#37 of 41 Re: Michelin Primacy tires [browns] by firbird

Dec 17, 2009 (2:54 pm)

Replying to: browns (Dec 17, 2009 12:46 pm)
Sears got a customer satisfaction discount and returned them for me and I now have Bridgestone Turanza Serenity tires that i LOVE!! Quiet, nice ride, great wet traction...now we will see how they wear...but my sanity was saved to not have to listen to that darn whine...good luck!

#38 of 41 Had to change tires with only 29K miles by haywood437

Dec 04, 2010 (10:25 am)

My ES350 had only 29K and the dealer told me there was a bubble on the from passenger side tire. I decided to change 4 instead of 2- but was disappointed with the quality of the original tire. The car was driven and taken care carefully and there was only normal wear.
 
The Lexus dealership quoted me near $ 1200 for replacing 4 Michelin tires. I bought instead from discounttiredirect.com 4 Michelin Primacy MXV4 215/55-R17 $144 each with no shipping and tax and a local garage installer did the installation for about $65. Bought TPMS kits but installer did not need them. With the $70 Michelin rebate the total cost of replacing 4 tires is roughly half of the dealership quoted me for the exact same tire.

#39 of 41 Tires by pepsi12

Feb 27, 2011 (5:16 pm)

I have a 2008 ES 350 and had to replace the Michelin tires at 23000 miles. Never again Michelin and probably never again Lexus because of other problems I have had. I just don't see how Lexus can advertise this as a quality car. It is certainly not worth the money. I have had problems with the windshield wipers, tire pressure monitor, chipping paint, and, most recently, the starter in addition to having to replace the tires so soon. I think my next car will be a Ford.

#40 of 41 Winter wheels and TPMS by boxerboy1

Nov 14, 2011 (6:31 am)

What are the thoughts about having to purchase tire sensors for the TPMS when buying wheels for snow tires? Except for the dash light staying on, are there any other issues with the 2009 ES350 if the senors are not added to the new wheels?
 
Thanks.

#41 of 41 Bridgestone Turanza vs Michelin Tire by rparis

Jan 20, 2013 (9:19 am)

I recently purchased a 2013 ES350 which has Bridgestone Turanza tires. Does anyone have any experience or comments on these tires vs Michelins as far as the ride or longevity of the tires. They are on 18" wheels and the ride seems a bit harsh?

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