e2vincent Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Hi: I own a 2004 RX330 with 47K miles on it, and it is time to change the OEM Goodyear tires with 4 new sets. I've done some research for my tire size P235/55/R18, the camp is divided to Michelin Energy MXV4 S8 and Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza. Many tirerack.com reviews gear towards Bridgestone. Any opinions ? Also, I found out that small wheel diameter (R17), gives me a better price $97 for Michelin Energy LX4, but it is S rating. What do I gain/lose changing from 18" to 17" ? BR, V. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cantsleepnk Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 (edited) Hi: I own a 2004 RX330 with 47K miles on it, and it is time to change the OEM Goodyear tires with 4 new sets. I've done some research for my tire size P235/55/R18, the camp is divided to Michelin Energy MXV4 S8 and Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza. Many tirerack.com reviews gear towards Bridgestone. Any opinions ? Also, I found out that small wheel diameter (R17), gives me a better price $97 for Michelin Energy LX4, but it is S rating. What do I gain/lose changing from 18" to 17" ? BR, V. How are you going to put 17" tires on your 18' wheels?? The savings with the 17" tires are going to be offest by the cost of the new wheels. Actually you're quite lucky you got 47k miles out of your GYs. Most people get around 25K mi. Edited January 12, 2006 by cantsleepnk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e2vincent Posted January 12, 2006 Author Share Posted January 12, 2006 I don't drive like a maniac. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blautens Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 I don't drive like a maniac. :-) That may be, but I'd like to know how you're going to stretch those 17" tires around your 18" rims, too! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e2vincent Posted January 12, 2006 Author Share Posted January 12, 2006 That won't happen. Like what you said, it is too much hassle. BTW, Bridgestone Alenza ($150/=) is having buy 3 get 1 free sale (Firestone in Austin TX) right now, and Michelin MXV4 S8 is at $159/=. I'd prefer Michelin, but BS Alenza is OEM for Mecedes ML320 as well. Decision, decision, decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cantsleepnk Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 That won't happen. Like what you said, it is too much hassle. BTW, Bridgestone Alenza ($150/=) is having buy 3 get 1 free sale (Firestone in Austin TX) right now, and Michelin MXV4 S8 is at $159/=. I'd prefer Michelin, but BS Alenza is OEM for Mecedes ML320 as well. Decision, decision, decision. Sounds good to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody B. Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 That won't happen. Like what you said, it is too much hassle. BTW, Bridgestone Alenza ($150/=) is having buy 3 get 1 free sale (Firestone in Austin TX) right now, and Michelin MXV4 S8 is at $159/=. I'd prefer Michelin, but BS Alenza is OEM for Mecedes ML320 as well. Decision, decision, decision. Sounds good to me. I'd go with the Bridgestones. I just bought a certified '04 from the San Antonio dealer, and they replaced the oem's with 26K on them. I got Goodyears for free, next set will be Bridgestone,Kumho, Toyo. I've run autocross, and SUV Kumhos, and Bridgestones, and have been very happy. MXV4s don't wear well, plus the additional costs. Good luck with whatever you buy. -Chris '95 Range Rover '92 Miata '04 RX330 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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