Lexus IS200 Tyres
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| Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 (105) | 94% | 88% | 88% | 87% | 82% | 88% | 89% | 88% | 2,023,983 |
| Nokian Z G2 (9) | 90% | 86% | 88% | 81% | 82% | 88% | 88% | 86% | 80,300 |
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric (100) | 93% | 91% | 84% | 80% | 73% | 84% | 83% | 84% | 1,225,083 |
| Uniroyal Rainsport 2 (129) | 86% | 93% | 79% | 79% | 78% | 83% | 87% | 84% | 1,030,592 |
| Toyo Proxes 1 (2) | 90% | 70% | 90% | 80% | 75% | 75% | 100% | 83% | 37,000 |
| Wanli S1063 (21) | 82% | 74% | 76% | 79% | 87% | 81% | 85% | 81% | 1,000,201,130 |
| Uniroyal Rainsport (16) | 77% | 89% | 71% | 80% | 74% | 85% | 73% | 78% | 413,067 |
| Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3 (124) | 83% | 78% | 75% | 72% | 58% | 65% | 64% | 71% | 1,863,356 |
| Altenzo Comforter (6) | 77% | 50% | 62% | 57% | 72% | 87% | 53% | 65% | 60,000 |
| Dunlop SP Sport 9000 (45) | 75% | 66% | 64% | 61% | 65% | 63% | 50% | 64% | 1,181,500 |
| Falken ZE512 (21) | 67% | 49% | 52% | 48% | 39% | 56% | 30% | 49% | 226,553 |
Lexus IS200 Tyre Review Highlights
Writing about the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 given 97% (225-40-18-W)
Driving on a combination of roads for 22000 spirited miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 22000 spirited miles
I love this tyre: Michelin PS2 has it for me. After having ContiSportContact2 and Pirelli PZeroRosso's on the Lexus IS 200 compressor, the Michelin PS2's have proven to be the best tyres I have ever had on any of my cars. I drive the car regularly in the daily commute to work where it proves to be very comfortable and stable.
The part where this tyre excels over other tyres (even the PS3) is the progressiveness & consistency when losing its grip. That is a key feature to me. It announces clearly that you're overdoing it and lets go in a fashion that allows you proper and timely response. This year alone I have done over 80 laps on the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife with these tyres in all kinds of conditions (wet & cold to hot & dry), and added a trackday and a drift course. On every occasion, the PS2 performed really well. The compound is out of this world: sticky all the way but it doesn't wear like a sticky tyre! Even with the textile coming out from under the rubber, the tyre keeps on going. The PS2 shows less understeer than the PZeroRosso and simply outclasses the Conti's. I have not had any punctures or other problems until now (2nd set of Michelin PS2's), whereas one of the Conti's carcass tore prematurely and the PZeroRosso's carcass showed a profound imbalance that could not be properly resolved with even loads of lead.
Drawback from the loads of grip this tyre provides, is the initial difficulty to provoke the car into drifting. That means it will not drift unless you force it to, which is a good thing for a road tyre.
The steering response is very good: changes of direction are accurate and the feel is very good. The tyres did more miles (22000mi or 35000km's) than any of my previous choices. Seen the track use and spirited driving, that's an excellent performance.
They are very pricey and had to be specially ordered, but I prefer these PS2's over the newer generation PS3. That choice is now also confirmed by Michelin by telling us the PS3 is not the successor of the PS2, but the Supersport is. But we knew that already...
The part where this tyre excels over other tyres (even the PS3) is the progressiveness & consistency when losing its grip. That is a key feature to me. It announces clearly that you're overdoing it and lets go in a fashion that allows you proper and timely response. This year alone I have done over 80 laps on the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife with these tyres in all kinds of conditions (wet & cold to hot & dry), and added a trackday and a drift course. On every occasion, the PS2 performed really well. The compound is out of this world: sticky all the way but it doesn't wear like a sticky tyre! Even with the textile coming out from under the rubber, the tyre keeps on going. The PS2 shows less understeer than the PZeroRosso and simply outclasses the Conti's. I have not had any punctures or other problems until now (2nd set of Michelin PS2's), whereas one of the Conti's carcass tore prematurely and the PZeroRosso's carcass showed a profound imbalance that could not be properly resolved with even loads of lead.
Drawback from the loads of grip this tyre provides, is the initial difficulty to provoke the car into drifting. That means it will not drift unless you force it to, which is a good thing for a road tyre.
The steering response is very good: changes of direction are accurate and the feel is very good. The tyres did more miles (22000mi or 35000km's) than any of my previous choices. Seen the track use and spirited driving, that's an excellent performance.
They are very pricey and had to be specially ordered, but I prefer these PS2's over the newer generation PS3. That choice is now also confirmed by Michelin by telling us the PS3 is not the successor of the PS2, but the Supersport is. But we knew that already...
Writing about the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric given 97% (215-45-17-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 29000 easy going miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 29000 easy going miles
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Writing about the Nokian Z G2 given 96% (225-45-17-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 4000 average miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 4000 average miles
This is the first time I have used Nokian tyres and I must say I am very impressed. In he first week of using he tyres I got 20miles more from quarter of a time than my usual milage.
The handling and drive is beats the Dunlop sports I used to have. The car feels more responsive and I am very happy with my choice.
Just wish Nokian tyres was av ailable more freely in the UK
The handling and drive is beats the Dunlop sports I used to have. The car feels more responsive and I am very happy with my choice.
Just wish Nokian tyres was av ailable more freely in the UK
Short of cash a couple of years ago and put 2 of these on the front. They don't look at all sporty but they certainly drive sporty. On a few occassions I have tried to lose the front end on wet roundabouts where it is safe and these tyres just drive around them as if it is dry. Turn in is at least as good as Bridgestone and never hear them on the road.
Very important point. I have a S1088 on the back and I don't like it at all. The S1063's are a completely different tyre. You won't be disappointed.
Very important point. I have a S1088 on the back and I don't like it at all. The S1063's are a completely different tyre. You won't be disappointed.
Writing about the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 given 94% (215-45-17-W)
Driving on a combination of roads for 30000 spirited miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 30000 spirited miles
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Writing about the Dunlop SP Sport 9000 given 94% (215-45-17-W)
Driving on mostly motorways for 500 easy going miles
Driving on mostly motorways for 500 easy going miles
I have just had these put on my IS200 and Im amazed at how quiet they are straight off. The tread pattern is awesome and offer loads of grip in the dry and wet, Since these tyres are new the ratings would be good but I must admit they are very smooth compared to my previous trashy Falkens! And I have thrown the car about on some country roads and they handle beautifully just to test them out! I cant comment on tread wear yet but friends have assured me that ill get at least 30K and more with my steady driving
Writing about the Uniroyal Rainsport given 94% (215-45-17-V)
Driving on mostly motorways for 28000 easy going miles
Driving on mostly motorways for 28000 easy going miles
These tyres lasted 28K and would have gone another 8k in my opinion if not for me popping the rears on a kerb. They are very quite on the motorway and offer superb grip wet or dry, excellent in the wet and wear well too amazing tyre and highly recommended especially for the lexus as the V tread suits the Lexus handling and balance and wear.
Writing about the Dunlop SP Sport 9000 given 89% (215-45-17-V)
Driving on a combination of roads for 38000 spirited miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 38000 spirited miles
Very smooth tyres as soon as they went on I noticed a difference and they were quite too. I found the dry grip good and the wet grip superb and the V tread suits the characteristics of the lexus IS200. They lasted a long time although I kept swapping them from back to front at 10k intervals found this to be the best way to get the most life out of them. i think overall Dunlop make good tyres and they look very nice too.
Writing about the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric given 84% (245-45-18-W)
Driving on a combination of roads for 8000 average miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 8000 average miles
Stiffer sidewalls than the GSD3 means they feel better on the car. Still got the legendary dry and wet grip, just a bit more noisy than before.
Love them!!!
Love them!!!
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Driving on a combination of roads for 2000 average miles
Car Drives Exceptionally Well In All Conditions Wether its Raining,
Dry Roads,
And other weather Conditions,
This Tyre Can Cope With Everything You Can Expect On The Roads, so If You thinking In Purchasing Tyres For Your Car, DONT LOOK FURTHER THESE RAINSPORT 2 WILL GUARANTEE YOU A SMILE.