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parthiban
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23-08-2017, 04:11 AM
#1
Has anyone got a copy of the issues with this years Autocar or AutoExpress tyre tests?

Going to need new rear tyres soon and trying to decide which to go for to replace my F1s:

Michelin Pilot Sport 3
Continental Sport Contact 3
Continental Sport Contact 5
Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta

The Conti 3s have topped both of the tyre tests above, the 5 seems quite new so doesn't have any reviews I can find....

2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
parthiban
23-08-2017, 04:11 AM #1

Has anyone got a copy of the issues with this years Autocar or AutoExpress tyre tests?

Going to need new rear tyres soon and trying to decide which to go for to replace my F1s:

Michelin Pilot Sport 3
Continental Sport Contact 3
Continental Sport Contact 5
Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta

The Conti 3s have topped both of the tyre tests above, the 5 seems quite new so doesn't have any reviews I can find....


2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]

SHAHZ
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2,142
23-08-2017, 04:18 AM
#2
Ive got the contact 3 on mine at the moment very good tyre

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SHAHZ
23-08-2017, 04:18 AM #2

Ive got the contact 3 on mine at the moment very good tyre


Tinted Glass-Sports Grill-Debadged-TTE Spoiler-TTE Lowering Springs-PLUK Kazama Exhaust-18" Aero Alloys-K&N Air Filter-Denso Iridium Power Spark Plugs-Quad Tail Light Conversion-6000K HID-X-White High Beam-6 LED Sidelights-Quad LED Boot Light-JDM OEM Smoked Front Fogs-JDM Blue Reverse Bulbs-LS430 Smoked Side Repeaters-6 LED Side Repeaters-Chrome Indicator Bulbs-Alpine HU-Rear Headrest Monitors-PIAA Super Sporza-Fan Washer Jets-Lex Tax Disc Holder-Chrome Gear Knob-2003 Cup Holder-Toyo Proxes T1-R

parthiban
Posting Freak
4,925
23-08-2017, 04:32 AM
#3
SHAHZ Ive got the contact 3 on mine at the moment very good tyre

Awesome, so they've got good grip? What's the road noise like? And do they have a rim protector?

2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
parthiban
23-08-2017, 04:32 AM #3

SHAHZ Ive got the contact 3 on mine at the moment very good tyre

Awesome, so they've got good grip? What's the road noise like? And do they have a rim protector?


2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]

FirebirdPhil
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7,101
23-08-2017, 05:14 AM
#4
Love Conti's had those in the IS and the grip was great.

"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
FirebirdPhil
23-08-2017, 05:14 AM #4

Love Conti's had those in the IS and the grip was great.


"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"

Dan_Turism0
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2,825
23-08-2017, 05:17 AM
#5
Would highly recommend Falken FK452's mate got 18k out on the rears on mine and they haven't slipped once. Much much much better than my Eagle F1 GSD3's that were on it previously

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Dan_Turism0
23-08-2017, 05:17 AM #5

Would highly recommend Falken FK452's mate got 18k out on the rears on mine and they haven't slipped once. Much much much better than my Eagle F1 GSD3's that were on it previously


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SHAHZ
Posting Freak
2,142
23-08-2017, 05:19 AM
#6
Yeap, good grip and they are not noisy have a read here but that was in comparison to the toyos, so cant comment in comparison to the F1s

Tinted Glass-Sports Grill-Debadged-TTE Spoiler-TTE Lowering Springs-PLUK Kazama Exhaust-18" Aero Alloys-K&N Air Filter-Denso Iridium Power Spark Plugs-Quad Tail Light Conversion-6000K HID-X-White High Beam-6 LED Sidelights-Quad LED Boot Light-JDM OEM Smoked Front Fogs-JDM Blue Reverse Bulbs-LS430 Smoked Side Repeaters-6 LED Side Repeaters-Chrome Indicator Bulbs-Alpine HU-Rear Headrest Monitors-PIAA Super Sporza-Fan Washer Jets-Lex Tax Disc Holder-Chrome Gear Knob-2003 Cup Holder-Toyo Proxes T1-R
SHAHZ
23-08-2017, 05:19 AM #6

Yeap, good grip and they are not noisy have a read here but that was in comparison to the toyos, so cant comment in comparison to the F1s


Tinted Glass-Sports Grill-Debadged-TTE Spoiler-TTE Lowering Springs-PLUK Kazama Exhaust-18" Aero Alloys-K&N Air Filter-Denso Iridium Power Spark Plugs-Quad Tail Light Conversion-6000K HID-X-White High Beam-6 LED Sidelights-Quad LED Boot Light-JDM OEM Smoked Front Fogs-JDM Blue Reverse Bulbs-LS430 Smoked Side Repeaters-6 LED Side Repeaters-Chrome Indicator Bulbs-Alpine HU-Rear Headrest Monitors-PIAA Super Sporza-Fan Washer Jets-Lex Tax Disc Holder-Chrome Gear Knob-2003 Cup Holder-Toyo Proxes T1-R

SHAHZ
Posting Freak
2,142
23-08-2017, 11:37 AM
#7
Dan_Turism0 Would highly recommend Falken FK452's mate got 18k out on the rears on mine and they haven't slipped once. Much much much better than my Eagle F1 GSD3's that were on it previously


What i will be replacing the conti's with!

Tinted Glass-Sports Grill-Debadged-TTE Spoiler-TTE Lowering Springs-PLUK Kazama Exhaust-18" Aero Alloys-K&N Air Filter-Denso Iridium Power Spark Plugs-Quad Tail Light Conversion-6000K HID-X-White High Beam-6 LED Sidelights-Quad LED Boot Light-JDM OEM Smoked Front Fogs-JDM Blue Reverse Bulbs-LS430 Smoked Side Repeaters-6 LED Side Repeaters-Chrome Indicator Bulbs-Alpine HU-Rear Headrest Monitors-PIAA Super Sporza-Fan Washer Jets-Lex Tax Disc Holder-Chrome Gear Knob-2003 Cup Holder-Toyo Proxes T1-R
SHAHZ
23-08-2017, 11:37 AM #7

Dan_Turism0 Would highly recommend Falken FK452's mate got 18k out on the rears on mine and they haven't slipped once. Much much much better than my Eagle F1 GSD3's that were on it previously


What i will be replacing the conti's with!


Tinted Glass-Sports Grill-Debadged-TTE Spoiler-TTE Lowering Springs-PLUK Kazama Exhaust-18" Aero Alloys-K&N Air Filter-Denso Iridium Power Spark Plugs-Quad Tail Light Conversion-6000K HID-X-White High Beam-6 LED Sidelights-Quad LED Boot Light-JDM OEM Smoked Front Fogs-JDM Blue Reverse Bulbs-LS430 Smoked Side Repeaters-6 LED Side Repeaters-Chrome Indicator Bulbs-Alpine HU-Rear Headrest Monitors-PIAA Super Sporza-Fan Washer Jets-Lex Tax Disc Holder-Chrome Gear Knob-2003 Cup Holder-Toyo Proxes T1-R

parthiban
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4,925
24-08-2017, 01:45 AM
#8
Marsdendean I'm going for Michelin Pilot Sport 3 once i have got some 18" fitted and the winter has gone.

Going for falkens again, despite i didn't like them last time, as i can get them for £260 for 4

So in your opinion the Michelins are the best? Have you used them? If so how are they?

I'm more confused than ever as everyone has recommended a different tyre! :confused:

2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
parthiban
24-08-2017, 01:45 AM #8

Marsdendean I'm going for Michelin Pilot Sport 3 once i have got some 18" fitted and the winter has gone.

Going for falkens again, despite i didn't like them last time, as i can get them for £260 for 4

So in your opinion the Michelins are the best? Have you used them? If so how are they?

I'm more confused than ever as everyone has recommended a different tyre! :confused:


2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]

SHAHZ
Posting Freak
2,142
24-08-2017, 02:13 AM
#9
Mate i think with most of the bigger brands you cant go wrong.... i know many have used the toyos and Falkens with the IS so you wont really go wronmg there either....and they will be easier to you wallet!

Tinted Glass-Sports Grill-Debadged-TTE Spoiler-TTE Lowering Springs-PLUK Kazama Exhaust-18" Aero Alloys-K&N Air Filter-Denso Iridium Power Spark Plugs-Quad Tail Light Conversion-6000K HID-X-White High Beam-6 LED Sidelights-Quad LED Boot Light-JDM OEM Smoked Front Fogs-JDM Blue Reverse Bulbs-LS430 Smoked Side Repeaters-6 LED Side Repeaters-Chrome Indicator Bulbs-Alpine HU-Rear Headrest Monitors-PIAA Super Sporza-Fan Washer Jets-Lex Tax Disc Holder-Chrome Gear Knob-2003 Cup Holder-Toyo Proxes T1-R
SHAHZ
24-08-2017, 02:13 AM #9

Mate i think with most of the bigger brands you cant go wrong.... i know many have used the toyos and Falkens with the IS so you wont really go wronmg there either....and they will be easier to you wallet!


Tinted Glass-Sports Grill-Debadged-TTE Spoiler-TTE Lowering Springs-PLUK Kazama Exhaust-18" Aero Alloys-K&N Air Filter-Denso Iridium Power Spark Plugs-Quad Tail Light Conversion-6000K HID-X-White High Beam-6 LED Sidelights-Quad LED Boot Light-JDM OEM Smoked Front Fogs-JDM Blue Reverse Bulbs-LS430 Smoked Side Repeaters-6 LED Side Repeaters-Chrome Indicator Bulbs-Alpine HU-Rear Headrest Monitors-PIAA Super Sporza-Fan Washer Jets-Lex Tax Disc Holder-Chrome Gear Knob-2003 Cup Holder-Toyo Proxes T1-R

parthiban
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24-08-2017, 11:43 AM
#10
To be honest that's what's sort of leaning me towards the Michelins too - no one ever has a bad word to say about them.

Anees has PS3s on his evo doesn't he? Think I'll have to check how he's been getting on with them before making a final decision.

2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
parthiban
24-08-2017, 11:43 AM #10

To be honest that's what's sort of leaning me towards the Michelins too - no one ever has a bad word to say about them.

Anees has PS3s on his evo doesn't he? Think I'll have to check how he's been getting on with them before making a final decision.


2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]

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