Hi all. Picked up a 2017 LX570 last week (pics and info to follow) unfortunately/fortunately it is ULTRA low miles (I grin each time I say it, 9,300 miles)
I purchased through Carmax, but it turns out the 125 point Inspection is a bit of a joke. I took it to Lexus for a PPI and they confirmed the tires are original and thus nine years old. Trying to promptly swap out the tires before I make a 1000 mile trip next week.
I’ve always trusted Michelin‘s and so I am naturally leaning that way. This isn’t a hard-core off roader by any means, just some dirt roads to a property I own. Safety is paramount to me, so I don’t want to sacrifice braking capabilities for quietness/ride plushness, though I do truly appreciate these things on the LX.
I am just keeping the stock size for now, 275/50/r21. I’m curious if anyone could contrast the Michelin LTX and the Michelin pilot sport 4 SUV with the stock Dunlops or just in general. I am leaning towards the LTX, but I’ve heard that it sacrifices a bit in dry handling. I’m OK with the handling category not being paramount in general, because I drive the LX at a rather subdued pace, but I don’t want to sacrifice braking grip if possible. The pilot sport 4 SUV only has a 20,000 mile warranty, so I gather it’s a very soft compound.
I live in the Bay Area. Make a few trips to Tahoe in the snow each year, but that would be the only time it is on a “cold” environment.
Any help or suggestions here would be appreciated. I normally spend my time on a tire purchase such as this, but I really want to swap them out before this big trip, so need to make a quick call. I would opt for another vehicle for the trip, but I’m actually having some entertainment system modifications done to the LX at the location I’m traveling to, so I want it with me.
I appreciate any input.
I purchased through Carmax, but it turns out the 125 point Inspection is a bit of a joke. I took it to Lexus for a PPI and they confirmed the tires are original and thus nine years old. Trying to promptly swap out the tires before I make a 1000 mile trip next week.
I’ve always trusted Michelin‘s and so I am naturally leaning that way. This isn’t a hard-core off roader by any means, just some dirt roads to a property I own. Safety is paramount to me, so I don’t want to sacrifice braking capabilities for quietness/ride plushness, though I do truly appreciate these things on the LX.
I am just keeping the stock size for now, 275/50/r21. I’m curious if anyone could contrast the Michelin LTX and the Michelin pilot sport 4 SUV with the stock Dunlops or just in general. I am leaning towards the LTX, but I’ve heard that it sacrifices a bit in dry handling. I’m OK with the handling category not being paramount in general, because I drive the LX at a rather subdued pace, but I don’t want to sacrifice braking grip if possible. The pilot sport 4 SUV only has a 20,000 mile warranty, so I gather it’s a very soft compound.
I live in the Bay Area. Make a few trips to Tahoe in the snow each year, but that would be the only time it is on a “cold” environment.
Any help or suggestions here would be appreciated. I normally spend my time on a tire purchase such as this, but I really want to swap them out before this big trip, so need to make a quick call. I would opt for another vehicle for the trip, but I’m actually having some entertainment system modifications done to the LX at the location I’m traveling to, so I want it with me.
I appreciate any input.
