paullhuynh Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Lexus promised me V rated Michelins, but ended up putting on H rated tires. They have offered to replace them with the V rated tires at no additional cost. Should I do that? The service guy is telling me that H rated tires are more comfortable and last longer. Is that true? I was replacing the Dunlop tires that only lasted 28,000 miles. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks! Also, it was $970 out the door for 4 tires. I was too lazy to shop around.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvermistLS Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 M 81 mph 130 km/h N 87 mph 140km/h Temporary Spare Tires P 93 mph 150 km/h Q 99 mph 160 km/h Studless & Studdable Winter Tires R 106 mph 170 km/h H.D. Light Truck Tires S 112 mph 180 km/h Family Sedans & Vans T 118 mph 190 km/h Family Sedans & Vans U 124 mph 200 km/h H 130 mph 210 km/h Sport Sedans & Coupes V 149 mph 240 km/h Sport Sedans, Coupes & Sports Cars H rated tend to be less agressive in pattern, most likely make better all-season tires. If you plan on hanging out in the SUB 130MPH range, I'd say go with H rated :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01 Ultra Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 You should be pretty happy with the H rated tires - unless you are planning on taking your LS to a track or doing some extreme driving! H rating will typically be a better touring tire with the V rated tires used more for performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexusfreak Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Agreed......you should not have any issues with the H speed rated rubber......generally speaking H speed tires usually have a longer treadlife than V rated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GKLCPA Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 I replaced my tires last year with H rated tires. They were cheaper than the V rated tires and I don't plan on going over 100 mph in the car. Ironically, the previous owner has S rated tires on the car. I paid about $ 500 for a set of 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L_Sport Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 what about sizes? and stagger? I am about to lace my rear 18x8.5 rims with 255/35/R18 rubbers, I will post pics, that is a wide footprint! Can't wait. The fronts will be 235/40/R18, I am still at stock ride hight, getting ready for suspension drop soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcrome04 Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 I love the look of staggered wheels but I HATE the fact that they can't be rotated F to R!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eatingupblacktop Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 what about sizes? and stagger? I am about to lace my rear 18x8.5 rims with 255/35/R18 rubbers, I will post pics, that is a wide footprint! Can't wait. The fronts will be 235/40/R18, I am still at stock ride hight, getting ready for suspension drop soon... I'd be interested in seeing the pics. Doing the rims & tires without lowering and adding a body kit can look odd on an older series LS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eatingupblacktop Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 Lexus promised me V rated Michelins, but ended up putting on H rated tires. They have offered to replace them with the V rated tires at no additional cost. Should I do that? The service guy is telling me that H rated tires are more comfortable and last longer. Is that true? I was replacing the Dunlop tires that only lasted 28,000 miles. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks!Also, it was $970 out the door for 4 tires. I was too lazy to shop around.... I think you'll be happier with the H rated. V tires will have a heavier and harder belt compound under the tread which will be harder as well. I think you're ride won't be as compliant with the V rated. If you were in an M series bmr, I would say get the V. But with a cruiser like the LS, H should be a better fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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