LexusES99 Posted October 3, 2004 Share Posted October 3, 2004 Hi All, I am considering whether to change the MXV4 stock tires that came with my 1999 Lexus ES300 this season this end season. It still has roughly around 60% tread left but it is around 5 years old now with 41k driven on it. It is also driven in winter for the past 5 years. I have been noticing the car is a little bit harder to stop during the past year and seems more slippery on wet services. I'm a little jiffy about this upcoming winter season because of the snow and ice we get here in T.O. and know that 60% tread left is not recommended for winter driving Please Advise, Thanks, Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted October 3, 2004 Share Posted October 3, 2004 Michelin tires in general dry rot and age before they run out of tread. Id say a change in tires is a good idea if only to increase your confidence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviej Posted October 3, 2004 Share Posted October 3, 2004 I agree with SW03ES, its time to change them out. If not for the tire itself, for your piece of mind. I had the same dilemna last fall but didn't and all winter I obssessed about it but didn't act on it. I wasted alot of time just worrying whether or not I would make it without incident in the next snow storm. To answer your next unasked question......look into the Toyo Proxes TPT as your next tire if you want to avoid the exorbitant price of the Mickeys. steviej Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted October 3, 2004 Share Posted October 3, 2004 I have the TPTs and am very happy with them B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexusES99 Posted October 3, 2004 Author Share Posted October 3, 2004 Thanks for the replies everyone, I'm thinking about dedicated Winters and Summer Tires... would that be a good idea? We have pretty bad winter weather up here and usually requires a good full winter tire to move around. Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mburnickas Posted October 3, 2004 Share Posted October 3, 2004 I bought the Toyo Proxes TPT since I got them at a good price. So far after a little over 2K miles they are louder them my dunlaps. Then handle great and treadwear is still too eary, but so far the tire noise is still there. I still like them big time and maybe it will go away in some miles 1,000 or less Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted October 4, 2004 Share Posted October 4, 2004 location? I liek michelin ,but i won;t pay for them new. Loved my x ones for an all season when i didn;t have dedicated tires and rims. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted October 4, 2004 Share Posted October 4, 2004 I bought the Toyo Proxes TPT since I got them at a good price. So far after a little over 2K miles they are louder them my dunlaps. Thats really strange, my tires are totally silent. The Dunlop SP Sport 4000 and 5000 are quiet tires but the TPT is at least just as quiet. What PSI are they aired to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mburnickas Posted October 4, 2004 Share Posted October 4, 2004 Psi in my Toyo's are at 29.2 +/- 0.05 PSI. What PSI are they aired to? ← Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 Try increasing them. I think my TPTs are smoother and ride better somewhere around 30.5. Airing them down makes them "smoother" but it also increases noise. To me 30.5 offers that right Lexus ride, smooth like glass but not floaty and totally silent. I tried a whole bunch of pressures before I found this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mburnickas Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 Thanks I will try that. I like the tires but hate the "tire on road noise". First time I heard it, I thought I had mudders on the ES..so to speak! Try increasing them. I think my TPTs are smoother and ride better somewhere around 30.5. Airing them down makes them "smoother" but it also increases noise. To me 30.5 offers that right Lexus ride, smooth like glass but not floaty and totally silent. I tried a whole bunch of pressures before I found this one. ← Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 Yeah thats definately not right... If it persists you might want to see if Toyo will swap them out for another set... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexusfreak Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 Go for the Toyo Proxes TPTs ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mburnickas Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 Yeah thats definately not right...If it persists you might want to see if Toyo will swap them out for another set... ← The tires just make more noise then my Dunlap 4000 sports. Is it bad, no but even the wife said it is loader in the car. For the price I paid, I can deal with the little road noise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 But they shouldn't... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexusfreak Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 I personally have no noticable tire noise with my Toyo's. I keep them at 34 - 35 PSI & they are as quiet as a mime convention. ;) B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
llewis Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 I agree with SW03ES, its time to change them out. If not for the tire itself, for your piece of mind. I had the same dilemna last fall but didn't and all winter I obssessed about it but didn't act on it. I wasted alot of time just worrying whether or not I would make it without incident in the next snow storm.To answer your next unasked question......look into the Toyo Proxes TPT as your next tire if you want to avoid the exorbitant price of the Mickeys. steviej ← As a new IS300 2004 owner, I am considering the Blizzak LM-22 or Michelin Pilot Alpin PA2. They look to be better rated by customers than the Toyo Proxes TPT. I would appreciate all comments. Thanks. Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviej Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 I agree with SW03ES, its time to change them out. If not for the tire itself, for your piece of mind. I had the same dilemna last fall but didn't and all winter I obssessed about it but didn't act on it. I wasted alot of time just worrying whether or not I would make it without incident in the next snow storm.To answer your next unasked question......look into the Toyo Proxes TPT as your next tire if you want to avoid the exorbitant price of the Mickeys. steviej ← As a new IS300 2004 owner, I am considering the Blizzak LM-22 or Michelin Pilot Alpin PA2. They look to be better rated by customers than the Toyo Proxes TPT. I would appreciate all comments. Thanks. Larry ← Blizzaks and Alpins are dedicated winter snow tires and will be counter productive in the spring, summer and fall. However, if you are looking for a dedicated snow/winter tire then you got two of the best. The Toyo TPT are a superior ALL-season radial. steviej Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vcv10guy Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 i'm actually going to be the market for tires too and all your comments on Toyo are starting to make me consider them, but how do all of you feel about the Bridgestone Turanza LS-V tires? I am seriously considering those tires as well because of the reviews and ratings I've seen on tirerack. Maybe even the Continental ContiExtremeContact. Thanks in advance for your input! -Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spatel0169 Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 check out Firestone Affinity LH-30. I saw some good ratings and comments for them at www.tirerack.com. They are H rated but come at a price almost half that of the michelins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviej Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 I never have nor will I ever trust Firestone. There are much better tires out there. Your tires are the only thing between you and the road, make a investment on security. steviej Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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