Ride quality on stock 20" LX Wheels (1 Viewer)

[mtnracer]

As some others have posted, the ride quality on the LX570 with OEM 20" Lexus wheels and 285-50-20 tires is kind of bad. They seem difficult to balance and you feel every bump.

I'm thinking that I want to get new tires in 275-55-20 (slightly taller and narrower by 1/3"). I'm also considering 305-50-20 or 275-60-20.

Anyone run these tire sizes on an LX570 on stock rims? What are your thoughts on ride quality? Mainly looking at P rated tires (not LT).

 

[arich]

I have both.
The 275-60-20 Michelin MS2s on oem lx wheel rub a little on the mudflap but not significant.
I have 305-50-20 Michelin Latitudes on Tundra BBS wheels. They have a higher offset so they rub a little but when they were on the LX wheels they did not rub.
I'm actually interested in selling both these setups and I would separate wheels and tires it you're interested.

 

[mtnracer]

Thanks. What are your thoughts on ride quality? I'm looking for a smooth ride.

 

[arich]

First pic is the ms2s second is the latitudes on the LX wheels, third is the Latitudes on the BBSs and finally the KOs on TRDs.
Yes, I have issues and I wife who does ask too many questions.
Any questions?

 

[OrangeTJ]

I would have to think you'd get a smoother ride with smaller wheels, like the 18s on the Toyota. I know that's not what you're asking, though.

 

[arich]

No the KO2s are the stiffest. E-rated.

 

[mtnracer]

I have both.
The 275-60-20 Michelin MS2s on oem lx wheel rub a little on the mudflap but not significant.
I have 305-50-20 Michelin Latitudes on Tundra BBS wheels. They have a higher offset so they rub a little but when they were on the LX wheels they did not rub.
I'm actually interested in selling both these setups and I would separate wheels and tires it you're interested.

So which setup has the smoothest ride?

 

[OrangeTJ]

Sorry - wasn't referring to the KOs on your ride Arich, just talking about taller aspect ratio tires on smaller diameter wheels in general.

 

[SWUtah]

The dealership put new Dunlop 275/55/20 on my LX when I bought it. Took it to Discount tire and traded for a set of OEM Michelins 285/50/20's. Rides great on the stock OEM size Michelins. Better then it rode on the 275/55/20's. Makes sense since Lexus engineers designed the LX570 to wear the 285/50/20's. I normally drive it set at "normal" with 32 lbs of air in all 4 tires. Hope that helps

 

[arich]

The Michelin MS2s are the best highway/all season tire. No one will argue with that.

If you live in Ca or tx then you might consider the Michelin Latitude but it's not a winter tire.

 

[SWUtah]

The Michelin MS2s are the best highway/all season tire. No one will argue with that.

If you live in Ca or tx then you might consider the Michelin Latitude but it's not a winter tire.

Also if you move to Maui

 

[GRSAMS]

Very interesting thread as I will also be in the market for new rubber soon

 

[SWUtah]

The Michelin MS2s are the best highway/all season tire. No one will argue with that.

If you live in Ca or tx then you might consider the Michelin Latitude but it's not a winter tire.

If I was going to deal with much snow I would get the MicHelin MS2's. But the OEM's were great going over the highest pass in Colorado in the middle of a heavy snow storm where they closed the pass and the LX570 on Lattudes was the last vehicle through before they closed everything down.

 

[arich]

I'm not worried about climbing mountains or getting moving in the snow it's the stopping and turning that concern me. 6,000 lbs hunks don't tend like to stop on ice and hard packed snow. The ms2s were far better than the oem dunlops (or were they bridgestones) and the KO2s are better than the MS2s but the KO2s are just not as quiet as the MS2s.
ant

 

[mtnracer]

I have both.
The 275-60-20 Michelin MS2s on oem lx wheel rub a little on the mudflap but not significant.
I have 305-50-20 Michelin Latitudes on Tundra BBS wheels. They have a higher offset so they rub a little but when they were on the LX wheels they did not rub.
I'm actually interested in selling both these setups and I would separate wheels and tires it you're interested.

Are those OEM LX wheels from the 2013+ trucks or are those aftermarket? If they are OEM I would be interested.

 

[SWUtah]

I'm not worried about climbing mountains or getting moving in the snow it's the stopping and turning that concern me. 6,000 lbs hunks don't tend like to stop on ice and hard packed snow. The ms2s were far better than the oem dunlops (or were they bridgestones) and the KO2s are better than the MS2s but the KO2s are just not as quiet as the MS2s.
ant

Can't argue with your analysis. I did not buy the MS2's versus the MicHelin Latitudes because of where I live (Austin Texas) and I wanted OEM size since I am still under warranty. Plus I figure the Latitudes will wear out in about 40k miles and I will then be out of warranty and be able to try a little more aggressive AT tire. If I bought the MS2's they would last 60k+.

 

[cc1999]

My LX came with a new set of continentals. I thought they had a harsh ride, and were contributing a very odd steering dynamic, I had great luck with the 18" Bridgestone Alenza on my LC200 so I went and put a set of OE size Bridgestone Alenzas on the LX. Night and day difference, smoother ride, better handeling, overal i was shocked at the improvements that simple tire change had made.

In the case of my old 10 LC, the Bridgestone Alenzas were still looking like new at 20,000 miles, where compared to the OEM michellins had been nearing the wear bars at 20,000.

Possible Down side to the Bridgestone Alenza for some people is that they do have a lower spec speed rating. I am not ever planning to drive this thing over 120mph, never saw it as a problem for me here in the states.

 

[arich]

The LX wheels I have are genuine oem. They were brand new takes offs from California, the land of BLING.
Please private message me if you're interested and we can talk. Let me know if you want the wheels and tires. They were not cheap wheels and they're certainly hard to come by.

 

[stonepa]

I'm not worried about climbing mountains or getting moving in the snow it's the stopping and turning that concern me. 6,000 lbs hunks don't tend like to stop on ice and hard packed snow. The ms2s were far better than the oem dunlops (or were they bridgestones) and the KO2s are better than the MS2s but the KO2s are just not as quiet as the MS2s.
ant

Blizzaks for winter. Nothing beats them.

 

[matt13]

In the closest to stock LX570 size, there are two different Michelin MS2s. Which one are people using/referring to? There's a P-metric (P275/55/R20) and a Metric (275/55R20). Looks like there are differences in load rating and tread depth.

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Michelin&tireModel=LTX+M/S2