Lexani LX Thirty review
The Lexani LX Thirty is widely regarded as a high-value, budget-friendly tire that excels in aesthetics and daily driving comfort. While most users report a smooth, quiet ride and satisfactory performance for standard road use, a subset of owners experiences significant quality control issues, particularly regarding balancing and structural integrity.
Owners rate it 26.1 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
92.1%By road tests
66%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 88 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Lexani LX Thirty is widely regarded as a high-value, budget-friendly tire that excels in aesthetics and daily driving comfort. While most users report a smooth, quiet ride and satisfactory performance for standard road use, a subset of owners experiences significant quality control issues, particularly regarding balancing and structural integrity.
Pros
- Excellent price-to-performance ratio
- Aesthetically pleasing tread design popular for large-diameter wheels
- Low road noise and high ride comfort
- Good dry and wet weather traction for daily commuting
Cons
- Persistent issues with balancing and high-speed vibrations
- Reports of sidewall bulges and structural defects
- Inconsistent quality control across different production batches
- Not recommended for high-performance or aggressive driving
Worth knowing
- Users running large-diameter wheels (24-28 inches) frequently praise the tire's visual appeal and ride quality, though these sizes are also prone to reports of sidewall failure.
- Owners of luxury SUVs (e.g., BMW X5, Lincoln Navigator) report a smoother, quieter experience compared to expensive OEM run-flat tires.
- Drivers of lowered trucks and performance sedans note that while the tires handle well for daily use, they may lack the structural load capacity or precision required for heavy-duty or track-oriented applications.
1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2020 SUV 4x4 Summer tire Test · 255/55 R18
10th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 10th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 10th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 10th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 10th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 9th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 6th of 10 | |
| Noise | 10th of 10 | |
| Price | 1st of 10 | |
| Gravel Handling | 10th of 10 | |
| Gravel Traction | 7th of 10 | |
| Sand Traction | 9th of 10 | |
| Grass Traction | 10th of 10 | |
| Mud Traction | 10th of 10 |
Lexani LX Thirty specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 10.5/32″ |
| UTQG | 320 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | 55,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 49 psi |
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