Which tires would you get?

Kumho Ecsta 712's

235/45/17 for Stock CL-S rims.

$100 - $120 a tire.

SidVicious said:

Kumho Ecsta 712's

235/45/17 for Stock CL-S rims.

$100 - $120 a tire.

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Though I agree with him, given the above choices, I'd go against the nittos - everything I've heard says they absolutely SUCK in the rain.

BTW - 225/45-17 is a closer match to our stock circumference - i.e. <2% odometer error.

what about Toyo Proxes?

autoxCLS said:

Though I agree with him, given the above choices, I'd go against the nittos - everything I've heard says they absolutely SUCK in the rain.

BTW - 225/45-17 is a closer match to our stock circumference - i.e. <2% odometer error.

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Well I live in Arizona so rain is not really an issue except for about a week out of the year.

235/45/17's are the closest size for the 1st Gen TL. Think its the same for CL-S and TL-S

fahoumh- I am open to other decisions. How much are the Toyo Proxes? What are they going to cost me out the door?

Wampum said:

Well I live in Arizona so rain is not really an issue except for about a week out of the year.

235/45/17's are the closest size for the 1st Gen TL. Think its the same for CL-S and TL-S

fahoumh- I am open to other decisions. How much are the Toyo Proxes? What are they going to cost me out the door?

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I'm not sure on the exact price, but the Toyo's are one of the most expensive tires out there. Not only that, but they provide the best performance at the expense of how long they will last. Funny how that price and performance thing are directly related.

To get a good idea of what prices you should pay, check out www.tirerack.com

They are very competitive in price. Just don't tell them what car you are planning to put the tires on. They are dumb in that aspect. They won't sell you tires that aren't "recommended" to go on your rims. I would just use them as a reference point and then go buy the tires local to you at a similar price.

fahoumh said:

what about Toyo Proxes?

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Agreed, I have the FZ4's and have no complaints at all...these wheels seem to be lasting longer than just about any wheel I've had so far, I love them!!

SidVicious said:

I'm not sure on the exact price, but the Toyo's are one of the most expensive tires out there. Not only that, but they provide the best performance at the expense of how long they will last. Funny how that price and performance thing are directly related.

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Really? i thought they were just another company out there making tires. Not too expensive not too cheap. Well I want to stay in the price range of the tires that I have above.

These prices are out the door.

Wampum said:

Really? i thought they were just another company out there making tires. Not too expensive not too cheap. Well I want to stay in the price range of the tires that I have above.

These prices are out the door.

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I guess I should have been a little more clear. I was talking specifically about the Toyo Proxes.

What about the Michelin Pilot Sport? Are they any good?

BlackShadow said:

What about the Michelin Pilot Sport? Are they any good?

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Definately considered the Michelins but at $183 each not including mounting, balance, and warranty its a little out of my range

Bridgestone sounds OK to me.

are u sure nitto is not good? cause i heard the best in the market is nitto and pirelli. but maybe i'm wrong.

autoxCLS said:

Though I agree with him, given the above choices, I'd go against the nittos - everything I've heard says they absolutely SUCK in the rain.

BTW - 225/45-17 is a closer match to our stock circumference - i.e. <2% odometer error.

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best high performance tires as follows: Michelin Pilot Sport #1, Toyo T1S #2, Bridgestone SO3 #3, Dunlop SP9000 #4, Yokohama AVS Sport #5, Pirelli PZero Asimetrico #7, etc...i would definately buy the Kumho 712, best bang for the buck...Shyne:king:

Well guys I just put in my order for the Nitto 555's in 235/45/17. Total package including road hazard warranty, mounted, bal, etc with tax $572!!!

i would definately go with S03's... no competition. especailly since tirerack has them for 140 a tire.