tealboy Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 For my 2002 RX 300 I have decided to replace the tires (assuming I decide to keep the car after having it serviced by Lexus this week) and want to use either the Goodyr Comfortred or the Firestone Desitinations (LE's I think). Anyway, I live in a warm climate so wet road handling matters, not snow, but very high on my list is to have a comfortable but VERY quiet ride. Both of these tires seem to have good quiet riding characteristics, but the Comfortred by Goodyr seem slightly better. Any input is appreciated. there is a Geolander 051 series that has similar rating and high popularity, but i don't know anything about that tire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaDuck79 Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Have you considered the Bridgestones - I think the Alenza? There are some other threads here that talk about them. I have them, and love them. Great wet handling and fairly quiet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chyang Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Have you considered the Bridgestones - I think the Alenza? There are some other threads here that talk about them. I have them, and love them. Great wet handling and fairly quiet. I have been looking for replacement tire since my 2003 RX300 (27k miles), the oem Bridgestone dueler H/T D687 getting worn out pretty bad, (3/32 - 5/32). I have noticed that Alenza got a lot of good review, wonder would that be a good fit for me too, especially in winter snow Chicago land. Or would you consider Michelin's Cross Terrain SUV or LTX. Any suggestion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl K Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 For my 2002 RX 300 I have decided to replace the tires (assuming I decide to keep the car after having it serviced by Lexus this week) and want to use either the Goodyr Comfortred or the Firestone Desitinations (LE's I think). Anyway, I live in a warm climate so wet road handling matters, not snow, but very high on my list is to have a comfortable but VERY quiet ride. Both of these tires seem to have good quiet riding characteristics, but the Comfortred by Goodyr seem slightly better. Any input is appreciated.there is a Geolander 051 series that has similar rating and high popularity, but i don't know anything about that tire. Hi tealboy, when you get those Goodyear Comfortreds will you please let us know how you like them . This is the tire I am thinking of getting. I wold like to get the quietest tire possible. thanks, Karl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexusfreak Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 For my 2002 RX 300 I have decided to replace the tires (assuming I decide to keep the car after having it serviced by Lexus this week) and want to use either the Goodyr Comfortred or the Firestone Desitinations (LE's I think). Anyway, I live in a warm climate so wet road handling matters, not snow, but very high on my list is to have a comfortable but VERY quiet ride. Both of these tires seem to have good quiet riding characteristics, but the Comfortred by Goodyr seem slightly better. Any input is appreciated.there is a Geolander 051 series that has similar rating and high popularity, but i don't know anything about that tire. teal, What tire size do you need? I would go with the Goodyear Triple Tred's personally over the other two you mentioned. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tealboy Posted March 5, 2008 Author Share Posted March 5, 2008 225x70x16. have given some consideration to the Mich LTX b/c i have owned and like them, but don't like the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexusfreak Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 I would suggest to go with this instead of the Comfortread as it's a much better tire... http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?ti...yes&place=3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tealboy Posted March 6, 2008 Author Share Posted March 6, 2008 I agree that's prob a good choice but it is a lot more expensive and is perhaps less proven with only 3 million miles vs. 9mm for the Comfortred. 3mm isn't bad but i am not entirely convinced of it's success at this point. I also suspect it is a stiffer rubber and a more harsh ride, though i don't know for sure. I haven't done anything yet, but soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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