Replacement Tires - Suggestions?

[Cubana19]

I need to replace the tires on my '02 IS300. I had Yokohama AVS Sports on them but was not happy with them (they didn't last very long). The people at TireRack are suggesting to go with the Bridgestone Potenza RE750s. I am also looking at the Avon Tech M500s, Continental ContiSportContact 2 and the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx only because they are the other tires available for my car on TireRack. In reality, I am open to any suggestions. I live in Florida so am looking for good wet traction and I would like a decent treadlife.

What do you guys think?

Thanks in advance.

[CEB]

I need to replace the tires on my '02 IS300. I had Yokohama AVS Sports on them but was not happy with them (they didn't last very long). The people at TireRack are suggesting to go with the Bridgestone Potenza RE750s. I am also looking at the Avon Tech M500s, Continental ContiSportContact 2 and the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx only because they are the other tires available for my car on TireRack. In reality, I am open to any suggestions. I live in Florida so am looking for good wet traction and I would like a decent treadlife.

What do you guys think?

Thanks in advance.

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For long life.....

I got 37K on my OEM Dunlop 9000s (I actually I ran to 40k but it was dodgy)

Great life with even wear until it went beyond 37k. Many other IS owners have gone 35K with these.

[bartkat]

I need to replace the tires on my '02 IS300. I had Yokohama AVS Sports on them but was not happy with them (they didn't last very long). The people at TireRack are suggesting to go with the Bridgestone Potenza RE750s. I am also looking at the Avon Tech M500s, Continental ContiSportContact 2 and the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx only because they are the other tires available for my car on TireRack. In reality, I am open to any suggestions. I live in Florida so am looking for good wet traction and I would like a decent treadlife.

What do you guys think?

Thanks in advance.

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For long life.....

I got 37K on my OEM Dunlop 9000s (I actually I ran to 40k but it was dodgy)

Great life with even wear until it went beyond 37k. Many other IS owners have gone 35K with these.

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Right. My OEM Dunlops lasted well too.

[HRP]

If your OEM's are 205x55x16, suggest Michelin Pilot SX MXX3 (info from from tirerack.com)

If they're 215/45-17, suggest Michelin Pilot Sport (info from Tirerack.com)

We're in NC and run the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S on our '02 LS430 (wouldn't buy the car without them). Replaced them this month with 40+k on them at about $145/tire (mounted and balanced). We have a local tire store (Taylor) which will match or better the best on-line or other local prices. I did add, for $5 a tire, road hazard coverage. I followed my wife home from the store and watched her drive over glass and debris from a very recent wreck 1/2 mile from the store, but no damage to the tires (magically due to the road hazard warranty??).

[DUB_IS300]

I need to replace the tires on my '02 IS300. I had Yokohama AVS Sports on them but was not happy with them (they didn't last very long). The people at TireRack are suggesting to go with the Bridgestone Potenza RE750s. I am also looking at the Avon Tech M500s, Continental ContiSportContact 2 and the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx only because they are the other tires available for my car on TireRack. In reality, I am open to any suggestions. I live in Florida so am looking for good wet traction and I would like a decent treadlife.

What do you guys think?

Thanks in advance.

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ok in ur situation....stay away from P-zero ...... the bridgestone is a good idea........but try these........check our the Nitto NT-555's there good for your car and they have new tech....and really god traction.......bt are still god for everyday driving

good luck~~~~~~~Matt

[IndyKen]

I had the same question when it came to replacing my "rear's" and did a bunch of homework too. I just put a set of 225/45/zr17 Avon 550's on the rear of my 02 IS300 and so far, so good. My only beef is that they tend to "set" a little bit later in the corners. If I did it again, I'd go with the 215/45/zr17's next. Got the best deal from Tirerack.com.

Good luck

[Bagman]

I'm also looking to replace the tires on my 2000 RX300, but not because of wear. Currently have Michelin LTX M&S tires (225/70R16). They were put on after I had ~8000 miles on the original Goodyear Integritys, at which point the latter showed really bad feathering. Dealer did a 4-wheel alignment check (so they said, but I just recently found out they didn't) and said they would let me put on new tires of my choosing. I like Michelins in general, and these tires are great in snow, but lousy in most other respects, especially wet traction and NOISE! I want to get rid of them mostly because of the noise, which has gotten worse with time.

I looked into all the tires Tire Rack offers in this size. Read the reviews. The absolute top tire (#1) of all the tires in the (light truck) class is the Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza. People who've owned them actually rave about them. The only problem with them is price. Tire Rack's price is $116, and that's before S/H, mounting/balancing, tire disposal fees. After adding all that in, it's about $143/tire. While I still weighing my options, I'll probably just swallow hard and get them.