RodL Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 Hi all, looking for affordable rear tyres. No track, just road cruising and occasional mildly spirited driving if I find some curves. Have done some research, but user feedback is best. Happy for any suggestions, but cost is an issue. Some I am considering include (price high to low) kumho ps91 or 71 hankook h452 kenda kr400 davanti dx460. Also, should I get a wheel alignment at the same time? Front tyres are fine. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzle Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 If its driving true and tyres wearing nice and even, on a Lexus I would not touch alignment. If front have too much inner or outer wear then yes and set front to '0' toe. About all that can be adjusted. I prefer Michelin's , esp Pilot Sport 4,s Get a price on those as well, highly recommended on a few forums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlantis Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 (edited) Yep, PS4 are excellent... last two sets of tyres on mine have been PS3 and now PS4 From your list, I wouldn't buy anything less than the Hankooks. I have an odd distrust for those cheap/random brands. Edited March 22, 2020 by Atlantis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzle Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Actually pricing a set of 235/40/18 and 265/40/18 for mine tomorrow. Have 225/40/18 and 255/40/18 currently in PS4. Going up one size to make speedo a bit more accurate (+1.5%) and to help protect rims, esp front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodL Posted March 23, 2020 Author Share Posted March 23, 2020 Let me know how you go, Bazzle. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilv1004s Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 it is best to stick with oem tyres sizes non oem sizes will throw the speedo out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzle Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 No an issue in this case. My speedo is 4% high . New tires are 1.5% less when new so now closer to 2.5%. https://tiresize.com/comparison/ https://tiresize.com/comparison/ At 100kph on speedo with new oem sizes gps was showing 96kph. Now it shows approx 98kph. I'm happy with that. New tires cost $1100 the set, from Bob Jane Ringwood, f&b inc old tyre disposal. Michelin PS4's... 235/40/18 fronts were $160 each. 265/40/18 rears were $390 each They even look proper on the rims, no bulging, very happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlantis Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 Mine runs 4.5% too fast as measured by several GPS units. When I used to run 20" wheels on the car (285/30/20 on the rear) the speedo would read exactly correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodL Posted March 25, 2020 Author Share Posted March 25, 2020 Sounds a pretty good deal, Bazzle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodL Posted March 27, 2020 Author Share Posted March 27, 2020 Any love for nankang as-1?r Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzle Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 I had them on an Audi S3 when I purchased it a couple of years ago. Seemed ok but I did notice a driving difference when I replaced with PS4's.. (my favoutite ) Most likely fine for your purpose. edit: What are the current front tyres? These are also important on these cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodL Posted March 30, 2020 Author Share Posted March 30, 2020 Dunlop sport max Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzle Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 Have you tried to get matching rears? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodL Posted March 31, 2020 Author Share Posted March 31, 2020 Thought about it, but a bit expensive. Ended up getting the kumho ps71s for $380 the pair fitted and balanced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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