“RC” stands for “Radical Coupe,” and that’s what you get with the Lexus RC350. Any of the cars in the RC lineup will deliver phenomenal performance and crisp handling, along with the type of quality, features and engineering you’ve come to expect with a Lexus. Bridgestone Turanza EL400-02, Bridgestone Potenza RE050A, Dunlop Sport Maxx 050 or Michelin Primacy MXM4 tires would have been OEM for this make/model.
When it’s time to shop 2017 Lexus RC350 tires, remember that this model is designed for a staggered fitment, with different tire sizes in front and rear. Your best bet will likely be premium performance-oriented all-season tires like the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 (with 45k mile treadwear warranty), Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus (50k mile warranty) or Yokohama Advan Sport A/S Plus. For really precise handling and braking performance, consider summer/ultra-high-performance tires like the Kumho Ecsta PS91 or Nitto NT555 G2. Just be mindful that the softer, stickier tread formulation of summer/UHP tires will stiffen up and lose traction on colder days. Summer/UHP tires shouldn’t be used if temperatures are below 40-45 degrees F.