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Best tyres for the Lexus ES
For everyday driving the priorities are wet braking, comfort and value. A premium summer tyre is best if you switch for winter; a good all-season tyre suits one set all year.
The Lexus ES is commonly fitted in 235/45 R18, 235/40 R19 on 18 to 19 inch wheels, though the exact size depends on the trim and wheel option. Any tyre in the correct size and rating will physically fit, so the real decision is which tyre suits how and where the ES is driven.
What we'd fit on a ES
Michelin Primacy 4+, long-wearing with strong wet grip.
ShopContinental PremiumContact 7, excellent wet braking and refinement.
ShopGoodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3, the all-season choice for year-round use.
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For the full tested ranking, see the best summer tyres or the honest budget tyre guide. Then weigh it against how you actually drive.
Lexus ES tyre sizes
These are common fitments across recent Lexus ES generations. Your exact size depends on the generation, trim and wheels, so confirm it from the tyre sidewall, the door placard or your V5C. New to it? See what a size like 235/45 R18 means.
Recommended pressures
Your Lexus ES's recommended pressures are on the placard in the driver's door shut or fuel flap, and in the handbook. Set them cold, and raise them when fully loaded or towing. Our guide to correct tyre pressure and where to find your figures cover the detail.
What to watch on a ES
Wear is usually even. If one edge goes first, it is normally tracking or alignment rather than the tyre. See diagnosing uneven wear if you spot it.
Lexus ES tyres: common questions
What are the best tyres for a Lexus ES?
For everyday driving the priorities are wet braking, comfort and value. A premium summer tyre is best if you switch for winter; a good all-season tyre suits one set all year. Our pick of Michelin Primacy 4+, Continental PremiumContact 7, Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 is a strong starting point; see the best summer tyres for the tested detail, then match it to how you drive.
What size tyres does the Lexus ES take?
Common fitments include 235/45 R18, 235/40 R19. The exact size depends on the generation, trim and wheels, so confirm it from the sidewall, door placard or V5C before buying.
How much should I spend on tyres for a Lexus ES?
It depends on the car and how you drive. A premium tyre pays off on motorway miles and in the wet; a strong value-premium tyre is often the smarter buy on a smaller or lighter car. See our guide on premium versus mid-range versus budget to weigh it up.
From the reviews desk: we pick by how a car is actually used, not by badge. The names above are a sound starting point for a saloon like this, but the right tyre also depends on your budget and the weather you drive in.
Sources and accuracy. Recommendations draw on our tested review guides. Sizes shown are common fitments for the Lexus ES and are not a substitute for confirming your own car's fitment from the sidewall, placard or V5C. If anything here looks wrong, tell us and we will check it.