Lexus GS Tyre Reviews

Tyres are the only part of a Lexus GS that touches the road, and they have more influence on braking, wet grip, noise and ride comfort than almost any other component you can change. This page collects owner reviews and buying advice for Lexus GS tyres in Australia.

What to look for in Lexus GS tyres

Luxury cars are tuned around a specific tyre, and many carry an original-equipment marking on the sidewall — a star for BMW, MO for Mercedes-Benz, AO or RO for Audi, J for Jaguar — indicating a construction developed for that vehicle. The marked and unmarked versions of the same tyre model can behave quite differently in ride and noise.

Cabin quietness is one of the main things buyers pay for in this segment, and tyre noise is the largest single contributor once the car is moving. Tyres with acoustic foam liners make a genuine difference. Many of these vehicles were also fitted with run-flats from new; if yours was, check whether the car has a spare and a jack before switching to conventional tyres.

Lexus GS tyre sizes and fitment

The authoritative source for your tyre size is the placard on the vehicle itself — usually inside the driver's door jamb, sometimes in the glovebox or on the fuel filler flap. It lists the size, the minimum load index and speed rating, and the recommended pressures for both normal and loaded running. Because the GS was offered with more than one wheel and tyre combination across its life and variants, the placard on your car is more reliable than a generic size list.

Lexus GS tyre reviews from Australian owners

The value in owner reviews is the long-term detail. Tread depth after two years, noise as the tyre ages, wet performance in the second half of its life, and whether the tyre lived up to its claimed mileage — these are the things that decide whether a tyre was good value, and they only become visible over time. Browse the reviews below, and if you have run a set on your Lexus GS, please add yours.

Hankook - Ventus S1 evo3 (K127)
Ventus S1 evo3 (K127)
81%
Overall rating, based on 5 reviews
Hankook - Ventus S1 noble2 (H452)
Ventus S1 noble2 (H452)
76%
Overall rating, based on 19 reviews
Dunlop - SP Sport MAXX 050
SP Sport MAXX 050
75%
Overall rating, based on 20 reviews
Continental - MaxContact MC6
MaxContact MC6
72%
Overall rating, based on 25 reviews