When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
Mine also came with Bridgestone Potenzas. I checked a few online resources (including Tire Rack), and didn't find these Michelins in this size available in the US (yet). I'm OK with the Bridgestone tires because I'm not racing them, and I like the fact that they were designed specifically for the LC (link below). If you look closely you'll see the Lexus "L" design repeated around the tire - where the tread meets the sidewall. I like this cool detail. Unless competitive slalom times are a priority, I think the Bridgestone tires provide the right balance between performance and a luxury ride. For my driving style, I would buy these same exact tires when the time comes to replace them.
Agree that for most driving, the OEM, tyres, specifically designed for the LC are the way to go. I have enjoyed the ride, nose levels, and grip since taking delivery of my 2018. I also obtained a complete set of 21" factory takeoff rims and Bridgestone tyres from the selling dealer, who had replaced them with aftermarket ones. The bargain price included four fully factory mounted/balanced/TPS equipped wheels ready to replace my current ones when needed. This seems a simple/no brainer, as they have under 100 miles on them form new, and guysn - go check the cost to replace just ONE Forged rim. These are not cheap, and are designed for our LCs. I have had the LC on the track at the Lexus driving school - Highly recommend this, it is a bargain. The car is large and in charge, and does things it shouldn't do very well. Fast, stable and quiet, it is a perfect car for my driving style, and the ride does not suffer as it does in my BMW sport suspension, or the 911.... Cash
thanks i don't know but as my other post says, there's 6 brands of tires offered by Lexus on the LC500.
It's really a moot point to me because I doubt I will ever drive MY LC hard enough to tell the difference (Now Their LC at the Lexus Driving Experience might be a different story. 😉 ) But I can Understand the difference between say a Dunlop that fits a given set of acceptable parameters from Lexus, and a 'Stone or Michelin that was designed Originally, and tested And Refined on and For the LC specifically.
Bruce in Melbourne, Fl
It's really a moot point to me because I doubt I will ever drive MY LC hard enough to tell the difference (Now Their LC at the Lexus Driving Experience might be a different story. 😉 ) But I can Understand the difference between say a Dunlop that fits a given set of acceptable parameters from Lexus, and a 'Stone or Michelin that was designed Originally, and tested And Refined on and For the LC specifically.
Bruce in Melbourne, Fl
my 'second rate' dunlops that came with the car are just fine.
But I can Understand the difference between say a Dunlop that fits a given set of acceptable parameters from Lexus, and a 'Stone or Michelin that was designed Originally, and tested And Refined on and For the LC specifically.
Bruce in Melbourne, Fl
OEM Bridgestone Potenza is fine for me
