flyguyco Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Bought new tires for my 2003 ES300 yesterday @ Discount Tire Co for $343 drive out, which was $68, plus $10 installation and $2 disposal per tire + tax. My first impressions are: 1.) stiffer ride vs my OEM Toyo Proxes J33's going slow on bumpy roads 2.) steering shudder during hard braking on bumpy roads 3.) extremely smooth ride on highway 4.) nice traction on wet roads 5.) excellent grip on twisty turns 6.) lower road noise vs OEM All in all I'm very happy with my purchase and will probably get them for my 2003 RX300 when it's time to change. I'm going to the dealer next week to ask about the shudder during braking - might be my brakes and not the tires. My Toyo Proxes J33's only had 26,000 miles on them, and they were at 1/16th tread. I wanted to try some Toyo TPT's since onlinetires.com had them for only $82, but figured it would be too much of a hassle if I needed to use the road hazard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexusfreak Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Bought new tires for my 2003 ES300 yesterday @ Discount Tire Co for $343 drive out, which was $68, plus $10 installation and $2 disposal per tire + tax.My first impressions are: 1.) stiffer ride vs my OEM Toyo Proxes J33's going slow on bumpy roads 2.) steering shudder during hard braking on bumpy roads 3.) extremely smooth ride on highway 4.) nice traction on wet roads 5.) excellent grip on twisty turns 6.) lower road noise vs OEM All in all I'm very happy with my purchase and will probably get them for my 2003 RX300 when it's time to change. I'm going to the dealer next week to ask about the shudder during braking - might be my brakes and not the tires. My Toyo Proxes J33's only had 26,000 miles on them, and they were at 1/16th tread. I wanted to try some Toyo TPT's since onlinetires.com had them for only $82, but figured it would be too much of a hassle if I needed to use the road hazard. ← Did you get a 4 wheel alignment when you had the tire installed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supercat Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 I got the same tires in 17" (mounted on new wheels) on my 97. I'm very happy with them.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sorel Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 I have the stock size on the 15's that came with 92's they cranked the pressure when they installed them (something just above 40psi) felt every piece of tar on the ground <_< reduced it to the manual suggested 26psi, smooth ride but the edges of the front tires wore down way to fast after 15,000 km rotated front to back put the fronts up to 33 and the rear around 30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexusfreak Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 I have the stock size on the 15's that came with 92'sthey cranked the pressure when they installed them (something just above 40psi) felt every piece of tar on the ground <_< reduced it to the manual suggested 26psi, smooth ride but the edges of the front tires wore down way to fast after 15,000 km rotated front to back put the fronts up to 33 and the rear around 30 ← I leave all for on mine at roughly 32 - 33 psi. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyguyco Posted August 11, 2005 Author Share Posted August 11, 2005 I leave all for on mine at roughly 32 - 33 psi. ;) ← i reduced mine to 35 psi front and 33 psi back and it seemed make the ride a little smoother on bumpy roads. it's still extremely smooth on the highways Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyguyco Posted August 11, 2005 Author Share Posted August 11, 2005 Did you get a 4 wheel alignment when you had the tire installed? ← not yet - i need to make an appointment for my 25K service (have 26,200 miles odometer) for next week. they also need to repair the auto headlamp sensor as it doesn't switch on the headlamps when dark, and have them check my steering rack & brakes for the shudder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexusfreak Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 After that is all done (4 wheel alignment included) let us know how your car feels. It should be a big improvement. B) Good choice in tires......one of the best overall values you can get in a performance all season! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZINFANDEL22 Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 After that is all done (4 wheel alignment included) let us know how your car feels. It should be a big improvement. B) Good choice in tires......one of the best overall values you can get in a performance all season! ;) new tires means wheel alignment? I see people asking about wheel alignments ,but when is this necissary? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexusfreak Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 After that is all done (4 wheel alignment included) let us know how your car feels. It should be a big improvement. B) Good choice in tires......one of the best overall values you can get in a performance all season! ;) new tires means wheel alignment? I see people asking about wheel alignments ,but when is this necissary? I always get a 4 wheel alignment when I get a new set of tires installed. I don't hit curbs & such & avoid nasty potholes the best I can. It just ensures good tire wear....especially since one is investing a fair chunk of change in a new set of tires......a 4 wheel alignment is about $60.00 or in that area. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZINFANDEL22 Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 After that is all done (4 wheel alignment included) let us know how your car feels. It should be a big improvement. B) Good choice in tires......one of the best overall values you can get in a performance all season! ;) new tires means wheel alignment? I see people asking about wheel alignments ,but when is this necissary? I always get a 4 wheel alignment when I get a new set of tires installed. I don't hit curbs & such & avoid nasty potholes the best I can. It just ensures good tire wear....especially since one is investing a fair chunk of change in a new set of tires......a 4 wheel alignment is about $60.00 or in that area. ;) good to know thanks, I switch out wheels in spring and then fall again but never do an alignment unless i see a pulling or problem,so good to know thanks lexus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZINFANDEL22 Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 I got the same tires in 17" (mounted on new wheels) on my 97. I'm very happy with them.. Your ride pretty good on the 17's cuz I'm putting on chrome 17's in the spring with the falkens just wondering how you like them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexusfreak Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 good to know thanks, I switch out wheels in spring and then fall again but never do an alignment unless i see a pulling or problem,so good to know thanks lexus. If your using 2 sets of wheels & tires during the year & not hitting bad potholes or curbs I think your should be fine as long (like you mentioned) as you don't notice any pulling or uneven wear. I usually buy a high mileage A/S tire (Triple Treads) that will last for years so I always do the 4 wheel alignment when I get a tire like that installed, but don't do it again until the next set........some advise getting an alignment once a year regardless, but personally I feel that is overkill & money wasted. B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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