Recommendations for replacement tires on a 4.6is?

aus · #1 08-18-2006, 01:00 AM

I've read here the Toyo's seem to get loud after a few thousand miles. I haven't read much about the Yokohama's or the Latitude Michellins. Any feed-back on these tires? Any other tires to consider? Continental?

longodj · #2 08-18-2006, 02:38 AM

Pirelli, you can't go wrong with Pirelli

I had Toyo summer tires on before this winter when I switched to Pirelli and I like the Pirelli's much better. Granted those were winter tires, but Pirelli is great overall.

Try the Scorpion Zero

2002Silver4.6is · #3 08-19-2006, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by longodj

Pirelli, you can't go wrong with Pirelli

I had Toyo summer tires on before this winter when I switched to Pirelli and I like the Pirelli's much better.
Try the Scorpion Zero

What do you like better about the Pirelli? Did you find noise an issue at all with the Toyo's?

(I take back all the evil things I said about you due to the "sounded like you were to good to buy tires at Costco" comment.

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longodj · #4 08-19-2006, 01:54 AM

Hmm, to be honest I liked the Toyo just as much just for different purposes. The Pirelli's are awesome, in nice weather they are grippy, cushy, and pretty quiet, however like I said they are winter tires, and they are incredible in the snow, nothing beats the comfort in driving in a blizard just like you would in nice weather. The Toyo's I would say were better in nice weather but at even a flake of snow were horrendous, I didn't really have any problems with noise but they were noticably stiffer, granted I don't really care about ride comfort and they were better handling wise (I felt safer in normal weather).

Honestly, I would go with the Pirelli's because the Toyo (and from what I've experienced other Toyos aren't great in the snow) but the Pirelli's are great in the snow and considering your replacing your tires now and in two months or so you'll be worrying about snow...

Also realize, mine are Pirelli Scorpion Ice and Snow, so they obviously would be great in the snow...I don't know they perform just great in normal weather but some may be against using winter tires in non winter circumstances. I have been away all summer so it worked out ok (I also live in Rochester NY where Ice and Snow are like grass...)

DINANM3 · #5 08-19-2006, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by longodj

Hmm, to be honest I liked the Toyo just as much just for different purposes. The Pirelli's are awesome, in nice weather they are grippy, cushy, and pretty quiet, however like I said they are winter tires, and they are incredible in the snow, nothing beats the comfort in driving in a blizard just like you would in nice weather. The Toyo's I would say were better in nice weather but at even a flake of snow were horrendous, I didn't really have any problems with noise but they were noticably stiffer, granted I don't really care about ride comfort and they were better handling wise (I felt safer in normal weather).

Honestly, I would go with the Pirelli's because the Toyo (and from what I've experienced other Toyos aren't great in the snow) but the Pirelli's are great in the snow and considering your replacing your tires now and in two months or so you'll be worrying about snow...

Also realize, mine are Pirelli Scorpion Ice and Snow, so they obviously would be great in the snow...I don't know they perform just great in normal weather but some may be against using winter tires in non winter circumstances. I have been away all summer so it worked out ok (I also live in Rochester NY where Ice and Snow are like grass...)

WTF are you talking about. I dont mean to be an asshole. But are you telling this guy he should buy snow tires and use them year round even in summer. Are you an idiot. That not even safe. as soon as it gets hot out they handle like shit and wear out 10 times faster than they do in the cold. Also pirreli doesnt even make that tire or any tire for that matter in the Size that the 4.6 needs. If you cant give good advice dont give any at all. Someone might actually believe you. I have scorpions for the winter and compared to my regular tires they handle like shit as soon as it gets over 60 degrees out.

longodj · #6 08-19-2006, 02:24 AM

"Also realize, mine are Pirelli Scorpion Ice and Snow, so they obviously would be great in the snow...I don't know, they perform just great in normal weather but some may be against using winter tires in non winter circumstances."

It's coming on September btw, when I put my Scorpions on it was september. I also recommended PIRELLI and the Scorpion ZERO not the Ice and Snow, those are just what I have. I really don't notice them handling like crap when "it gets over 60." They handle just fine year round. Also in my circumstances there is more often snow and ice on the ground then not.

As far as the advice comment goes, I only offer my opinion, and state that it is an opinion, you can chose to follow it or take it as crap. That's up to you

fangbosun · #7 08-18-2006, 10:08 AM

Very happy with the Yokohama Advan ST. Very quiet, nice ride and good grip in dry & wet.

Griza · #8 08-18-2006, 01:49 PM

If you can swing it, get the Diamaris. They are the best, but also the most expensive. I am curious to hear more about the Yoko's also though.

yeowzer · #9 01-19-2007, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Griza

If you can swing it, get the Diamaris. They are the best, but also the most expensive. I am curious to hear more about the Yoko's also though.

I would like to hear more on the Yoko's.

Budarooski · #10 01-19-2007, 04:04 PM

I created this chart so you all can compare side-by-side each the most popular tires for the X5 with 20's and 315's. I wasn't able to find any data on the Toyo's, other than they're very inexpensive.

When it comes to selecting 315/35/20 tires, the choices are limited.

Prices/data comes from tirerack.com.

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