Average dry grip , super wet grip....very low wear.Good comfort, but quite noisy on rough asphalt...basicly my only complain.I have never drived more noisy tires in my life.
Best Tires for the Lexus IS250 RWD
Lexus IS250 RWD drivers have left 27 tire reviews on Tire Reviews, covering 402,610 miles of real world driving. Every tire they rated is ranked below, so you can see what actually works on this car.
- 27owner reviews
- 402,610 milescovered on them
- 23different tires rated
- 69%average tire score
The quick answer
| Season | Owners' pick | Owner rating | Our category test |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 9.2 Current version: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | 87% from 3 reviews | Best Summer Tires |
Highest weighted owner score from Lexus IS250 RWD drivers. Full rankings and the evidence behind them below.
The best rated tires for the Lexus IS250 RWD
Rated only by drivers of this car. Each tire needs at least 3 reviews from the Lexus IS250 RWD to be ranked; the order weights a tire's score by how many reviews back it, so one glowing review cannot top a table.
Summer tires
The highest rated tire in the Summer category for the Lexus IS250 RWD is the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 - 87% from 3 owner reviews across 38,598 miles. The current tire in that line is now the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
| # | Tire | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
Replaced by Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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87% | 3 | 38,598 miles | 9.2 |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Summer Tires →
TR Score is the tire's overall Tire Reviews rating out of 10, built from independent test results and every owner review of that tire - not just the reviews from this car. The owner rating column is this car only.
The best rated tires that fit the Lexus IS250 RWD
The rankings above can only speak for tires a Lexus IS250 RWD driver has already reviewed. These are the highest rated tires we hold that are actually manufactured in the sizes these drivers run - 225/45 R17, 225/40 R18, 245/45 R17 and 235/40 R18 - whether or not anyone here has fitted them yet. They are ranked on the TR Score, which is built from independent test results and every owner review of that tire.
Summer tires
Our highest rated tire in the Summer category, in this car's sizes, is the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, at 9.7 out of 10.
| # | Tire | TR Score | Made in | Lexus IS250 RWD reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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9.7 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 2 |
Continental SportContact 7
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9.7 | 225/40 R18, 235/40 R18 | 1 |
| 3 |
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
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9.5 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 4 |
Continental PremiumContact 7
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9.5 | 225/45 R17, 225/40 R18, 235/40 R18 | Be the first → |
| 5 |
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
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9.4 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 6 |
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
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9.4 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Summer Tires →
Winter tires
No Lexus IS250 RWD driver has reviewed a tire in the Winter category yet. Of the ones made in this car's sizes, the Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 is our highest rated, at 9.8 out of 10.
| # | Tire | TR Score | Made in | Lexus IS250 RWD reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
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9.8 | 235/40 R18 | Be the first → |
| 2 |
Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4
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9.6 | 225/40 R18, 245/45 R17, 235/40 R18 | Be the first → |
| 3 |
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
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9.5 | 225/40 R18, 245/45 R17, 235/40 R18 | Be the first → |
| 4 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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9.5 | 225/45 R17, 225/40 R18, 235/40 R18 | Be the first → |
| 5 |
Michelin Alpin 7
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9.5 | 225/45 R17 | Be the first → |
| 6 |
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
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9.4 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Winter Tires → Test winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
All Season tires
No Lexus IS250 RWD driver has reviewed a tire in the All Season category yet. Of the ones made in this car's sizes, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 is our highest rated, at 9.6 out of 10.
| # | Tire | TR Score | Made in | Lexus IS250 RWD reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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9.6 | 225/45 R17, 225/40 R18, 235/40 R18 | Be the first → |
| 2 |
Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport
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9.6 | 225/40 R18, 235/40 R18 | Be the first → |
| 3 |
Continental AllSeasonContact 2
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9.5 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 4 |
BFGoodrich Advantage All Season
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9.5 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 5 |
Michelin CrossClimate 3
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9.5 | 225/45 R17, 225/40 R18 | Be the first → |
| 6 |
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
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9.4 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best All Season Tires → Test winner: Goodyear Vector All Season 4
All Weather tires
No Lexus IS250 RWD driver has reviewed a tire in the All Weather category yet. Of the ones made in this car's sizes, the Vredestein Quatrac is our highest rated, at 9.5 out of 10.
| # | Tire | TR Score | Made in | Lexus IS250 RWD reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Vredestein Quatrac
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9.5 | 225/45 R17, 225/40 R18 | Be the first → |
| 2 |
Vredestein Quatrac Pro EV
|
8.3 | 225/45 R17 | Be the first → |
| 3 |
Vredestein Quatrac Pro+
|
8.1 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best All Weather Tires →
Fitment comes from each tire's manufactured size list, and the sizes are the ones drivers reported when they reviewed. Check the size, load index and speed rating on your own doorplate before buying - a size a previous owner ran is not always the size your car left the factory on.
Every tire reviewed on the Lexus IS250 RWD
The complete record, including discontinued tires and tires with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 20 tires have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.
| Tire | Season | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 Replaced by Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Summer | 87% | 3 | 38,598 miles |
| Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Replaced by Maxxis Victra Sport 6 | Summer | 94% | 2 | 60,000 miles |
| Michelin Primacy 4+ Replaced by Michelin Primacy 5 | Summer | 68% | 2 | 25,500 miles |
Tire sizes Lexus IS250 RWD drivers run
The sizes fitted in the reviews on this page. Each one links to the top rated tires in that size, across every car.
What Lexus IS250 RWD drivers say
The most recent owner reviews from this car, in their own words.
I am using the Michelin CC2 AW (USA SPEC) on my 2007 Lexus IS250 6MT. I have these tires mounted in 245/45/18 size (the OEM size is 255/40/18) but they fit great on my OEM wheels in a different size. I love how soft and comfortable they were compared to my Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 tires I ran previously. I find the grip to be significantly less than the Pilot Sports, where when cornering hard on highway entrance ramps, my car often triggers the traction control light (something I did not experience on my Pilot Sport AS4 tires). The tires are quiet at this time (only 3k miles on them) and I have not noticed a hit in fuel economy where I still average 26-27mpg during my daily commute at (45 degrees Fahrenheit) of 23 miles one way, and 23 miles back home at 60mph. Overall I do enjoy the tires, I feel they will offer much improved longevity compared to my Pilot Sport AS4 tires I had before. The tradeoff is dry and wet grip with a significant increase in ice, snow grip, and longevity.
Worst tires ever. If you even remotely want to drive your car hard, please save yourself the headache and buy something else. The sidewalls are so incredibly soft that steering feel is basically none and the car (If it weighs more than 1200kg) will slide on the tire… cornering confidence is 0 and the car feels like it’s floating everywhere.
I’ve been using the Hifly HF805 tires on my Lexus IS250, and while they offer reasonable performance for a budget tire, there are some clear trade-offs. Grip levels are decent in both dry and wet conditions—nothing exceptional, but enough to feel safe for everyday driving. Road noise and comfort are also acceptable.
That said, the downsides are hard to ignore. The most noticeable issue has been how quickly these tires wear down. Tread life is significantly shorter than expected. I have only done just over 20,000 km on these tires, and the treads have dropped to just above the legal minimums. I would have normally put this down to my more spirited driving, but the front tires have worn away just as quickly as the rears. In addition, I’ve noticed that they tend to lose air pressure faster than normal. I’ve had to top them up more frequently than I would with other brands, which can be a hassle as the tire pressure light is almost always on.
That said, the downsides are hard to ignore. The most noticeable issue has been how quickly these tires wear down. Tread life is significantly shorter than expected. I have only done just over 20,000 km on these tires, and the treads have dropped to just above the legal minimums. I would have normally put this down to my more spirited driving, but the front tires have worn away just as quickly as the rears. In addition, I’ve noticed that they tend to lose air pressure faster than normal. I’ve had to top them up more frequently than I would with other brands, which can be a hassle as the tire pressure light is almost always on.
Quiet and smooth with good grip for dry road driving BUT loose as a goose in the wet breaking traction with only light acceleration out of curves and moderate acceleration in straight line from standing start. These are going back to the retailer!!!
Worst tire I've ever used. Chinese tires had more grip than these in the wet. Dry grip was ok but this is in no way a daily-able tire due to the dangerously low wet grip.
And to think I had these on my fronts until I switched them to the back.
And to think I had these on my fronts until I switched them to the back.
Outright useless in serious winter conditions. Stopping in the rain is so terrible, you might as well consider them economical, because once you set off, you will never stop again despite your best efforts. Jokes aside, they really are terrible in the wet. The only thing that takes your mind away from the crap performance is when you start thinking about the noise, because they are noisy. Generally, assuming you want to perform spirited driving in the dry, they are okay. I replaced the rear ones for studded Pirelli Ice Zeros which turned out phenomenal, and left the crap Kumho in the front. Left them there for a long time, and the wear didn't seem all too bad. So that's the one single positive aspect about them
Super disappointed from these tires.I wanted premium touring tire for my Lexus and purchased the latest Michelins.
Grip dry and wet - good.They have soft sidewalls and bend in the corner but that's to be expected.I prefer the comfort over the bumps which they provide.
The big disappointment is the NOISE.On rough road its dissaster.With 80kmh you cant here the passenger talking.On smooth asphalt they are okay.On rough surface they are MUCH worse than my previous Bridgestone , Kleber , Kumho.
Never again Michelins first and last try.Expensive mistake
Grip dry and wet - good.They have soft sidewalls and bend in the corner but that's to be expected.I prefer the comfort over the bumps which they provide.
The big disappointment is the NOISE.On rough road its dissaster.With 80kmh you cant here the passenger talking.On smooth asphalt they are okay.On rough surface they are MUCH worse than my previous Bridgestone , Kleber , Kumho.
Never again Michelins first and last try.Expensive mistake
Got ZV7s on the rear in summer 2020 and not even a year later a tire shop advised that they started cracking and should monitor them. Contacted Avon for warranty and they didn't really want to say anything unless I returned the tire to them and would get credit in return from the original tire fitter - not guaranteed though. Ran them for a year more and now at around 5.5mm tread have to replace them as the cracking is really bad - both in between the treads and across the treads - even the oval where the DOT is written has cracked....never again!
An absolute waste of money!
Do NOT Buy this tyew if you value your family's safety and wish to reach your destination.
Absolutely no aftersales support in South Africa. Its pushed by the big tire dealers as a budget tire but they can't help when there's an issue.
Rather spend more and buy a better or reputable tire and not risk "tire separation."
Kiran
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