Lexus Tires

Initial Review, 31 Miles on Tires
December 14, 2012

Just bought a set of MD10 (17” alloy wheels) and Bridgestone WS70 tyres (balance & mounted with sensors) from www.tirerack.com and saved over $1300.00 Canadian Dollars compared to buying them directly from the Dealership. I got the alloy wheels and tyres in 4 days from the United States. Great service, as well as fast and efficient. I got Lexus of Calgary to mount them onto my Lexus CT200H 2012. These tyres are like Velcro to ice and snow. I live in the South West of Calgary, which is very hilly, like Bow and Sarcee Trail. These Bridgestone WS70’s perform very well indeed and I have great confidence in their hill start, accelerating, cornering and most importantly stopping. I have over 24 years of driving experience from Europe, as well as here in Canada and I must say that these Bridgestone WS70 tyres, perform very well indeed. I would never dream of driving in winter without them.

Initial Review, 1,200 Miles on Tires
March 31, 2013

Replaced my really worn out BFG Traction TA/V tires with these tires. They were by far the best tire and to my happiness, also the least expensive. My brother suggested this tire and reported he loves them. I will say that these tires made my car ride so well, it is like it is new. I try not to rip around corners but the cornering on these H rated tires is nearly as good as the V rated tires I removed. Very happy so far and they also look decent.

Initial Review, 3,000 Miles on Tires
April 14, 2013

I bought these tires from shop as Continentals that i wanted were not available. Levis in buffalo recommended these and I'm glad he did. very smooth ride on highway and great traction in severe rain. We just finished winter and never had a worry driving through any snow conditions. i would buy these again.

Initial Review, 2,600 Miles on Tires
April 16, 2013

These tires are absolutely amazing. I took a trip to the Tail of the Dragon and had them mounted the same day I was to leave. They saw temperatures ranging from 32F in high elevations to 69F in the low lands during the first day. They did great in cold temperatures where I expected them to be stiff and unresponsive. I even drove on light sleet on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Cherokee, NC! Quiet on the highway and comfortable over rough roads and expansion joints. Unmatched turn-in response and feel in the dry. Now back in FL I've been daily driving them and have driven through rain heavy enough where it was decided best to pull over due to visibility, although the tires never slipped. Even now above 90F temps they have never felt greasy or lost their composure. Excellent tire.

Initial Review, 20,000 Miles on Tires
April 12, 2013

Great tire, I have a staggered set up on a Lexus IS350 so could not rotate and the rears still lasted 20,000mi, the front ones are good for another 10,000 or so. Just ordered two new rear tires, the grip is amazing, breakaway is predictable and easy to control. Also a good tire for a HPDE.

Initial Review, 22,000 Miles on Tires
April 11, 2013

I like to drive! I only used these tires from April through November and they made driving a delightful experience. It's the best word I've got for tires that let me drive (appropriately) aggressively even on wet asphalt. I felt confident they would keep the car on the road and experienced controlled turns and no hydroplaning. I didn't have expectations for treadware but it wasn't great for me. I didn't communicate well, apparently, and these directional tires wound up on the same wheels for two seasons. So I have two good and two shot/cupped. With better care on my part I could have gotten another 10K miles from the set. They are a sport tire and I guess if you drive like you mean it 35K miles is OK. I would definitely buy them again. Oh - they do pick up a lot of little stones. I'll be buying another set when I don't live on a dirt road any more :)

Initial Review, 1,000 Miles on Tires
March 26, 2013

I replaced my Bridgestone Turanza Serenity tires with the Continental ExtremeContact DWS. I am very impressed with how quiet the ride is (I can faintly hear the engine at highway speed now), and the ride is smoother than the Bridgestones too. What impressed me most about the tires is the snow traction. This is not a car made to perform in the snow. My wife and small child got home from the airport in a snowstorm recently with no trouble and I was very happy to have chosen these tires, which were better in the snow than the Bridgestones ever were. I have a steep lip on my driveway, and it is difficult without 4WD in the snow - I was very surprised that the Continentals had no problem getting the car into the driveway that night.

The only negative I can say is that maybe they seem to drift a little bit more than the previous set I had on at highway speeds, but well worth it for the above improvements. I have only had them a couple months, so cannot speak to the durability yet, but at this price and performance vs. the Michelins I was considering, I would be ok to replace at 40k instead of 50k.

Initial Review, 28,000 Miles on Tires
March 15, 2013

This tires are garbage the worst tires I ever purchased, the side walls cracked all around and on all 4 tires. after the first year I started to notice the cracks, by the second year they were trash.

Initial Review, 13,000 Miles on Tires
April 07, 2013

I replaced Michelin tires on our RX330 with the Bridgestone Ecopia tires when the Michelins wore out. The Ecopia tires are much quieter and far more comfortable than the Michelins and I saw a 1.5 mpg improvement in fuel consumption that I wasn't expecting, since the Michelins were supposed to be efficient tires. With nearly 15K miles on them they show no signs of wear and are as quiet and comfortable as the day we purchased them. I will definitely buy these tires again.

Initial Review, 45,690 Miles on Tires
March 22, 2013

I have almost 47K miles on these tires and still have 5/32 of tread remaining. I have rotated the tires every 5K miles. I am very pleased with the handling in both sumer and winter and extremely pleased with the mileage. I have never had tires last more than 30K miles in the past. When these tires are finally worn out, I will replace them with exactly the same tire.

Initial Review, 2,500 Miles on Tires
April 01, 2013

Removed run flats and installed Michelin Pilot Super Sports on my 2008 Lexus SC430. WHAT A GREAT TIRE.

The ride is now silky smooth, very low road or tire noise, top up or top down.
 

Initial Review, 2,000 Miles on Tires
March 21, 2013

I replaced Michelin MXV4s with Michelin Pilot Exalto A/S tires in November 2012. Even during the recent winter season in Rochester, NY, I have seen noticeable improvement in handling characteristics for both dry and wet/snow conditions. Traction is excellent in all situations despite having only RWD and traction control. Ride characteristics and noise levels are also noticeably improved.

Initial Review, 30,300 Miles on Tires
March 15, 2013

I replaced my Michlin Energy tires with these. The Yokohama is a much better tire in all respects and I will likely get about 15% greater mileage from them. I plan to buy another set when these wear out. Excellent tires.

Initial Review, 23,000 Miles on Tires
March 11, 2013

Worst tires I have ever bought. 85K tread life warranty, shot by 23K. Proper inflation, rotation, alignment, etc.

Initial Review, 15,600 Miles on Tires
March 18, 2013

They live up to your test results - very impressive. Should get another 5,000 miles and have already purchased my next set!

Initial Review, 11,500 Miles on Tires
March 19, 2013

After 11,000+ miles of combined hwy/city driving and 2X tire rotation the threads still looks convincingly new.

Initial Review, 4,500 Miles on Tires
March 19, 2013

This is my first ever set of winter tires, so I can't really compare them to any other tire, except all-seasons. My first misconception was that the tires would make my car invincible in the snow - they didn't. You still have to be mindful of how you're driving. Having said that, I've only driven a handful of times in the snow with these tires, and I fully enjoyed all of them. I could drive twice the speed of the other cars, in a lane that was still snowed in and had barely any tracking. I've also played around in a parking lot with about 2-3 inches of fresh snow and the responsiveness of these tires is very good. You will still slide if you're braking too quickly or turning too sharply, but much less than with the all-season tires that I've had in the past. I had one experience with deep snow, and it wasn't a good one. I tried to plow through a foot of snow in my driveway and got stuck. Not really the tire's fault, but I did notice that FWD with an open differential is not very good for those instances. That's why I think that your drive train will play a big part in the overall performance of these tires. Last thoughts - they look nice and meaty, noise level is low, and ride comfort is great. Not recommended for spirited driving, but excellent for everyday use. I would like to compare these to the Bridgestone Blizzaks, if I ever get the opportunity. Snow tires are fun!

Initial Review, 5,200 Miles on Tires
March 14, 2013

No tire alone will stop on ice but this was pretty decent on some very solidly frozen interstate. Travelled through two snow storms up to six inches on the road and held up quite well without losing control. All with a rear wheel drive vehicle. Tires gave you the confidence to climb hills in snow. I'd recommend these tires if expecting snow.

Initial Review, 62,900 Miles on Tires
March 15, 2013

I don't suppose anything is really perfect, but this Michelin tire is close enough to award it a 10. Quite simply, it responds to every situation a driver might ever face, even in severe winter driving. Noise is nonexistant and the comfort level at over 60,000 miles is still first class. I've never owned another tire and wouldn't hesitate to recommend this one to anybody. It's that good.

Initial Review, 4,500 Miles on Tires
March 07, 2013

I spent about a year researching tires to replace on my 2008 Lexus RX 350. I replaced my Michelin Green X Latitudes. I was pleased with the life of the Michelin's treadware but found over time the ride became more stiff and the tires cornering was not that good.

Based on the research and commnets found on Tirerack, I chose the Pirelli's Scorpion Verde All Season. After 3 months and 4,500 miles, I can say that these are the best tires I have ever owned. They make my Lexus SUV more nimble with quicker responses to handling and cornering; they provide a smoother, quiet ride as compared to the Michelins; have not experienced any hydroplaning; and they have quick stops.

I know that tire dynamics can change over time and I will have to wait and see if these tires exceed my expectations over the long haul but as of now I am a very satisfied with my purchase.