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The Michelin is fairly new & not a whole pile of reports from tirerack yet. I'd personally stay clear of Bridgestones......the Yoko is a good choice, but as Army has stated, if you want a real good value & excellent all round performer, you simply can't beat the Falken Ziex ZE-512....they are made by the Japanese tire maker Sumitomo. My wife had a set on her car as well & they were awesome. Here is some more info... http://www.falkentire.com/tires_512.htm ← Thanks lexus, For the price I have to agree the falken wins. Ialso notice that because I change my wheels for winter my summer tires after like 4-5 years are starting to crack I guess you would say. I did read that after 5 years tires maybe should replaced any thoughts on that?

OK people I have been told that the michelin pilot exalto a/s is a great tire ,right up there with the bridgestone turanza. Any opinions either way? I am kinda leaning towards these two tires not leaving out yoko avid v4s,bf traction t/a v ,and potenza g 009.

I thought I did that already. I am looking for advice on a 215 x 50 17 summer tire? Price range has been stated not the issue just your thought of best summer tire on a 96 es 300. Of course I want long life thats why I am asking but I dont need the longest tread life out there for I want compfort and low noise. As far as weather it is summer in wi. we do get some rain. thanks again..

www.discounttiredirect.com like $80 a piece, Falken Zeix ZE-512. Hands down the BEST high performance/general use tire IMO. ← I was looking at those so I called my tire guy. $53 each installed! Helps to know people I guess. ← And you are liking the tire ??

www.discounttiredirect.com like $80 a piece, Falken Zeix ZE-512. Hands down the BEST high performance/general use tire IMO. ← It all depends on your desires. The Falken is a sportier tire. The smoothest tire I've found is the Bridgestone Turanza LSV. I drove a Michelin MX4 at the same time and the Turanza was much quieter. ← I will have to see if they come in my size!!!

www.discounttiredirect.com like $80 a piece, Falken Zeix ZE-512. Hands down the BEST high performance/general use tire IMO. ← Thanks for your input army... :)

SK, They should be able to clear that feedback also with all the crap this guy has done that they are aware of anyway. I know it kinda sucks when your a 100% ebayer and you get screwed like that it's not fair. Hope all get there money back.

Thanks for the input I had no idea tirerack was bias. I understand for a so called perfect ride , noise ,and compfort I should stick with the smaller wheel. But I like the look of the 17 inch wheel and just want to see what would be the tires in my size that people feel would achieve the best results? i was on tirerack and did see the michelin x in my size for about 100.00 I want to say I know the mx4's are more, but I am not asking about best deal only best tires for summer and on a 17 inch rim. Any other suggestions would be great thanks again I know its an old subject but the summer tire is different i thought.

Well I just filed a claim against autopimp.From what I read you have up to 60 days from end of auction to file a report.As I stated I have not recieved my key and it's getting close to 45 days so I figured before it's to late I better file a complate. So we shall see what happens..oh,,, his feedback ratings are closed you cant even read them.

Well I am still waiting and may be under the 45 day b.s. rule yet. So I think I should file a complaint now and if the keys ever do show up I can always retract it.

I hear a ton of debate about the best tire ,but in my situation I can't get the goodyear triple treads in my size ,and the mx4's dont really have good scores on tire racks site. Most people are looking for quiet smooth ride will longevity and good in snow well I am not interested in the snow part. So could I get anyones opinion on the best summer tire for a 96 es 300 with 215 x 50 17's ? Driven around town for the most part not hugging corners at 60 miles per hour or doing 100 on straight aways. I know nothing much about rounded tires or rolling resistance so any advice will help.

SK, I would love to come to that LEXUS meet, Not only would I take still photos, I would definetly get this one on video. ← If I could be there I would. Icant beleive a person could stay on ebay very long running this type of scam. As I said before I am still waiting for my key. I was told it was sent but never got it ,and now have been sent another key. If this key doesnt work more neg. feedback will be coming his way. Also just to add I dont understand why a seller should wait to see what feedback you left to then add their feedback for you.You already paid them in a timely manner so your feedback should be over and good at that point correct? Well anyway good luck and I will see what happens. :cries:

well sk I needed that comment a month and a half ago. I am still waiting for my key , and now I am told another is on its way. uncut reprogramable key that was purchased from auto pimp. Time will tell if it even gets here or works once it does...

I got a TB, water pump, cam seals, crank seals, new coolant and new drive belts at my local Lexus dealer for around $720 (out the door). ← I got my timing belt done for $250.00 from private garage..

Well its a 7.5 width rim,and tires i'm looking at are 215 x 50 17's. The offset is also what concerns me....thanks for that info though i can rest a bit easier .

I am concerned about purchasing new wheels for my 96 es 300. I am purchasing an after market replica set of a lexus 17 inch wheels.My concern is that it is advertised to fit my car ""gaurenteed actually"" but I will not be puting these wheels on my car until spring so I really want to know if they will fit? They are said to be a ls430 wheel so I know the 17 inch size will work but what about the off set or the lug dimentions? thanks...

I was wondering where you got your tires mounted? I dont believe 225 50's should be put on your car uinless you would put spacers on it. If you look at tirerack.com and other such sites they will show that a 225 will rub. Just my thought !!

I am in the market for wheels and tires for my 96 es 300. I found chrome wheels with toyo tpt's for $1040 to my door mounted and balanced. Just wondering if anyone feels the 17 inch wheels may effect my ride to much? Any body go even larger with tires with no problems? I was concidering the michelin mxv4's but what i saw on paper wasnt to good plus the price is much more than many others i saw. I dont know maybe whats on paper is crap but it's all many have to go on unless they have a site like this. performanceplustires.com is the site if anyone would like to comment, or recomend a different tire package offered on these wheels ? They are forte f24 chrome wheels ,victoriatires.com has same package offering 235/45/17's,but i feel that size is to big. Also i read at some point about painting brake callipers using a brush, but would like to know what paint to use? thanks

where did you get them for that price,and what size tire are we talking? i can get locally the toro tpt for $129.00 a tire. internet was $126.00 a tire.

he wrote sig, not cig. This is short for signature. That is the personal touch that each member can program to display at the bottom of each of their individual posts. SKperformance's signature has some hints and links about proper bulleting board etiquette. faq stands for Frequently Asked Questions. Go back to the main menu of the ES forum. Look under the "pinned" threads, these are the ones listed at the top of the menu of threads. You will find a thread specific for the frequently asked questions pertaining to most ES models. well thankyou very much,Stevie steviej ←

I searched before I posted. I'm not a rookie. I just thought my problem was a tad bit different. Do you search theses forums attempting to be an *BLEEP* to everyone. That's what it seems like. I take my car matters seriously. Either give advice trying to help the situation or keep it to yourself. Keven ← I'm with you keven, we are not all perfect ...........

I saw that the avon m550 had great reviews, and was number 1 in test against rivals!!

whats a cig? and whats a faq?

good to know, my lexus has 100,000 miles and i will try mobil 1 next chanmge. good point about chicago winters though, should different vescosity be used in sumers as to winters? and do most oil changing places use synthetic oils? I am handicaped and not able to do it myself.