Tires
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I apologize if it previously stated but I can not find what the OEM tires were on a 2021 with the Touring package. I am looking at one now that has relatively new Bridgestones on it but can not see the date codes or model of the tire. Thank you for your help.
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My 2021 came with Bridgestone Potenzas S001L as well. They are run flats. Saved me when I hit a nasty pothole, though would recommend the Michelin's as well.
What I noticed is that the tire pressure on the Bridgestones roses much faster vs. the Michelin's when driving. Might be a side effect of the run flat sidewalls.
What I noticed is that the tire pressure on the Bridgestones roses much faster vs. the Michelin's when driving. Might be a side effect of the run flat sidewalls.
Last edited by LCIncline; Mar 21, 2025 at 10:11 AM.
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My 2023 cabrio came with Bridgestone Potenza run flat's, too. With less than 8K miles on the clock, I've had to replace two of the four already...right rear tire had a nail in the sidewall (that couldn't be repaired 
) and two weeks ago the right front tire 'exploded' when I hit a 6-inch-deep pothole @ 65 MPH in the middle travel lane of I-40 in Durham, NC. Thank God the 21" wheel was OK (Lexus told me a replacement is $4K) and the only thing needed was a replacement tire + front end alignment. I'm seriously considering swapping out the run flats for Michelins later this Summer (and getting a spare tire kit).
) and two weeks ago the right front tire 'exploded' when I hit a 6-inch-deep pothole @ 65 MPH in the middle travel lane of I-40 in Durham, NC. Thank God the 21" wheel was OK (Lexus told me a replacement is $4K) and the only thing needed was a replacement tire + front end alignment. I'm seriously considering swapping out the run flats for Michelins later this Summer (and getting a spare tire kit). Last edited by xwndycty; Mar 21, 2025 at 06:33 AM.
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But my question is since I won't be driving over 100mph, does it matter? The only other choice is installing the wrong size front tire (255s) which I know a lot of guys do without any trouble. However my Lexus Dealer refuses to sell 255s to me. They say I'm on my own if there is a transmission, odometer, speedometer, etc warranty problem.
P S I have a 2024 LC with 21" wheels, but I just noticed you have a 2023 with maybe 20" wheels? So you would have more choices?
Last edited by doncoughlinjd; May 8, 2025 at 03:37 PM.