SoCal1984

So I know that the F-Sport model has staggered wheels which cannot be rotated as you would traditional tires. I am curious to know how many miles you are getting on a set of tires before replacement. I am also wondering if anyone has opted to rotate the two rears and two fronts and if that prolonged the life of the tires.

If you can post what tires you used, how many miles they lasted, & any vehicle mods (lowering, aftermarket wheels, etc.).

It would be great if anyone has replaced their factory wheels with a brand that has given them exceptional performance and life. I believe this would help many who are searching to replace their stock tires.

mush

good question, i would like to know too

Nexson

It actually has a sticker on the car to only expect 15k on these tires depending on driving habit. The car came with some dunlops. I really actually like them but who would actually rotate a staggered setup.

dseag2

The service department did offer the option of just switching the two fronts and the two rears, but I passed.

HUSKERnKS

I'm guessing not many people have had to replace their tires.

rlj4246

I was hoping someone could share how many miles they got. I've got 8300 miles on Dunlops and they look like they'll get 16,000 or more. Be nice to know aprox. How many miles they will last.

Rexus300

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The Brigestone Turanza EL400-02 that comes with the AWD are junk so I tossed them for dedicated all season continental tires and winter michelin tires. The car rides and feels alot better. The dunlops are different but still not the BEST in its category. Michelin Pilot sport is better. I DONT do rotations anymore. It does not add more miles to the tires. They cause vibration and handling issues. BMW and Audi are advising against it even for non-staggered set up.

SoCal1984

Thanks for the heads up. This is useful information.

LexusVet

why would they put junk tires on a 60K plus car? Doesnt make sense

Joeb427

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Toyota does.
The worst tire is on the F-Sport AWD

Bridgestone Turanza EL400-02
A low quality Standard Touring Tire classification on Tire Rack.

Rexus300

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Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 will be here in few months. Will be compatible with the F-Sport 19 inch rims.

http://www.michelinman.com/tire-sele...3/tire-details

VMM

Have you received confirmation of this? I would assume that it would be compatible but the full list of sizes will be coming out in May. This is a great replacement option for the junky OEM tires. When I ordered my M3 back in 2005, you would end up with Michelins or Continentals, it just depended on what was in the bin when your car was manufactured. Thankfully I ended up with the MIchelins as most of the Conti customers where very dissatisfied with the performance and tire wear.

Rexus300

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The current pilot sport a/s comes in size 245/40/19 which is perfectly fine for this car. 235/40/19 is narrow and change to 245/40/19 will not affect the car alignment or handling. Its actually a better size for our rims since they are wide enough. Also Michelin sells 235/40/19 for the Michelin Primacy MXM4 all season tires. The new Michelin Pilot Sport A/S will come in 245/40/19 and possibly the 235/40.19. I am running 245/40/19 and they feel better then the 235/40/19 size.

The tires will be in inventory in May/June.

VMM

Thanks! Great to know. Still in the process of ordering ours. Pretty much the only negative I'm hearing about these cars are the OEM tires. I am a big Michelin fan.

pringle

It's been a few months... How are those tires holding up?