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Hit a piece of crap in the road and busted my front tire. Dang, not before Christmas!! I have searched everywhere to no avail. Anybody have a contact? I have been told by several dealers that they are backordered until Mar 24. Hate to change brands and don't want a mix on the front. Michelin Pilot Super Sport 245/40 RF21. Although they saved me, 21 miles from home raining and 38deg, I am going to go with non- run flats when this mess is over. Good news is tire damage only, so I guess I should feel lucky
You may want to first use the common Lexus Tire Center web page on every Lexus dealers' website and/or calling the dealers' parts department. I had an issue sourcing first winter tires and then all seasons (2nd choice when no winter to be had) for my 21s. Tire Rack and all others did not have any at all.
My lexus dealer's part manager was able to source all seasons for me.
You may want to first use the common Lexus Tire Center web page on every Lexus dealers' website
Most Excellent! Thank you!
It's been awhile since I checked but the local dealer was cheaper than Discount Tire on the 'Stones.
Currently, Melbourne Lexus has Stones and Flops. No Michelins...
My recommendation is to start the transition now with the Michelin PS4S. Buy two front tires now The 245/40/21 PS4S is also showing out of stock at Tire Rack, but available 12/18/23. However, PS4S 255/40/21 is available now. And because they are a more popular size are $90. cheaper than the smaller 245s. The OD is .3" difference. The 255s will give you a bit more meat on the front and will fit the stock 8.5" wide wheels just fine.
My recommendation is to start the transition now with the Michelin PS4S. Buy two front tires now The 245/40/21 PS4S is also showing out of stock at Tire Rack, but available 12/18/23. However, PS4S 255/40/21 is available now. And because they are a more popular size are $90. cheaper than the smaller 245s. The OD is .3" difference. The 255s will give you a bit more meat on the front and will fit the stock 8.5" wide wheels just fine.
Thanks for the good info!! Another option.....and one I will probably use.
^^^^I run 295s in the rear, but that wont work on the stock wheels. 285/35/21 will fit and work fine on stock wheels, but it's a rarer size and may be harder to find. It is available and in stock at Tire Rack in the PS4S Michelin. It is an HL load rated tire, more load than an XL tire) which means it is designed to carry the weight of the batteries for EVs. Should be fine for the LC
But, to answer your question, If it were me running stock wheels, YES I would go with the 285s.
I stayed with the stock size and went with PS4S. They are sooooooo much better than the stock Bridgestone run flats. Why Lexus thought they were a good OEM choice is beyond me.
Anyone know where to find tires?
The 245/40/21 PS4S is also showing out of stock at Tire Rack, but available 12/18/23. However, PS4S 255/40/21 is available now. And because they are a more popular size are $90. cheaper than the smaller 245s. The OD is .3" difference. The 255s will give you a bit more meat on the front and will fit the stock 8.5" wide wheels just fine.
