About this guide
The Scion FR-S is now sold as the Toyota 86/GR86, sharing its stock 215/45R17 tire size and platform with the Subaru BRZ, so anything built for the current 86/GR86 in that size fits an FR-S the same way. Below are ten real 215/45R17 tires spanning budget all-season to flagship summer performance, with pricing checked at the time of writing for this specific size rather than estimated from a generic size class.
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The picks, in detail
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
Michelin's flagship max-performance summer tire, widely cited as the top-grip option in 215/45R17 for FR-S/86 owners who autocross or track their car.
- Max-performance summer compound
- Variable contact patch technology
- UHP tread design
- Benchmark dry and wet grip in independent tire tests
- Widely available in the FR-S/86’s exact stock size
- Summer-only, not for winter climates
- Among the priciest options in this size
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4
The all-season sibling to the 4S, for owners who want strong grip without giving up cold-weather usability.
- All-season compound
- Performance-oriented tread
- Michelin EverGrip-family technology
- Usable year-round unlike the summer-only 4S
- Strong wet/dry grip for an all-season
- Trades some peak dry grip versus the summer 4S
- Premium price for an all-season tire
Michelin Primacy HP
The original-equipment tire Toyota ships on the 86/FR-S, an underrated, comfort-leaning all-season that owner communities note as more forgiving than it looks on paper.
- OEM tire for FR-S/86
- All-season compound
- Comfort/grip balance
- The known-quantity factory tire, no surprises in feel
- More forgiving/predictable handling than aggressive summer tires
- Lower peak grip than dedicated performance tires
- Less exciting for track/autocross use
Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus
A daily-driver favorite in the FR-S/86 community for combining strong dry/wet grip with real snow capability, a 3-season-plus tire.
- All-season UHP tread
- “Dry Wet Snow” 3-season capability
- Wear-indicator tread bars
- Rare combination of summer-tire grip and usable snow traction
- Frequently recommended over strict summer tires for daily use
- Not a substitute for a dedicated winter tire in serious snow
- Sits behind the Pilot Sport 4S in outright dry grip
Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02
Continental's more track-focused summer tire, positioned between the DWS06 Plus and the Michelin 4S for grip-first owners.
- Max-performance summer compound
- Track-oriented tread design
- Stronger dry/wet grip than the DWS06 Plus
- Cheaper than the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
- Summer-only
- Shorter tread life than all-season options
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
Bridgestone's UHP summer flagship, a Pilot Sport 4S rival that shows up regularly in FR-S/86 tire comparisons.
- Max-performance summer compound
- UHP tread pattern
- Competitive dry/wet grip against the Pilot Sport 4S
- Often priced below the Michelin equivalent
- Summer-only
- Less extensive FR-S-specific track record than Michelin
Yokohama Advan Sport A/S+
An all-season performance tire from Yokohama's Advan Sport line, a less common but real option in this size.
- All-season UHP compound
- Advan Sport tread lineage
- Priced below most Michelin/Continental all-seasons
- Reasonable grip for the price tier
- Less widely reviewed in FR-S-specific threads than Continental/Michelin
- Smaller dealer network than the major brands
Falken Azenis FK510
Falken's UHP summer tire, a budget-conscious alternative to the Michelin/Bridgestone/Continental summer options.
- Max-performance summer compound
- UHP tread design
- Noticeably cheaper than the premium-brand summer tires above
- Solid grip for the price
- Summer-only
- Shorter tread life than the flagship options
General Altimax RT43
A budget all-season touring tire, the practical daily-driver pick for owners who just want a comfortable, affordable commuter tire.
- All-season touring tread
- Comfort-focused compound
- Lowest price of any tire in this list
- Comfortable, quiet ride for daily commuting
- Well below the performance tires here in dry/wet grip
- Not the choice for spirited driving
Firestone Firehawk Indy 500
A UHP summer tire that undercuts most of the premium options while still offering genuine performance-tire grip.
- Max-performance summer compound
- UHP tread pattern
- Cheaper than Michelin/Bridgestone/Continental summer options
- Real UHP-tier grip for the price
- Summer-only
- Less extensive owner track record in FR-S/86 threads than the majors
What each one costs
Typical price, cheapest first. Tap a name to jump to that pick and its buy link.
Compare any three
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4S | Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 | Michelin Primacy HP | |
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| Price | $210-$250 | $220-$290 | $150-$180 |
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Buying tips
- The FR-S is sold today as the Toyota 86/GR86 — same platform, same stock 215/45R17 size, so anything built for the current 86/GR86 fits your FR-S.
- Summer tires (Pilot Sport 4S, ExtremeContact Sport 02, Potenza Sport, Azenis FK510, Firehawk Indy 500) lose grip sharply below about 40 degrees F — pick an all-season if you drive through winter.
- The Michelin Primacy HP is the factory tire; if your current set still has life, there’s nothing wrong with replacing like-for-like rather than upgrading.
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