Payton34 Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 Just bought my 2003 Lexus IS300 sports design and need new tires. I have heard Dunlop is a good way to go, but need a cheaper option as well. Looking for something that looks good and that isn't noisy. Oh and I live in Tampa, Fl so no need for snow tires. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcfish Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 Just bought my 2003 Lexus IS300 sports design and need new tires.I have heard Dunlop is a good way to go, but need a cheaper option as well. Looking for something that looks good and that isn't noisy. Oh and I live in Tampa, Fl so no need for snow tires. Thanks You can't go wrong with michelin........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartkat Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 I put Fuzions on my IS300 and was impressed by the ride and handling, also not real noisy. I had them on about 5000 miles before I traded the car so I can't say how the mileage would be. I thought they were great and pretty inexpensive compared to many others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01 Ultra Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 I just purchased a set of Riken Raptor ZR (private Michelin company) 245/45-18 tires for my LS430 & should have them mounted today. I will let you know how they ride as soon as I put a few miles on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smooth1 Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 If your still looking for new tires, go with the Bridgestone, Potenza. It's the only Z speed rated tire with a real mileage warrantee. I beleive it's 40,000 miles. All weather tread and very raod quiet. Not the highest in performance, but I think it's a great real world compromise. they look great also. BTW, I went to 18x9 rims also. So yeah, price of tires goes thru the roof!!! 260.00 a tire that lasts maybe 15,000 miles???? Not happening! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tekneeks Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 falken ziex 512's inexpensive and good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blinky Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 how long have you had those Falken Zien ze-512? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maltezza Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 Just bought my 2003 Lexus IS300 sports design and need new tires.I have heard Dunlop is a good way to go, but need a cheaper option as well. Looking for something that looks good and that isn't noisy. Oh and I live in Tampa, Fl so no need for snow tires. Thanks nitto neo-gen 215-45-17 are as good if not better than O.E. bridgestone. $92 vs $160 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyKen Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 Go to Tirerack.com and do some research but I just recently replaced a set of AVON 550's (which I would not recommend) with Goodyear Eagle F1's all the way around and WHOA what a difference!! I love these things. Best of luck, Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tofu Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 go to this website http://ssl.delti.com/tires-easy/start.html they have all kind of tires and very good prices, I bought a set of General Exclaim UHP 215/45 ZR17 87W BSW for $320 including shipping, and I paid Sam's club about $20 to put them on my IS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01 Ultra Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 I had posted previously with the Riken Raptor ZR, but after Discount Tire could not get them for me, they substituted with Dunlop Direzza DZ101's. The Dunlops had a tendency to flat spot overnite in the cooler weather here in Minnesota, but other than that, they were very nice. I don't think that you would have the same problem down in Florida. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejason Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 If your still looking for new tires, go with the Bridgestone, Potenza. It's the only Z speed rated tire with a real mileage warrantee. I beleive it's 40,000 miles. All weather tread and very raod quiet. Not the highest in performance, but I think it's a great real world compromise. they look great also. BTW, I went to 18x9 rims also. So yeah, price of tires goes thru the roof!!! 260.00 a tire that lasts maybe 15,000 miles???? Not happening! i've been trying to determine how wide of a wheel and tire will fit in my IS without rubbing. did you put 18X9s on all 4? any problems? my stock chromes have coroded and i have to get new wheels asap. might as well go fat... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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