Best Tires for the Lexus Rx450h

TLDR: Awesome value, on par with any All-season SUV Touring tire from "major" brands.

Got a set of four fitted for $630USD, anything comparable from Kumho, Hankook, Pirelli, Michelin, Dunlop, etc. was around or over $1000. Replaced the factory Bridgestone H/L33A at 72.500KM before the winter starts, we don't get snow but quite a lot of rain in central Chile. I was very surprised to see they were actually made in Korea, many tires from big brands sold around here come from Brazil, Thailand or even China.

I heavily disagree with the site saying this is a Summer UHP, even on the Nexen website they are labeled "Luxury Comfort SUV" and they are M+S rated. If that's not a Premium Touring All Season I don't know what else it could be. Compared to the factory tires they are an upgrade in pretty much any measurable way. I find them to be very quiet, with a comfortable and composed ride. Not too soft, so it's not bouncy, and not too hard so bumps on the road don't feel harsh at all. Grip is very confidence inspiring, and they behave great on the wet at highway speeds. We'll have to see how they wear, but I will give Nexen the benefit of the doubt, they offer very comprehensive tread wear warranties on other markets, also they are not directional, so tire rotations should be easy and help a lot with wear. At their price, they are unbeatable value IMO.

My Lexus RX 450H+ came with Dunlop SP Sport Max fitted from new and the fronts have lasted a little over 18,000 miles getting to the wear indicator, the rears having around 5mm tread left but one of the rears had a bubble on the inner sidewall hence, the decision to change all 4 with Michelin offering £100 cash back making them good value compared to Bridgestone and Dunlop. Not many other brands offering this Tire size from stock.

The Dunlop's never felt sure footed in the wet, they weren't bad but neither were they good however, in colder wet conditions the front would lose grip quite easily and living in the UK, these are very often the conditions we find ourselves in.

The Pilot Sport 4 SUV tires immediately sound a little quieter which is a nice surprise but the main advantage being the front end has more authority, turn in is a little sharper and there is a smidge better feel through the steering wheel.

Wet grip is vastly improved over the Dunlop's, accelerating from rest in damp conditions results in front end traction that the Dunlop couldn't handle unless being easier with throttle input.

In all, while I can't yet provide any feedback on longevity, I am much happier with the Michelin's.

this is last time buying michelin. Im change snow tires a hankook.

i just bought them 2 weeks ago for my lexus rx 450 h. I m very disappointed with those tires. Sure They perform well on the road but are so noisy in the Lexus ! Nearly as noisy as my Goodrich mud on my old defender. After 2 weeks i just decided to change them as they really ruined the Lexus driving. Really sad for such a price ! I noticed they were " made in China". I'm wondering if the quality is the same as i also get them on my Bmw 640 witout any issue ( but " made in Europe"). So on my opinion, They absolutely do not worth the money.

Replaced existing Yokohama Dunlop mix. Wanted better winter grip. Had expected the tires to be noisier than previous summer tires, but surprisingly quieter. Drove in snow for a couple of weeks this past winter in up to 8 inches of snow and slush in town and very good.

The only good point of those tires is the wear. They last a long Time because they are hard AF.
The grip is not bad, but they are noisy unconfortable and they are lacking precision.

Those are definitely not the best of bridgestone.

The Bridgestone's came with the car, with less than 40k on the clock, and I thought they were pretty good. Great grip, both in the dry but also in the longest and wettest Winter I can remember in Southern England for some time. Always felt confident. Almost no road noise and a comfortable ride in most conditions. Now, I've been doing some miles in the past few months, together with carrying some fairly full loads, however, and I hate it when that word crops up, they seem to have worn pretty quickly, particularly the rear two, even when I consider that. Yesterday, I picked up a nail in the rear driver's and had to get it fixed quickly. Luckily I did. A cursory glance most days didn't take in the fact the rear tires are almost illegal, while the front two have started to crack inside the tread. Result, four new tires asap. Will probably go Mich this time, if only for the longer wear.

Put these on in UK winter 2022/2023 as there was no other option and I was sceptical at first. However on our wintery roads and cold mornings I found these to do the job in suburban UK. For going to work, to the station, the school run and sitting in traffic, I have no problem. I did notice a massive improvement on these wintery mornings over my summer tires (Bridgestone Duellers) which when on summer tires my 2.5 tonne SUV did slide and lose grip in the same conditions. A lot of people do go for Crossclimate 2s but I prefer to have dedicated summer and winters on the car and yeah the Yokos do the job. I've not put them through a tough wintery challenge but I think part of the issues people have is down to how they drive. IMHO most people haven't got a clue how to drive in the winter. Would I but these again? If I had to then yes but I would have preferred more choice. Ultimately, they are better than summers or all seasons on the car and I want to be able to get around in the winter.

I'm not a car expert. Having purchased a 2015 RX450h a year ago after a lifetime of driving underpowered "consumer" vehicles, I've found myself delighted and more interested. My experience is limited yet hope it may be of value here. The car came with two new sets from the prior owner: Nexen NFera RU5 summer tires and Yokohama IceGuard G075, both used at 8000' elevation in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. I live at 5600' where the Great Plains literally meet the Front Range foothills. Our snows are intermittent and almost always melt quickly; in all but the most severe storms the roads are cleared overnight with no glaciation. The CrossClimate2's (hereinafter CC2) came to my attention and as I presume you know are already well documented both technically and experientially in YouTube videos. I privately sold both tire sets and mounted the CC2s in April 2021 during the end of our winter snow season. My prior experiences are driving a '98 Jeep Grand Cherokee, an '08 Honda Civic, and an older Camry and Accord, and drove with both Nexens and Yokos on the RX. I average 7000 miles/year. I don't push things; not a fan of G forces, especially on crowded urban roadways and highways, let along high Rocky Mountain S curves. Here's what I can offer so far: - Comfort/dry: the CC2s ride like ghosts…as if they're not there. Now this is on a Lexus RX that itself rides silently and smoothly. Yet I also feel their enhanced grip compared to the other sets. - Snow/braking: I tested the CC2s in an empty parking lot one night with 4-5" of spring slush. I started at one end and floored it to the middle of the lot in the various drive modes. Zero slippage whatsoever except for 2 merest blips of the traction light. In the middle of the run I braked hard, and as the runs when on, harder. Zero skidding and, assuming that Lexus ABS braking feels and sounds like what I've experienced prior in lesser cars, it never engaged in this testing. I'm completely sold. First, for never having to swap tires, wheels, etc. That's a big time, effort, and money saver. Next, the CC2s with their street-legal snowflake winter designation, stellar personal test performance, and video performance in the Swiss Alps indicates that I ought to expect very secure snow performance even to 8-10" on my 5000 lb SUV.