Correct Tyres For Ls400?

[deelcee]

i would like to know what are the best tyres for my 1995 ls400?

i am looking for comfort and quietness !

do lexus recommend any particular make...type... or size?

thanks dave

[Malc]

There's a mountain of stuff on this subject ........ HOWEVER, assuming you have a standard LS400 and the original Dunlops aren't available any more ( extremely unlikely I understand ) then FALKENS are possibly the way forward . about £100 a corner.

I'm due to have new tyres and will put these on at the time.

They are limited in availability with very few dealers.

Hope this helps.

Malc

[stericker]

I have Kumho tyres on my 1999 LS400. Very quiet and usually a reasonable price.

[ROYT]

I have Kumho also, quiet,much better than previous budget tyres, but not been on long enough to judge properly

I was going for Falken, but the supplier [who had both at a similar price]

recommended these.

£90 odd a corner fitted,balanced, new valves.

[Parrot of Doom]

I have Kumho too, Ecsta or something. They work perfectly well and grip nicely.

[Dale_V]

I use Continental Premium Contact 2

No complaints

[cruisermark]

Another vote for Continental Premium Contact 225/60/R16- happy allround

[deelcee]

thanks for all your posts!

cheers dave

[cleverdick]

I also have Conti PC2s on my '94. No concerns re. performance and safety, but in this size they do seem to ring slightly compared to the D8s (it wasn't an issue with PC2s on my Series1 with 15" rims). The man from Conti actually paid me a visit but of course would not admit to there being a problem. A few years ago, Which? said don't buy the Falkens due to their (relatively) poor grip.

[moriwaki]

Ask your local tyre place to check if the Orignal Dunlop D8Z's are stll in stock somewhere....they were developed specfically to be quiet for the 400 I believe.....the dealers are all linked by computer now....they will find them for you if you are gonna spend 400 quid ish ....I found 3 sets over 6 years of ownership.

[Malc]

Blimey, 3 sets of DZ8s over 6years ...... what mileage did they cover to get through so many ( 12 ) tyres ?

Malc

[moriwaki]

93,000 miles....but I admit at changing them early compared to some...