Are the 21s on 2021 convertibles the same as 21s on 2021 coupes?

 

Yes and the 21s on all LCs since the first MY.

Lou

 

My Dunlops only had 15,500 miles on them when I changed to the Michelins. They were definitely not worn out. There was still a lot of tread left. I'm guessing I could've gotten another 10K on them. In my case I had an unfortunate experience causing me to replace my tires. I ran through a section of road on a Sunday drive where someone had evidently spilled a large load of drywall screws. 3 of my 4 tires lost air fairly rapidly and the fourth picked up multiple screws. There were 4 other cars I saw in the next couple miles pulled over with flat tires due to the screws. I was EXTREMELY happy that I had the runflats as I drove home 35 miles at a reduced speed with no issues. That is the reason I replaced my runflats with more runflats.

I actually had no issues with the Dunlops. I was pleased with them when I had them. I think they would serve you just fine, especially if you will use the LC as a daily/Sunday driver. I did notice that the Michelins felt smoother and there was an even more noticeable grip. They did a great job last weekend at the track during Lexus F-Day.

Frankly, the way most people drive (on the street) I think any of the 3 options that come on the LC would be just fine. Not worth the time or effort to change out immediately. Wait until they are worn, or in lots of LC drivers case (low mile garage queens), until the tires are getting old, to swap to what you want.

 

so is the consensus then, my fellow enthusiasts, that the Michelin RFT are superior to the Bridgestone RFT ?

 

I've driven LCs with all 3. I would rate as follows:

1) Michelin
2) Dunlop
3) Bridgestone

 

mahalo DR G. my bridgestones will need replacement eventually so i'll go with consensus.
and wouldnt you know it, we ate a bugle head recently too; the bridgestones got us home just fine.

 

I would also say that the Michelins are somewhat quieter on the highway than my Pirelli winter compound run flats

 

So if a dealer has a '21 convertible with Michelins and a '21 coupe with Dunlops would it matter if the convertible rims/tires were swapped to the coupe?

and would it be preferable / good idea if one were getting a coupe?

 

^^^^Depends on the wheels style and size. If both the same - No difference. If you like the style and specifications of the stock wheels and like RFTs, I would prefer the Michelins.

Lou

 

Just got a temporary 2-years reassignment to our MD/DC site. I will be taking the LC up north. Was wondering do LCs sold in colder climate come with all-season tires? Here in South Florida, my LC comes with summer tires. What do you do in the colder months? I don't think having two sets of tires (summer/winter) will be a practica alternative for me since I will be living in an apartment for the two years. Is it safe to run summer in cold but not often and prolong snowy road. What do you NE or snow-belt LC owners do?

 

LCs come with summer tires no matter the climate. DC is located in the snow belt. I lived there for a couple of years back in the late nineties. One year we were inundated with snow and the area came to a standstill and I was marooned for a week.. I had a Nissan hard body truck and an SC300 at the time. I was living in an apartment for the first winter and the SC stayed underground. The truck had all season tires. The second year had absolutely no snow and I used the LC on sunny weekends. Summer tires become hard in cold weather and are really not safe in that environment.

Lou

 

I bought a second set of wheels and went with Pirelli Soto Zero 3 run flat winter tires
The wheels were take offs from 2020

 

I did the same .Bought LC oem takeoffs on E-bay and had Pirelli winter tires installed.. I store them in my basement and change in Dec. for 4 months use. If your living in apartment

only option would be to rent storage unit for other set. Tire rack does sell all season tires for LC 500 but only in 20in rim size. Below 40 degrees not recommended for summer tires.

You could have the Pirellis mounted on your rims of course if its only 2 winters but they are pricey about 2 grand.

 

Thanks! i thought so but after watching a car review on "u tube" where the reviewer took a press car Taycan EV with OE summer tires from NYC to LA through snow and cold temp (he didn't seem to mention any problem with the tires).... so I thought maybe I could get away for a couple of months of DC winter. Oh well.

 

My servicing dealership is storing the wheels/tires for me
They are huge, not likely the 4 mounted wheels/tires would fit in the car