JacquesB Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 I have a 2016 ES350 with 18” tires (all season sort of low profile) that produce a rough ride over bumps. Would a different tire with higher sidewall help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexigrl Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 What tires do you have on your ES350? Do they happen to be run-flats? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacquesB Posted February 16, 2022 Author Share Posted February 16, 2022 Michelin Primacy mxm4 P225/45r Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexigrl Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 How old are they and how much tread is left? There are 2 types of primacy MXM4's, the normal MXM4 or MXM4 ZP ? MXM4 ZP are run flats, and all run-flat tires have a very rough and noisy ride quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacquesB Posted February 16, 2022 Author Share Posted February 16, 2022 They have about 25k miles on them and 5-6 tread remaining. Can’t see any designation of ZP so I think they are normal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexigrl Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 Ok, that's good that they're not run flats I hate them. Well, it's funny because Michelin touts the MXM4 as being good with noise and ride comfort, but I noticed they're also an eco mfg'd tire for low rolling resistance. The rough ride could be from wearing down to 5-6/32's. That's down a lot for only 25k miles. Did they ride better when had more tread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacquesB Posted February 17, 2022 Author Share Posted February 17, 2022 Always have been bumpy tirerack suggests a 225/50 series -little more sidewall height any brand any thoughts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexigrl Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 I had Michelin's on my ES 300h but don't remember what model, but they were around 5/32 and noisy. didn't want to go thru winter being marginally above min. I went with Yokohama YK740 GTX. Checked reviews from people that had similar cars and they had very good reviews. I think they're better than the Michelins, but they're new. Will see how they are a year from now once I get some more miles on them. When I had my Camaro SS I had good experience with Continental and Bridgestone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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