Hi all. Looking for feedback/suggestions. My leased 2016 IS300 F-Sport goes back in January 2019 and currently has only 11,000 miles, anticipate an additional 3-4K miles by lease expiration. Rear tires are actually fine (6/32) tread remaining but the fronts on both sides are down to (3/32) on outer edges. OEM Bridgestone EL400's A/S and will cost approx $500 to replace both fronts + mount/balance. Was checking prices on Tirerack and can get all four replaced for almost the same price as two EL400's. Question is, do I take the chance with the hope they will last or replace all four now. Considering from tirerack: Kumho Ecsta 4X II, Hankook Ventus S1 Noble2, Cooper Zeon RS-3 G1, Pirelli PZero A/S Plus all which cost $500-$550 for the full set. Is anyone using any of these brands? Not a penny pincher here but not thrilled to have to put money into a leased car but don't want to compromise safety or handling. Thanks in advance for any input.

 

 

If youre doing a lease return, the brand or cost of the tire doesnt matter.

Only that it is the factory size and tire rating.

Go cheap af, get the cheapest brand you can find.

 

 

sumitomo htr z3 are a nice tire for cheap. but you could probably go cheaper since it's a lease.

 

Firehawk Indy 500s. Not only is it a cheap tire, it's one of the top performers in the summer category!

If you need something all seasony though, I had the Noble S2s on another car. loved them. They're also the lightest tire in its class (i researched this)

 

I know right? It's a very low mileage car. Will be a great certified purchase for anyone looking for an Ultrasonic Blue F-Sport. Will have around 15-16k miles at turn in.