mikegbuff Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Read through the other posts and didn't see a good answer to my specific question. I just bought an 04 IS300 with 23k miles. This is my first car with this type of tire/rim, so I came here looking for some tips after finding this through google. Two of the OEM tires were replaced with the same exact tire a few thousand miles ago (Bridgestone Potenza RE040). It's time to do the other two. I want something that looks similar and provides a fairly quiet ride. I drive 60 miles roundtrip to work, so I'm looking for a balance of something that looks nice (prefer not to be able to see the difference in the front and rear tires) but gives me some mileage for my $. I have a Discount Tire in my town and will probably go there unless there is a better place to go. Would you guys recommend going with the same tires? I would like to go with something cheaper if I do not compromise looks, smooth ride, or noise. I see plenty of tires on their site for about half the cost of the OEM tire. Please give any opinions and the tire model # so I can lookup prices and details. Thanks for any help you can give. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smooth1 Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I normally only advise that you keep the tires matched. I know it may cost you a bit more, but maybe next time you can replace all 4 with a set lower on the budget pole. Or, get all new 4 tires now, as you said, they are about half of what 2 OEM tires cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrady1965 Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 I asked this once before with no reply. Simple question.. is it ok to go with a 225/45/17 in place of the stock 215/45/17. The tire I am looking at does not come in 215 but is available in 225. Ultra-High Performance Sport All Season Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyShaft Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 I asked this once before with no reply. Simple question.. is it ok to go with a 225/45/17 in place of the stock 215/45/17. The tire I am looking at does not come in 215 but is available in 225. Ultra-High Performance Sport All Season Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus. Thanks. Check out this calculator...it'll help you see if it is a significant difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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