chimchim Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 Asking for tire recommendations under these driving conditions: - FWD RX330 - California weather - no snow - no off road - freeway/street commute vehicle year round - family vehicle driven by wife: want comfort and low noise - still safe - tread wear at least 40k miles - 235/55 R 18 (not sure what rating I want) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RX in NC Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 I don't have any experience with 18-inch tires but what I can tell you is that if you're after long mileage, you'll be better off with an H-rated tire. Most tire shops will try to sell you a V-rated tire, but unless you plan to corner this vehicle at 120 mph, you don't need it. V-rated tires are constructed with softer rubber compounds and will probably not provide you with the 40,000 to 50,000 miles that you'd like to get out of your next set. A V-rated tire really is overkill for a somewhat clumsy SUV like the RX, but I acknowledge that it may be difficult to find an H-rated tire in the size you need. Talk to the folks at tirerack.com, look at their ratings and surveys, and spend a little time on research before you decide what you're going to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexdog Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 Asking for tire recommendations under these driving conditions:- FWD RX330 - California weather - no snow - no off road - freeway/street commute vehicle year round - family vehicle driven by wife: want comfort and low noise - still safe - tread wear at least 40k miles - 235/55 R 18 (not sure what rating I want) ← Honestly I think what it boils down to is how much you want to spend. I would suggest Michelins. Michelins are going to cover all your listed specs and be the best priced Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexusfreak Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 You might want to consider the new Toyo Open Country H/T. Here is some more info: http://www.toyocanada.com/products/OpenCountryHTEN.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwest Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 Bridgestone Turanzas, summer tire only. Very QUIET! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 I'd go with either the Turanza's that wwest recommeded (assuming he tells us which specific Turanza was so quiet) or the Michelin MXV4-Plus (assuming it's available in an 18" size). The MXV4-Plus is probably more expensive, but has excellent treadwear characteristics in addition to a smooth, quiet ride. Lexus fitted some of the 2004 RX330's at the factory with the MXV4-Plus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexusfreak Posted September 28, 2005 Share Posted September 28, 2005 The brand new Toyo Open Country I have mentioned are good for 60,000 miles & will be far less expensive than the Michelins! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimchim Posted September 28, 2005 Author Share Posted September 28, 2005 I'm having trouble locating a place here in Nor Cal that sells the Toyo's... How about the Bridgstone Dueler Alenza? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexusfreak Posted September 28, 2005 Share Posted September 28, 2005 I'm having trouble locating a place here in Nor Cal that sells the Toyo's...How about the Bridgstone Dueler Alenza? ← I'd contact Toyo usa directly to ask them. Not a fan of Bridgestones of any kind personally.......& no experence with that specific tire to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenore Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 Go online and type in Toyo, I ordered some of this brank a few years back and got them out of Arizona, and payed no tax, They were on my door step 3 days later. good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexusfreak Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 Go online and type in Toyo, I ordered some of this brank a few years back and got them out of Arizona, and payed no tax, They were on my door step 3 days later. good luck ← THe Open Country H/T from Toyo is a brand new line for SUV's.....only been on the market several months now. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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