Most comfortable tires to keep the luxury ride?
Hello all,
This is officially my first post, I usually just search and lurk around for answers. I searched first,and didn't find anything so I felt the need to ask=)
What brand and model tires are the more comfortable and least noisy tires to maintain the ride quality of a luxury car(LS430) for 20's?
I am aware that Falken 452's are way to go for stretch, but how about the ride quality?
I am going to run a very conservative set up, so I will not stretch the tires(for now). 245's on 8.5 and 275's on 9.5, which brand, model would be my best bet on maintaining the ride quality as much as possible?
Thanks for your help!
JP
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Hello all,
This is officially my first post, I usually just search and lurk around for answers. I searched first,and didn't find anything so I felt the need to ask=)
What brand and model tires are the more comfortable and least noisy tires to maintain the ride quality of a luxury car(LS430) for 20's?
I am aware that Falken 452's are way to go for stretch, but how about the ride quality?
I am going to run a very conservative set up, so I will not stretch the tires(for now). 245's on 8.5 and 275's on 9.5, which brand, model would be my best bet on maintaining the ride quality as much as possible?
Thanks for your help!
JP
i think you need to consider the suspension you're using to determine how comfortable it would be.im rolling on 35 series tires and on air suspension and it rides almost like stock.
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i think you need to consider the suspension you're using to determine how comfortable it would be.im rolling on 35 series tires and on air suspension and it rides almost like stock.
I am specifically talking about soft tires here. Not asking for the softest coilover/suspension set up or the sidewall size of tires that will help me to get a overall quality/soft/luxury ride. That's already been taken care of. I have a 01 LS430 UL with datasystems air ride controller so as for the suspension set up, it's as soft as they can get. =)
Thanks,
JP
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I am specifically talking about soft tires here. Not asking for the softest coilover/suspension set up or the sidewall size of tires that will help me to get a overall quality/soft/luxury ride. That's already been taken care of. I have a 01 LS430 UL with datasystems air ride controller so as for the suspension set up, it's as soft as they can get. =)
Thanks,
JP
JP LEX;142285 wrote:I am specifically talking about soft tires here. Not asking for the softest coilover/suspension set up or the sidewall size of tires that will help me to get a overall quality/soft/luxury ride. That's already been taken care of. I have a 01 LS430 UL with datasystems air ride controller so as for the suspension set up, it's as soft as they can get. =)
Thanks,
JP
Well when talking about ride quality in general, Biggz is right - suspension is a crucial element.
However comfortable tires I suggest are Falken Ziex 512. They might not be classified as VIP nor have large sizing availible (19"+) But when I stretched a set of 215/45/17 on some 17x9 on my Maxima with Ksport coilovers, the ride was very comfortable - but again this is from a tuner's perspective.
I would imagine Falken 452 would be similar. You might also consider Federal 595 tires.
I've had Kumho, Hankook, General, Bridgestone, and Falken tires before - Falken seems the most comfortable.
I'm about to see how my Pirelli's feel.
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[QUOTE=JP LEX;142285]I am specifically talking about soft tires here. Not asking for the softest coilover/suspension set up or the sidewall size of tires that will help me to get a overall quality/soft/luxury ride. That's already been taken care of. I have a 01 LS430 UL with datasystems air ride controller so as for the suspension set up, it's as soft as they can get. =)
Thanks,
JP[/QUOTE]
Well when talking about ride quality in general, Biggz is right - suspension is a crucial element.
However comfortable tires I suggest are Falken Ziex 512. They might not be classified as VIP nor have large sizing availible (19"+) But when I stretched a set of 215/45/17 on some 17x9 on my Maxima with Ksport coilovers, the ride was very comfortable - but again this is from a tuner's perspective.
I would imagine Falken 452 would be similar. You might also consider Federal 595 tires.
I've had Kumho, Hankook, General, Bridgestone, and Falken tires before - Falken seems the most comfortable.
I'm about to see how my Pirelli's feel.
I would not get 595s if you want luxury cause theyre noisy as hell. Sounds like a lifted truck with huge tires on my car. Id look into top of the line bridgestones, continentals, or yokohamas. Thats whats run on a lot of oem cars where comfort and noise level play a big role.
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I would not get 595s if you want luxury cause theyre noisy as hell. Sounds like a lifted truck with huge tires on my car. Id look into top of the line bridgestones, continentals, or yokohamas. Thats whats run on a lot of oem cars where comfort and noise level play a big role.
nizzan4u2nv;142298 wrote:I would not get 595s if you want luxury cause theyre noisy as hell. Sounds like a lifted truck with huge tires on my car. Id look into top of the line bridgestones, continentals, or yokohamas. Thats whats run on a lot of oem cars where comfort and noise level play a big role.
I assume the OP is seeking cost efficiency?
My Bridgestone RE050A 245/35/19 MSRP $250 each - cost me $150 each during the tirerack blowout sale a few years ago.
My Pirelli Pzero Nero 235/35/19 MSRP is $240 each - I copped them near new condition for $370 on craigslist.
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[QUOTE=nizzan4u2nv;142298]I would not get 595s if you want luxury cause theyre noisy as hell. Sounds like a lifted truck with huge tires on my car. Id look into top of the line bridgestones, continentals, or yokohamas. Thats whats run on a lot of oem cars where comfort and noise level play a big role.[/QUOTE]
I assume the OP is seeking cost efficiency?
My Bridgestone RE050A 245/35/19 MSRP $250 each - cost me $150 each during the tirerack blowout sale a few years ago.
My Pirelli Pzero Nero 235/35/19 MSRP is $240 each - I copped them near new condition for $370 on craigslist.
you have to remember also that noise is a factor also
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you have to remember also that noise is a factor also
555;142344 wrote:go for continentals.
+1. Go Conti!!!
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[quote=555;142344]go for continentals.[/quote]
+1. Go Conti!!!
well basically you need to look into the tread pattern, the tread rating, and the sidewall load and all that. it makes a big difference. different sized treadblocks are a lot quieter and softer tires are of course naturally more comfortable. i suggest bridgestone n continental. in my experience yokohama is good for the money but not really much of a premium tire. it wasnt that quiet considering the low tread rating and everything. just look on tirerack.com or something since youre not going to stretch. they have decent ratings and a lot of customer feedback. then if you want look up all the dope luxury cars being sold and what kind of tires they come with on their premium alloys. gives you a good idea of what manufacturers choose.
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well basically you need to look into the tread pattern, the tread rating, and the sidewall load and all that. it makes a big difference. different sized treadblocks are a lot quieter and softer tires are of course naturally more comfortable. i suggest bridgestone n continental. in my experience yokohama is good for the money but not really much of a premium tire. it wasnt that quiet considering the low tread rating and everything. just look on tirerack.com or something since youre not going to stretch. they have decent ratings and a lot of customer feedback. then if you want look up all the dope luxury cars being sold and what kind of tires they come with on their premium alloys. gives you a good idea of what manufacturers choose.