I currently have 24K on my OEM Goodyear tires and am ready to buy new tires in the next few weeks. I've read a lot of good things about the Bridgestone Alenzas, but on Tirerack website (has anyone ordered from them?), they also list the Yokohama AVID V4S, the Goodyear Fortena Triple Tred, and the Kumho Road Venture APT K51 as good tires (ratings from consumers are approx. 8.4 to 8.6 out of 10).

Thoughts?

You might want to check this post:

http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index...showtopic=59420

I bought my Alenzas from the Tire Rack for $600 or so and I am very happy with the tires.

Continental CrossContact LX would be worth trying.

Alenzas!

Well...I did a ton of research myself over the past few weeks.

I just purchased the Nitto NT420s in 255/55/18.

$556 to my front door.

Out of all the tires in this size, at www.discounttiredirect.com, these had the best overall rating among consumers within an affordable price range. That said enough for me.

Of course, this tire is different than most...design wise, but I look more for function than glamor. I am a bit nervous on the overall diameter, but if need be, Ill keep my golf clubs in the rear to help things out!

They are NOT a directional tire...according to NITTO.com which means they can be rotated all over the place.

Here they are on a VW Toureg (sp?)