LBCDan

I'm thinking of purchasing Toyo Proxes S/T for my next set of tires on my RX330 and going a little wider at 255/50/18.

I like this size because the height of the tire is almost exactly the same as the standard 235/55/18 size so it won't mess with my speedometer/odometer reading, it will just put a little more rubber on the road and in my opinion, look better. My OE Goodyear 235/55/18's look too skinny.

Does anyone have any experience with these tires? Does anyone have this size mounted on the OE 18" rim? Toyo's size chart indicates it is okay to mount them on a 7" wide rim although 8" is preferred. They only weigh 5 pounds more per tire than the Goodyear so weight shouldn't be an issue.

Choices for this size tire are limited to the Toyo's, Kumho (only available by mail from Canada) and Pirelli (super expensive) so the Proxes seem like my best option.

Thanks for your help!

ZIN

You might want to check this out
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...d=013794&ar=55
I understand your is an RX 330 but they are the same...

NJ330

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LBCDAN,

Im actually looking at the same setup, whats the best deal you found on these tires?

Sean

tjain

Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza (235/50/18)have been getting good reviews here on CL

Also there is Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport (255/50/18)
Right now Bridgestone has a $100 Mail in rebate if you purchase & mount 4 tires
$100 Rebate Promotion

AM1

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im using nitto Nt420S 255/50/18. higher load rating, higher tread life, i think V-rated and cheaper then stock!

ZIN

You would have to search the net but I have found that discounttiresdirect with free shipping is tough to beat as long as they have your tires. You can always check out Tirerack and compare tires to see which ones are the best .

LBCDan

AM1

Do you have a photo of these tires on your RX? I would love to see what they look like.

AM1

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yea i have pics around somewhere......when i find them and upload it ill post it.

mandyfig

I wish it was time for a tire change! I would love to get the Alenza's!

ZIN

I will post pictures very soon of 19 inch wheels with 255x50x19 . I also installed Eibach lowering springs so you can check it out.

LBCDan

How wide are the 19" wheels? 7, 8, or 9 inches wide? I'm concerned my 18" x 7" wheels will not be wide enough.

ZIN

My 19" wheels are 8" wide. Staying at 7" wide you will have a larger footprint but not to much. You can call tirerack and ask them the width of the stock 18x7x 235x55's and then ask 245x55 how wide it will be then check 255x55 and see what they say. I am guessing you will gain 3/4" going to 255x55x18x7 myself.

chiefborox

I'm looking at the same Toyo Proxes and found excellent pricing at www.edgeracing.com....check it out

NJ330

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lb,

Im thinking about bauying the same tires how does the car drive with these tires?? Can you give me as much info as possible pros/cons??

AM1

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why not try nitto 420S's? thats what i have on mine.