Mastercraft Avenger Touring LSR Tire Review & Rating
The Avenger Touring LSR from Mastercraft is built to deliver touring all-season performance and a smooth, comfortable ride. Designed for drivers of all types of coupes, sedans, minivans, SUV’s and crossovers, the Touring LSR also sports a longer lasting tread life at a budget-friendly price.
A silica and carbon black tread compound combines with a symmetric tread pattern to increase both dry and wet traction. The optimized polymer matrix compound is more pliable at colder temperatures for enhanced performance, while also providing a lower rolling resistance for added fuel efficiency.
A 4 or 5 rib design, depending on the tire’s speed rating, is engineered to provide increased ride stability throughout the speed zone. Wet handling is enhanced through four circumferential grooves and numerous lateral grooves. They channel away the water and reduce the risk of hydroplaning. The LSR is M+S rated and provides adequate handling on light snow covered surfaces.
Inside the tire you will find a steel belted construction for added strength and durability. A polyester cord body adds to ride comfort and promotes more even treadwear. Mastercraft has a wide array of sizes ranging from 14-19 inches, and they include either a 60,000 or 80,000 mile tread guarantee depending on the speed rating of the tire.
Pros
- Excellent dry and wet traction
- Cornering is responsive and steering provides good feel
- Ride is comfortable and road noise is minimal
- Very good treadlife
Cons
- Winter weather handling
Overall Thoughts
The Avenger Touring LSR is one of Mastercraft’s better tires in their lineup. The tire handles very well on both dry and wet pavement. Cornering is predictable and steering response is pretty good as well. Traction in light snow is decent, but deep snow and ice is an area that could be better, although this is not a snow tire.
We like the ride comfort on this tire, as have many other drivers in reviews and ratings. Road noise is minimal and the tire provides a nice ride on the highway. Tread life is better than many models in this class.
Overall, we rank the LSR in the upper half of this class. While it may not be on the line of tires from Michelin, Continental or Pirelli, it still delivers good performance at a lower price point.
What Vehicles Will The Mastercraft Touring LSR Fit?
(This is not a complete list of ALL vehicles this tire will fit)
- Buick Century, LeSabre
- Cadillac Allante, STS
- Chevrolet Lumina, Monte Carlo, Impala, Malibu, Colorado
- Chrysler Town and Country, LeBaron, New Yorker
- Dodge Grand Caravan, Caliber, Avenger
- Ford Fusion, Taurus, Ranger, Thunderbird, Windstar
- GMC Canyon, Jimmy
- Honda Odyssey
- Kia Sedona
- Lexus ES350, LS400
- Mazda MPV
- Nissan Altima, Versa
- Plymouth Grand Voyager
- Pontiac, Firebird, Grand Prix, Bonneville
- Toyota Avalon, Solara, Camry, Tacoma, Sienna, Highlander
Tire Sizes
14″
185/70R14 88T BLK
195/70R14 91T BLK
185/65R14 86T BLK
185/60R14 82H BLK
195/60R14 86H BLK
15″
205/70R15 96T BLK
215/70R15 98T BLK
185/65R15 88T BLK
185/65R15 88H BLK
195/65R15 91T BLK
195/65R15 91H BLK
205/65R15 94T BLK
205/65R15 94H BLK
205/65R15 94V BLK
215/65R15 96T BLK
215/65R15 96T BLK
185/60R15 84T BLK
195/60R15 88T BLK
205/60R15 91T BLK
215/60R15 94T BLK
195/60R15 88H BLK
205/60R15 91H BLK
215/60R15 94H BLK
195/55R15 85V BLK
16″
225/70R16 103T BLK
215/65R16 98T BLK
225/65R16 100T BLK
235/65R16 103T BLK
205/60R16 92T BLK
215/60R16 95T BLK
225/60R16 98T BLK
235/60R16 100T BLK
205/55R16 91T BLK
205/60R16 92V BLK
205/60R16 92H BLK
215/60R16 95H BLK
215/60R16 95V BLK
225/60R16 98V BLK
225/60R16 98H BLK
235/60R16 100V BLK
195/55R16 87V BLK
205/55R16 91V BLK
205/55R16 91H BLK
215/55R16 93H BLK
225/55R16 95V BLK
225/55R16 95H BLK
205/50R16 87H BLK
225/50R16 92V BLK
17″
215/65R17 99T BLK
225/65R17 102T BLK
235/65R17 104T BLK
215/60R17 96T BLK
225/60R17 99T BLK
235/60R17 102T BLK
225/55R17 97T BLK
235/55R17 99T BLK
235/65R17 104H BLK
215/55R17 94V BLK
225/55R17 97V BLK
235/55R17 99V BLK
215/50R17 95V XL BLK
225/50R17 94V BLK
235/50R17 96V BLK
18″
235/65R18 106T BLK
225/55R18 98T BLK
225/50R18 95T BLK
P255/65R18 109H BLK
225/60R18 100H BLK
225/60R18 100V BLK
225/55R18 98H BLK
235/55R18 100V BLK
245/45R18 96V BLK
19″
235/55R19 105H XL BLK
Price Range
Mastercraft Avenger Touring LSR prices range from approximately $69 and up. You may also find occasional rebates, discount prices, coupons and special offers on this tire.
Warranty
Mastercraft provides an 80,000 mile tread warranty on T-speed rated tires, and a 60,000 mile warranty on H and V-speed rated sizes. Tire uniformity is guaranteed on all sizes for the first 2/32 inch of wear.
Materials and workmanship are warranted for 6-years and include free replacement during the first 2/32 inch of wear. A prorated amount is given down to the final 2/32 inch of tread depth. You also receive a 45-day road test guarantee that allows you to exchange the tires if you are not completely satisfied.
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I bought Mastercraft Avenger 225/55R18 98T tires for my 2012 Hyundai Tucson. I bought them in Jan 2016 for $771. These are supposed to be 80,000 mile tires if rotated. I got less than 50,000 miles out of them, over lightly less than 4 1/2 years.
Would like to know best. All Season MasterCard fire would be best for
(2005 Avalon Limited). Avenged touring, StrategySRT, A/SIG or NC-440. Live in Ohio want a ride best for Ohio weather !
This tire is properly known as “GRAND” Touring LSR and not as “Avenger” touring LSR on the Mastercraft Website.
This ‘misinformation’ makes it difficult for average joe to relate to your information.
Thanks
Larry, an FYI that there IS an Avenger touring LSR – I’ve had them on my Buick Rendezvous since 2014. They ARE different from the GRAND touring LSR, especially for tread life. The Touring LSR has 60k – 80k treadwear rating (depending on the speed rating of the tire), while the GRAND touring LSR only has a 40k rating.