The 9 Best Tires for the Lexus GX

#1. Falken Wildpeak AT3W

The Falken Wildpeak AT3W is a popular choice among Lexus GX owners who spend most of their time driving in the backcountry.

A puncture-resistant sidewall means that this model’s rubber is less likely to get chipped, nicked, or punctured than many of its peers. Plus, the sidewall has pores. This is great news, as heat dissipation through the pores minimizes the risk of blowouts.

The step-down etching on the tread delivers more good news. These small, raised features on the rubber work by digging into the ground, enhancing this tire’s grip and lowering the risk of slippage. Hence why this model offers excellent traction in mud, sand, and gravel.

Want to fully exploit your GX’s excellent towing capability? The AT3W’s support ramps give you another reason to go for it. These wedges support the AT3W from the sides to help it haul heavy loads. Plus, they prevent flat spots if this tire remains unused/parked for long periods.

To further sweeten the deal, Falken backs this model with a 55,000-mile treadwear warranty. This indicates that the average American driver could get four years out of it.

#2. General Grabber APT

The General Grabber APT is one of those all-terrain tires that offer a refined ride on the highway without sacrificing off-road prowess.

On dry roads, this is a very capable tire. Not only does it make sure that your Lexus gets enough traction each time you accelerate harder. But this tire also needs shorter distances to stop. As a result, you can expect it to reduce the GX’s notoriously long stopping distances.

Moreover, strong outside shoulders ensure more direct handling and increased steering response than you mostly get from tires in this category. The result? This tire doesn’t take too long to respond to steering inputs, while its straight-line tracking is also exceptional.

A combination of staggered circumferential grooves and full-depth sipes lowers the risk of aquaplaning, making it one of the best tires for rain. In fact, having driven this tire at highway speeds through deep water puddles, I can vouch for its excellent wet performance.

Lastly, while it may struggle when going through deep mud, the Grabber APT won’t face many problems rolling over hard-packed surfaces (dirt and gravel). A 60,000-mile treadwear warranty on all sizes means you won’t have to replace this model anytime soon.

#3. Continental TerrainContact AT

Tires like the TerrainContact AT are why Continental is the first brand I turn to whenever I’m looking to buy all-terrain tires for highway driving.

One of this tire’s best qualities is that it offers a super smooth ride, regardless of whether you’re driving on freshly laid tarmac or bumpy roads. Multiple design elements (which I won’t name here to keep things simple) ensure that the vehicle’s cabin remains super quiet.

Another area where this tire shines is high-speed stability. The amount of lateral grip this model offers will make quick lane changes seamless. Similar good things can be said about its cornering grip, so the risk of understeering or oversteering around bends is nonexistent.

The fact that it’s M+S (Mud and Snow) rated means that this model won’t struggle for traction in mild winter conditions. However, it is not the best tire for snow-laden roads.

Need more reasons to decide in favor of this tire? The fact that it comes with a 6-year/60,000-mile treadwear warranty should win you over. After all, all-season tires (from Michelin, no less) have received similar backings from their manufacturer.

#4. Michelin LTX A/T 2

The LTX A/T 2 is the perfect example of a middle-of-the-road all-terrain tire.

Michelin developed this product so that it could meet the requirements of the average truck driver in North America. One who does a lot of highway driving throughout the week and hits the trail on the weekend. I’d say that it’s 80% for paved roads and 20% for off-roading.

Provided you can stay mindful of this balance and use this tire accordingly, the LTX A/T2 won’t disappoint. In fact, it may even surprise you with its performance in a few key areas.

One of which is dry performance. Independent reviews confirm that tires boost one of the shortest braking distances in the category, making it one of the safest tires around. The same reviews have praised its highway stability, which one comment rated as ‘stellar’.

Another is wet grip and traction. A wide void area and multiple sipes help this tire offer incredible hydroplaning resistance. The sipes also help it cut through inches of standing water. As a result, if you live in an area where it rains a lot, the LTX A/T seems a no-brainer.

However, since it isn’t the most aggressive off-road tire, traction on unpacked snow, mud, and loose dirt will be lower than forceful all-terrain tires.

#5. Toyo Open Country AT III

Although not a mud-terrain tire, the Open Country A/T III is one of the best tires for those who do extreme off-roading with their Lexus GX.

Mainly because the sidewalls on this tire come with their own lugs. Experienced off-roaders know that these biters enhance traction on loose surfaces when the tire is run at reduced air pressure while also offering commendable grip on the sides of muddy ruts.

If your trail includes rocks and other sharp objects, this tire won’t suffer any catastrophic losses of tread blocks. The sidewalls will also remain clear of any gouges, bearing testament to the cut- and chip-resistant tread compound Toyo has equipped this model with.

Even if your travel leads you into dune formation, this tire won’t protest. It will continue to provide the level of traction needed to take you from point A to point B without digging straight down.

One final thing you may want to note about this tire before making up your mind is that it carries the Three Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) symbol. Tires with this rating offer reduced stopping distances on snow, especially compared to those carrying the M+S marking.

#6. Pirelli Scorpion All-Terrain Plus

The Scorpion All-Terrain Plus is another excellent option if you exhaust all of your miles on loose surfaces such as mud, dirt, and sand.

Mainly because of the all-new tread pattern. Featuring a high-void area with independent tread blocks and deep grooves, the tread pattern is all about improving traction on surfaces where other tires struggle for grip.

A cut- and chip-resistant tread compound is another crucial off-road feature in this tire’s armory. The reason I deem this feature a must-have for off-roading is that it enhances this model’s durability, especially when you’re driving on rocky surfaces.

Self-cleaning is another area where this tire shines. Multiple conical stone ejectors ensure that all the stones that enter the tread grooves get evacuated within a short period of time. This, in turn, minimizes the risk of stone drilling and, by extension, punctures.

However, there are limitations to what this tire can do. Notably, driving through deep mud isn’t its forte, with our top pick faring much better in the gooey substance.

#7. Michelin CrossClimate SUV

The CrossClimate SUV is one of Michelin’s flagship touring tires for SUVs, crossovers, and trucks. Small wonder, then, that it offers what it offers.

The first of which is reliable performance 365 days a year. A high-grade silica tread compound makes sure that this tire is as useful on dry roads as in the rain. In fact, if you’re being careful and the weather isn’t too harsh, the CrossClimate SUV can come in handy in the snow, too.

Another is the state-of-the-art water evacuation system. Unlike many all-season tires, the CrossClimate SUV doesn’t just rely on circumferential grooves to eject water. It also employs lateral grooves for the same task, thereby delivering incredible traction on wet surfaces.

The third area where this tire beats its competition is snow performance. Thanks to self-locking grooves and perfectly floating tracks – features its predecessor lacked – the CrossClimate SUV boasts one of the shortest braking distances on snow and ice of any tire in this category.

While an average (for an all-season tire) treadwear warranty may prove to be a deal-breaker, it need not be the case. After all, the mileage guarantee isn’t set in stone. With careful driving, there’s a very good chance that this tire may last longer than the 50,000-mile rating.

#8. Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra

The Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra is one of those tires that aren’t as famous as they should be.

One of the main reasons why it isn’t as renowned as its peers is its young age – the Alenza AS Ultra was only released in October 2021. This makes it a newborn compared to most popular A/S tires, many of which have been around for well over a decade.   

Yet its young age also gives it an advantage. The Alenza AS Ultra comes with technologies that weren’t around when its established peers were being developed. Think of the QuietTrack Technology, which enables it to offer a whisper-quiet ride on the highway.

That is not all it would do, though. A lower-than-average (compared with fellow all-season tires) rolling resistance means it will also help you enjoy fuel savings. That, too, while offering an 80,000-mile treadwear warranty, one of the highest of any truck tires.

Yet there are areas where this tire could do better. The first of which is its asking price, which is significant enough to give you second thoughts about its purchase. Another is the tendency of its ride quality to drop off the road, though every A/S tire shares this flaw.

#9. Continental VikingContact 7

The VikingContact 7 has everything you may expect from one of the best snow tires for trucks.

Start with a rubber that remains flexible in sub-zero temperatures. This important property goes a long way in making this tire an absolute road-gripper in harsh weather conditions.

Another is the ability to offer enhanced traction on unpacked snow. A unique tread pattern helps this tire trap snow between the treads. The resulting snow-on-snow contact generates friction, thereby making sure that this tire doesn’t get bogged down in snow-laden roads.

Still another is superior aquaplaning resistance, which has been made possible by the numerous grooves and sipes dotting its tread. Additionally, all the tread blocks you see on this tire are interlinked, helping the VikingContact 7 offer decent stability at highway speeds.

Cornering grip and traction are other areas where this tire amazes. There is more than enough of both for hard cornering and aggressive acceleration.