Install & Drive Review Lexani LXUHP 207 | Cadillac ATS

[@MyNameIsCorey]

I came across these on eBay for my 06 Impala SS I feel a lot better after this review thanks for the upload

[@sstressfl]

You’re going to be impressed 👍 thanks for the feedback 🙏

[@mikaelekeni]

Yasss! Thank you for the review and sharing I picked these up last month - Lexani LXUHP-207 UHP 225/45ZR17 94W XL for my C300. So far so good...brilliant value! They hold their own against tyres that are twice the price...

[@sstressfl]

The fact that it’s so affordable makes it’s performance that much more mind-blowing 😎🙌🙌👊💪 Enjoy!! Thanks for the feedback 👍🙏

[@eacbank7977]

140mph (in racetrack of course 😉) no problem. 2000 Saab 9-5 Aero These tires Rock!

[@sstressfl]

They shouldn't be so good, but they really are!!

[@Eric-b1s4i]

How are they in the rain,any hydroplaning

[@eacbank7977]

@@Eric-b1s4i they are fine no hydroplaning really great tires.

[@lancek2569]

Thanks for the review! I'm looking at these tires for my daughter's 2003 wrx for summer tires...we are in Iowa.

[@sstressfl]

I am completely sold on them. They are true quality tires and I cannot believe the price point. I could not be happier.

[@DandyWaves]

How did they handle the winter climate?

[@vermontvermont9292]

​@@DandyWaves here in VT we don't run tires like this in winter. All seasons are not for real snow like we get here. We have to swap over every winter to winter tires. Many of us have a separate set of wheels with winter tires since it's much easier that way. Speaking of Tire warehouse and winter tires. The best winter tires I ever had I got from tire warehouse in Berlin VT. They were the cheapest tire, but for whatever reason they performed better than friends running brand new Cooper weather masters, or Hankooks. This was way back in 2003 though, and I remember they only had those tires there one season. Wish I could remember the name of the tire! Over 20 years ago now lol.

[@sstressfl]

I never got a chance to use them in winter. As DandyWaves mentioned, I slap on my second set of wheels with studded snow tires 😎 but that’s Vermont with steep snow covered mountain roads. But when I lived in Michigan and Chicago IL area…. I never used snow tires. A good all season did what needed to be done even on snowy days. But living here in Vermont is not the usual. The first time I slid down a steep road, sideways, is when I swapped out to studded snows. Game changer :) but if I lived even in Albany NY I’d drive all season tires all year around. They don’t have the snow volume. They don’t have the ice covered dirt roads. I hope that helps.

[@DK-455]

That's a nice looking bead breaker you made. I have one purchased from jc Whitney many years ago that works well but I've only ever used it for motorcycle tires. When I saw you trying to dismount your low profile ats tires I was not surprised you had trouble. I would never have even attempted it so I give you much credit for trying. Even though I prefer to do most work myself , there are certain tasks that can only be done properly with expensive equipment.

[@sstressfl]

I used to work at a tire shop in college. But enough time goes by and I forget how hard it could be even with hydraulics. I started to think "maybe I can do it...." I"m very thankful for tire warehouse.

[@DK-455]

Thanks for the reply Michael!

[@toshibavoodoo]

Just purchased for my MX5 Miata 2012, Let you know how well they drive. Thanks for the Review. $60 at Walmart!!

[@sstressfl]

Awesome car! My wife and I tried to have a baby for 3 years and finally gave up. So after some years we decided it was just gonna be that way…. So I bought her her dream car. A new 2009 MX5. A few months later she was pregnant 🤣 by the way, an amazing price!

[@greenman8]

I replaced the original wheel and tire (215/60R16) with Lexani 245/40R18 on a new set of 18"Konigs (18X8) for my 20 year old Lexus. Lexani was not my first choice, but was intended only as a temporary set. I've been driving on them for two years, and see no reason to change them out for another brand. They really surprised me. Wet driving requires a bit more caution, but the width of the contrasting tire sizes is more to blame. (The difference is pretty mild)

[@greenman8]

Like Clown shoes vs Having a nice pair of Addidas. This is how I felt when going from 215/60r16 to 245/40r18. It was also like driving a different car.

[@sstressfl]

They are truly surprising. Should be a cheap unsatisfying experience but instead they roll beautifully, handle well, quiet, and seem to be long lasting. Big huge tires can look great but they sure are heavy! You can feel it in acceleration and braking! I used to go big now I know that you shouldn’t unless you truly need it and can upgrade your brakes! Lol

[@davidmitchell2523]

Ironically, I’m swapping out my General Gmax RS for some Lexani LXUHP-207. In 225/40ZR18 for my Mk7 GTI. Makes me feel better about my choice. $58 a tire from Walmart was kinda hard to beat.

[@sstressfl]

You won’t be disappointed. Incredible price 💪👍

[@UberMervin]

Glad I saw this comment. I just bought a set to wrap around my RPF1s to throw on my Mk4 R32. $261.04 shipped to my house.

[@jimmystheworkbee]

Just got mine and was 550 out the door for mount and balanced included.

[@sstressfl]

@jimmyssnowremoval1075 awesome price 👊🙌

[@Silbaru]

I just bought a set for my Sti can’t wait to see how it feels.. How has yours been so far?

[@sstressfl]

They are still smooth, quiet and solid. So happy with these tires!!

[@alejandroochoa3541]

What did you think?? How do they stick?

[@Silbaru]

@@alejandroochoa3541 I really can’t complain specially for the price, I would buy it again. I just drive to work and back home 20 miles a day

[@prod.dxvinci]

how were these

[@r.serrano9377]

Great vid, glad the ATS still going strong. My 13’ premium ATS has 140k miles. I was able to take advantage of the Costco credit rebate and purchased the Michelin PS4S for free. Hands down the best tire ever. Grips like nothing ever before experienced. Well worth the price. Definitely a west coast summer tire though. I will never go to another tire brand.

[@sstressfl]

Free? That’s the best 😎👍 I had a list of tires to consider. Ps4s tires were on it. I ended up with these and have no regrets.

[@r.serrano9377]

Free was a loose term. Basically rewards money for spending my money. Lol.

[@sstressfl]

@@r.serrano9377 Well hey, a nice way to use rewards money! :)

[@spankbuda7466]

Well, that Pilot Sport is a Summer tire and not a All Season tire. So of course they're going to ride great and grip excellent in the hot sunny weather with that soft & sticky contact patch. The thing is that you might go through 2 sets to his 1 set within the 4 years which all depends on how you drive and how hot it is.

[@frankboykin3940]

I have been sticking with the bfgs comp2s 18 inch. It's been a smooth ride in my opinion might be worth it for you next set

[@sstressfl]

My buddy just put those on his '16 GT. I used to have the original comps on an old 94 Mustang and they wore fast. Perhaps they have improved over the years. And by the way, my next set will be these same Lexani tires. They are mind blowingly smooth, handle great and long lasting.

[@suazzz3070]

That’s so funny I put the exact tires on my ATS and they work great in my opinion

[@sstressfl]

That is awesome!! I'm glad to hear it!! Makes me feel better about them. Great minds.... 😁

[@danielwatson2068]

Haha another great video with which I can relate! I also do my own fit and balance motorcycle tires (Yamaha R1) as I'm big on track days and have sometimes even done them at the track. . But low profile car tires are a whole nother thing... Unlike bike tires (which you can get dead on with a quality manual balancer) you can't ever fully balance car tires, much less performance ones...with a static at home harbor freight balancer, so you did the right thing there!

[@sstressfl]

I was willing to try ….. until I tried lol stiff low sidewall tires are best left to the machines 👍😎

[@AdrianInflorida]

I got a set of Sentury tires from Discount Tire, probably the same tires as these, TBH, back in December. $480 or so out the door with road hazard, and they've been decent so far. Decent wear, decent wet/dry day to day performance

[@sstressfl]

Nice 👍 Different tire company though. I think yours are from Thailand. Lexani is Korean.

[@Pinkielover]

How are they holding up

[@epcalderhead]

Hope you will do a follow up review. I put a set of these Lexani's on our Chevy Bolt. $86 each. So far no complaints. I didn't know these were unidirectional.

[@sstressfl]

Sure will. I'm watching the treadwear. So far so good!

[@epcalderhead]

@@sstressfl Thanks, good to hear. How many miles have you put on them so far?

[@sstressfl]

@@epcalderhead about 3,000! They still look good. Even and flat tread… no weird wear patterns 👍

[@epcalderhead]

@@sstressfl Have the tires gotten noisier as they have worn? This was pointed out in another video review. Thanks!

[@sstressfl]

@@epcalderhead not yet! Still crazy smooth and quiet. It would be especially noticeable in this car too. It’s so quiet. I will definitely do another review after the harsh long winter in Vermont is over :) as it is right now I still adore these tires.

[@gorrilaunit99]

Cheapest summer tires money can buy Don't know if I should buy them because if they're low grip around turns I'm dead 😂

[@sstressfl]

lol man they sure are nice. Dunno if you need nitto level of grip but these held the road as well as any street tire I've had. I'd buy them again and again.

[@klze1993]

Thanks for the review, I’m thinking about getting these Tires. How are they holding up so far?

[@sstressfl]

I traded the car due to on going issues but I would buy them again if I had a car that needed such tires.

[@johnnysaephan8024]

@@sstressflhow did it handle in the rain? Thank you

[@sstressfl]

@@johnnysaephan8024 As well as any all season radial I've ever owned. I am always careful in the rain, but these tires never surprised me. They felt great.

[@vermontvermont9292]

Just ordered some AV20 wheels, with these tires. Now the hard part is waiting until the 16th! 18x8.5 +33 offset with 235/40/18 . Should look good on my 2019 civic coupe turbo.

[@sstressfl]

That sounds amazing 😎💪 you should post a short video walk around of your car when you get it done!

[@vermontvermont9292]

​@@sstressfl haha 11 months later I'm currently waiting on a new set of wheels, but going with the same lexani tires as last time. I was very impressed with the tires, especially in the wet. New wheels and tires will be here Thursday. Let's just say I realized very quick why avid 1 wheels are so cheap 😂. Not the greatest wheels for vermont roads. The new wheels are built much stronger, and I can't friggin wait. We only get so many months of nice weather as you know here in the 802. So have to enjoy your car while you can.

[@sstressfl]

@@vermontvermont9292 it’s hard to be a modder in Vermont! This state eats cars. It takes so much work to keep it 👀ing nice especially if you live on a dirt road 💪😁 the lexani are surprisingly a great tire and at their price point you realize they are an amazing tire! New wheel day is always exciting. Hope to see it on KZbin soon 😎🙌

[@vermontvermont9292]

@@sstressfl I like many other grew up on a dirt road. Actually a class 4 dirt road in Riverton VT. I used to have to walk home from the bottom after school 1.5 miles up hill. The berlin police used to sit at the bottom of the hill some times, and would give us a ride up. That was always fun, and a relief, especially during winter. Thankfully now as an adult I live on a paved road. I rarely drive on dirt now. I'd love to take my car off the road for winter, and get a beater with a heater. Honestly instead of buying wheels I should have bought a winter car lol. I've detailed cars for 23 years so I keep my car pretty clean and protected. Every fall I use a gallon of fluid film black on the chassis. I even pop out the body plugs, and spray all up inside there. Then I put grease around the body plug holes, put the plug back in, cover with grease, and spray over the plug again. I literally cover everything. Even the back sides of the brake dust shields. Radiator support, you name it. Inside the engine bay, etc. Then every spring I degrease and clean up the engine bay. Then use a nice ceramic coating on the painted areas of the engine bay. I spend all summer long keeping lots of wax on the vehicle, the door jambs, etc. I even remove all the carpet inside the trunk, and wipe down those areas with a thin layer of fresh oil. Then put the carpet back on. During winter I keep 2 containers of damp rid , one in the trunk, one in the cabin. I keel several of those silica packets in the spare tire area, and under the carpets. I'll use weather tech floor mats to keep water from getting into the carpets and rusting out the car from the inside out. Make sure the drainage holes in the doors are free of debris too. After every wash I'll dry with tec582 which is an amazing ceramic spray protectant. I even remove the inner fender liners, pressure wash in there, let it dry, then spray fluid film , while that's happening I clean the inner fender liners both front and back, and use a nice plastic protectant on them before reinstalling them. Every chance I get during winter I'll go through the car wash with under carriage spray to blast the salt off. Touchless obviously. It's kinda like a second job keeping a car clean and rust free in VT. It's important to also keep your brakes cleaned and well lubricated. In the spring when doing my initial first detail I'll take the brakes all apart, and clean them all up. I also painted my calipers to help stop rust from forming on them.

[@vermontvermont9292]

@@sstressfl oh yeah, and I also remove the rocker covers clean those all up, the cover them in fresh new axle grease. Then after cleaning the covers inside and out I'll reinstall. Also on my car if I remover the door sill cover I can dump used oil mixed with bar and chain oil right down inside the rockers. I'll do that until I see it dripping from the pinch welds. People think I'm crazy spending so much time on a vehicle. I just like my car, and refuse to let vermont win!

[@toddstaten1282]

I am seriously considering getting these for my 2014 ATS, but i live in Ohio and have to consider the few months we get some snowfall. Have you had any experience with these in snowy and wet conditions?

[@sstressfl]

I lived in MI, outside of Detroit, and drove FWD and RWD cars and never purchased winter tires. It wasn't until I moved to rural VT, living on dirt roads in the mountains did I ever need winter tires. But overall, the tire is very good in wet and better than most in winter especially if you have awd.

[@joesmith9216]

@@sstressfl so, you did drive these in snow?

[@DK-455]

Forgot to add, happy to see 0 vibrations in your ats!

[@sstressfl]

Thanks man! The kids were in the car today and noticed how smooth and quiet it is! I can do hwy speeds with confidence :)

[@DragonRanger88]

So I'm curious, I got these and put them on my car. I noticed they're directional, and my rear tires arent going the right way. But thats what I got sent from Walmart. So am I gonna have issues out of my back wheels?

[@sstressfl]

So I have directional on my minivan as well. It was dark when I swapped em out and I realized both rear tires were rolling the wrong way…. I simply swapped sides and fixed it :)

[@DragonRanger88]

@sstressfl well I wasn't thinking clearly when i just asked this but now i realize that walmart mounted them on my wheel the wrong way and that was 5000 miles ago. If i take it and have them remount them so the direction is correct, will that be a problem

[@DragonRanger88]

I wasn't thinking that the tire could be put on wrong or right lol

[@sstressfl]

Makes me scratch my head every time lol no worries!

[@DragonRanger88]

@@sstressfl so if i have them remount the tires they put on backwards would that hurt? Im only concerned because its been 5000 miles

[@mikemartin6857]

I just recently purchased a set of these tires online for a great price and I'm so glad I stumbled upon your channel for the review. I have a tuned 08 335i and over the last year I've spent so much in go fast parts and goodies that I've honestly just been running used tires on it. I finally have the car up to spec...... making a healthy 400hp and it's time for some new rubbers. I've got 2 bmws and 2 work trucks that I have to keep up to date and in good working order so I didn't have much change to throw at tires this go around so decided on the lexanis........... your video has me feeling great about my purchase. Thanks bud! 😎💯

[@sstressfl]

Fantastic! Sounds like an amazing ride that’s very much your own. The tires are amazing and hard to believe the price for performance. Glad the vid helped confirm your choice! Enjoy your new tires and your 400hp 335 💪😎

[@alejandroochoa3541]

How did they grip??? Cornering?😊

[@sstressfl]

Sticky! Soft compound. Smooth and quiet and they stick! Went to the drag races with them (awd of course) and I could not make them spin. Launch felt like a boost from a rubber band. Handling for me was poor. They rolled over.

[@oldbmws1028]

They have these priced at $64 per tire on simple tire in the 17" I need for my Volvo, with a $50 dollar off promotion on orders over $250, bringing the total for 4 before tax to $206. Ballpark tax and $11 install per tire at Walmart, and that's roughly $270 out the door! That price is impossible to pass up for a decent tire.

[@sstressfl]

That’s incredible!! Best value on the market for a low profile all season great handling tire 👍💪😎

[@kynsilok]

I love these tires on my ats, hope they work well for you this season.

[@sstressfl]

Thank you 🙏

[@mrsalamander9246]

Do you still recommend these tires?

[@sstressfl]

I traded the car a couple of months ago, but I adore those tires. Smooth. Great handling. And long lasting. I didn't get to drive them until they were bald, but the tread was obviously stout. Especially when compared to my gmax tires. Yes I still recommend them! I have never seen such an amazing price to performance value than with these tires.

[@soupratv]

when you say the tire rolls, is it at risk to falling off the bead?4

[@sstressfl]

Ha! No not that soft. Now THAT would be a soft sidewall 😬

[@brianpeterson8769]

Anyone have a snow review on these?

[@sstressfl]

I run studded snow tires when the Vermont winter arrives. But the online reviews say they are typical for all season radials.

[@PeterGoldfine]

Hi Michael! From some reviews, I'm most concerned about the wet conditions...I don't drive hard...but just wanted to know how they hold up in wet? I've got a 2023 Mazda 3 - FWD...THANKS! (My wife has a 2021 Subaru Outback, AWD - so in the winter, got that covered...) Great review~!

[@sstressfl]

I am a careful driver.... mostly because I cant stand the thought of scratching my car... er, I mean I dont want anyone to get hurt 😉so given I never pushed the car in rainy conditions I can say I did not notice that they were unstable. They felt good like most all season radials should. And the wet reviews online were high. IMO, its a tire that shouldnt exist. Too good for the money 👍

[@PeterGoldfine]

@@sstressfl You're the man. Thanks☺

[@Kingandrewseth]

Update on these tires please.

[@sstressfl]

Sadly I ended up trading the ATS in the fall so I dont have a long term review. BUT... for the 7 months I rolled on them I saw incredible performance, traction, and every indication that were going to last a LOT longer than the General Tires. I had every expectation to see 40k miles. I'd buy them again if I had a car that needed this type of tire.

[@Kingandrewseth]

@@sstressfl Thank you!

[@Jkimmelblackface]

Can you tell us more about the ws6 you had

[@sstressfl]

Sure! It was a 99 model. Found it at a local dealer in Pensacola FL in 2002. Traded in my 97 Camaro :) Was sold as a certified vehicle but later learned it had been modified. But i was ok with it cuz it saved me the time. I did a lot of my own mods. Bought some street slicks and went racing once at Milton drags in FL, then moved to Atlanta area… then Vermont… met my wife-to-be, got married, and she did not like the women hollering at me (only car I’ve ever owned that caused that), and I traded it when we moved to CO. Here’s a pic… let me know if you can see it facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=271334226260065&set=a.271334192926735&type=3 here’s a pic of the rear suspension… I was trying to help the 10 bolt. Moser axles. Braced. 3.73 gears. It needed at least a stronger 12 bolt from moser. After 4 runs at the track with slicks the poor rear end growled all the way home. When it cooled down it didn’t make any noise and I was able to drive it daily :) facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=271334886259999&set=a.271334192926735&type=3

[@KevinChinn88]

Amazing review! Love your energy and how well this was put together. I knew there was a light shining at the beginning of the vid. Your statements about our Heavenly Father at the end solidified that. Keep up the great work! I think I’ll get a set of these tires for my 18s 👍👍🙏🙏

[@sstressfl]

All by His grace!! Amen! God bless you brother 🙏🙏🙏

[@jimperry4420]

You can expect no extras from a tire shop when you bring your own tires in. And GM wheels are terrible. Their chrome is very poor.

[@sstressfl]

Tire shops usually won’t even work with you if you buy online. Was thankful for the kindness. Yeah the wheels were rotten after the first season. They might turn to powder in a couple more seasons!

[@BobsGT235]

So while you were doing your high speed runs, did you remember to pick up your son??

[@sstressfl]

Lol two different days. The magic of editing.

[@EA-hl3sv]

Bought 4 for $272 at Walmart

[@sstressfl]

I love it! 🙏

[@joesmith9216]

oh, just saw that on their site, thanks.

[@sdmc1972]

i hope these are better than the lexani twentys.I got a set of 285/35/20 for my camaro ss1le and they are the absolute worst tires ive ever bought.they are terrible on cold dry roads,worse on wet roads,the sidewalls are way to soft and there is so much tread squirm its not even funny.the bfg comp 2s i been running are a little more but far better.

[@sstressfl]

Sounds like you had a serious alignment problem. I had comp 2s on a mustang and they went bald crazy fast. For the money I paid for comp 2s, never again. At $89 each the Lexani 207 is a commonly purchased tire even for bmw guys because of its value and ride quality. On my Cadillac ats the lexani 207s handle great, ride smooth and quiet, and will outlast the comp 2 at a much better price point.

[@sdmc1972]

@Michael Byrne definitely not an alignment issue. Maybe the the twenty series are worse than the ones your getting. I've had good luck with the bfgs my kid also had that bfgs on his turbo Fiesta and he loved them