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[cduluk]

Hey guys,

I have both a winter set and summer set of tires/rims, and my summer set is due to be replaced. Can anyone help me decide which tires to get?

I searched the forum and it seems that everyone seems to like the "Yokohama Parada Spec-X", but i'm not sure if there's something better out now.

I went on Tirerack.com and made a chart comparing the top picks by "Survey" responses.



I am mainly looking for minimal road noise and stability/dry traction. I will never take these in the snow...

I had a set of Dueler Alenza's on my old RX300 (which were the best at the time in that tire size) however the Alenza's in the RX400h's tire size (235/55/18) are rated poorly in road noise (which is important to me).

And what's with these Firestone Destination tires?? Never thought Firestone would be rated highly in any category...

Please chime in with any suggestions! Thanks in advance!

[lenore]

Just put the Yokohama Paradas on about 5k miles ago, so far, very quiet and very stable...Like them a lot so far...In the rain they have been great....But I live in Californy and our weather is easy on cars.

[lemon]

My wife's Equinox came with Michelin Latitude Tour and they have been very good in dry and wet and the treadwear has been outstanding. Close to 90 000 KM on it and can probably go 110 000 KM at least before they hit the wear bar. For reference, 100 000 KM is roughly 60 000 miles.

Also available in a Latitude Tour HP, which I believe is higher speed rated, and likely different sizes.

[RX400h]

Our Parada-Xs have been nothing short of outstanding - highly recommended!

[Mikli]

How about the Pirelli Scorpion Verde or the Nitto? The Kumho KL21 H are on sale for $127 each if going on value. I think a sporty tire will be better for the RX since the suspension is very comfortable. I also see some Nokian Z SUV tires for $109 each. Looked pretty nice and the brand is good.

[cduluk]

Lenore and Rx400h, do your Parada's seem to be wearing well? In my research it appears the wear rate is quite high- but, considering i only use these tires for 6 months/year it probably won't be a problem...

Mikli, do you have any experience with the tires you mention? It doesn't appear that cost is much different between any of these tires; i'd rather spend an extra $100 for a set if they'll give me a quieter and better ride. I figure since i'll never be in the snow, i should be able to find one that's a bit quieter (it seems to be that tires good in snow=loud and vice versa).

[lenore]

not sure on the wear, only have 5k on them...so far though they look great...very quiet.

[RX400h]

I have approx. 7000 miles on the Paradas. Lately, the city has been doing some major road work up the street, hence the pebbles in the tire grooves. Thread depth is right around .28". I think the perfect tire pressure is somewhere between 33-35 psi. I've been running 33 psi and the outer treads are wearing a bit faster than the middle treads.

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[lemon]

Interesting thread here on tires...

http://www.clublexus...re-choices.html

[RX400h]

From "Zig" at the Tire Rack (in the above-link):

The Yokohama Parada Spec-X (Street/Sport Truck All-Season) is a really good choice as well. This is more of a sporty feeling tire which has great steering response and cornering feel, but the stiffer sidewall does have a bit of a harsher ride then a touring tire. So, if you drive your RX a little harder than the average RX driver this is a great choice. Long wearing, quiet and does great in winter weather. Great recommendation.

[cduluk]

From "Zig" at the Tire Rack (in the above-link):

The Yokohama Parada Spec-X (Street/Sport Truck All-Season) is a really good choice as well. This is more of a sporty feeling tire which has great steering response and cornering feel, but the stiffer sidewall does have a bit of a harsher ride then a touring tire. So, if you drive your RX a little harder than the average RX driver this is a great choice. Long wearing, quiet and does great in winter weather. Great recommendation.

Well, that would be me (driving a little harder)! Looks like the Parada's will be the choice!

[Jim Clark]

From "Zig" at the Tire Rack (in the above-link):

The Yokohama Parada Spec-X (Street/Sport Truck All-Season) is a really good choice as well. This is more of a sporty feeling tire which has great steering response and cornering feel, but the stiffer sidewall does have a bit of a harsher ride then a touring tire. So, if you drive your RX a little harder than the average RX driver this is a great choice. Long wearing, quiet and does great in winter weather. Great recommendation.

Well, that would be me (driving a little harder)! Looks like the Parada's will be the choice!

We like the Paradas. You mentioned you wanted a summer tire, but most of the ones on your list are all season tires, including the Paradas. They're good in the slop, unless you live in extreme snow country, you won't need winter tires.

[cduluk]

From "Zig" at the Tire Rack (in the above-link):

The Yokohama Parada Spec-X (Street/Sport Truck All-Season) is a really good choice as well. This is more of a sporty feeling tire which has great steering response and cornering feel, but the stiffer sidewall does have a bit of a harsher ride then a touring tire. So, if you drive your RX a little harder than the average RX driver this is a great choice. Long wearing, quiet and does great in winter weather. Great recommendation.

Well, that would be me (driving a little harder)! Looks like the Parada's will be the choice!

We like the Paradas. You mentioned you wanted a summer tire, but most of the ones on your list are all season tires, including the Paradas. They're good in the slop, unless you live in extreme snow country, you won't need winter tires.

I actually couldn't find any summer-only tires in this size... do you know of any?

[Jim Clark]

From "Zig" at the Tire Rack (in the above-link):

The Yokohama Parada Spec-X (Street/Sport Truck All-Season) is a really good choice as well. This is more of a sporty feeling tire which has great steering response and cornering feel, but the stiffer sidewall does have a bit of a harsher ride then a touring tire. So, if you drive your RX a little harder than the average RX driver this is a great choice. Long wearing, quiet and does great in winter weather. Great recommendation.

Well, that would be me (driving a little harder)! Looks like the Parada's will be the choice!

We like the Paradas. You mentioned you wanted a summer tire, but most of the ones on your list are all season tires, including the Paradas. They're good in the slop, unless you live in extreme snow country, you won't need winter tires.

I actually couldn't find any summer-only tires in this size... do you know of any?

If TireRack doesn't show any (they don't) then they likely don't exist. You'll like the Paradas.

[lemon]

I have approx. 7000 miles on the Paradas. Lately, the city has been doing some major road work up the street, hence the pebbles in the tire grooves. Thread depth is right around .28". I think the perfect tire pressure is somewhere between 33-35 psi. I've been running 33 psi and the outer treads are wearing a bit faster than the middle treads.

I noticed the same thing with the tires on my 400h but in the rear only. The oustide edge was wearing more than the middle. I recently had a four wheel alignment done as well, so that shouldn't be a factor. Is it under or over inflation that will cause this? Suspension design? Or maybe just my excessive highway exit ramp speeds?