xclream

Just curious, anyone driving an ES300h, that has put on the stock 18" ES350 wheels?

How's the noise, ride & handling? Also any effects on the fuel efficiency?

I love the looks of the ES350 18" wheels, I find the stock 17"s a bit hideous.....

Anyone wanna sell them?

mrBillFL

I was thinking the same thing after I get another 20k miles on this set... ebay/craigslist

xclream

Thinking about getting a set off eBay when I run out of treads on my factory 17"s.

Might take a few years, they are hard as concrete. Will take a while to wear out

txes

Where are you located?

dmanpizza

I have had the 18" ES 350 wheels on my ES 300h since I purchased the vehicle.
I cannot compare the ride quality as the only time I drove an ES 300h with the factory 17" wheels was during the test drive before I special ordered my car. It was about 2 months later that I started driving my car with the 18" wheels.
I am getting about 39 mpg with the tires inflated to 40 psi.
Love the vehicle with the 18" wheels.
I had a 2010 Prius before this so the ride to me is fantastic.

txes

Why in the world would anyone inflate their tires to 40lbs.

dmanpizza

I put 40 psi in my tires for less rolling resistance, hence better mpg.

xclream

You have a set to sell?

mrBillFL

40psi is pretty high. what tire is on the 18" rims?

if it ever rains, I'd drop that to around 33