CanadaCraig Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Hi Guys!! :) I hope you're OK. I'm going to have to replace all four tires on my 1993 LS400 sometime soon [Just trying to save up enough money to do so] and was wondering...... Should I buy a 5th new tire to replace the original Goodyear GA spare?! That spare tire has been locked away in the trunk now for over 16 years!!! I'm also still trying to decide what tires to buy. I'm leaning toward the Michelin Primacy MXV4 with a 'V' speed rating - but am also semi-considering the Goodyear Triple Tred [With an 'H' speed rating - but rated very highly for rain and even light snow] AND the Bridgestone Serenity tires. The Bridgestone Turnanza LS-V's on the car now have proven themselves to be great tires. To bad they don't make them anymore. Thanks, Craig!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990LS400 Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Where ya been, Craig? Hidin' under a rock? I think you should keep your GA spare and go for the record! ;) Or (seriously now) buy a cheap tire to use as a spare ... no sense in buying something nice if it's going to live in the trunk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorderT Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Hi Guys!! :) I hope you're OK. I'm going to have to replace all four tires on my 1993 LS400 sometime soon [Just trying to save up enough money to do so] and was wondering...... Should I buy a 5th new tire to replace the original Goodyear GA spare?! That spare tire has been locked away in the trunk now for over 16 years!!! I'm also still trying to decide what tires to buy. I'm leaning toward the Michelin Primacy MXV4 with a 'V' speed rating - but am also semi-considering the Goodyear Triple Tred [With an 'H' speed rating - but rated very highly for rain and even light snow] AND the Bridgestone Serenity tires. The Bridgestone Turnanza LS-V's on the car now have proven themselves to be great tires. To bad they don't make them anymore. Thanks, Craig!! :) No I wouldn't worry about getting a new spare either.( However make sure the current spare is not flat,just in case you need it some time.) As for the Michelin tire mentioned, I have just put a set(245X45X18's) on my 02 LS. They are perfect.Quiet and smooth. Good luck. (Canadian too.EH) ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikek753 Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 I'm leaning toward the Michelin Primacy MXV4 with a 'V' speed rating Where can you get "V" rated? Michelin doesn't produce those any more :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviej Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 The two most detrimental factors for tires is sun and use. If the tire has been in your trunk this whole time, is holding air and shows no signs or dry rot then why spend the money? It is a spare and to be used for just that: to get you off the road and to safety. steviej Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikek753 Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 if you did and will do 5 tires rotation then Yes - get new 5 tires, otherwise I don't see much point to replace one new tire to another new one ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaCraig Posted April 29, 2009 Author Share Posted April 29, 2009 Where can you get "V" rated?Michelin doesn't produce those any more :o THANKS GUYS!! I appreciate the opinions. And I [now] agree. No need to replace the spare tire. It looks - well - like NEW - and it's still holding air!! Hi Mike!! :) If you click on THIS you'll see exactly what sizes and speed ratings the Michelin Primacy MXV4 comes in. Craig!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerzynuts Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 16 years old and still looking great, Lucky for you i guess a never had a flat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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