TriniLex

Hey guys Just got a 2005 Lexus RX330
Would 06,07,08 or 09 rims fit on it? I see the bolt pattern is 5 lug as well but was just wanting confirmation for anyone.
thanks

RX330inFL

Exact same bolt pattern and offsets. Many have put RX400h hybrid wheels or Thundercloud Edition wheels on their RX.

TriniLex

Nice thanks. WHere in florida are you?

smassey321

Also consider 2010 and up wheels. They cost about the same as the older ones. I have a set of 19" 2010 wheels waiting on my current 18" tires to wear out. I paid $400 for the set.

lexsc4

I see no performance difference between the 18" and 19". 19" will look better for sure, but you also pay more on 19" tires. In a case of Michelin, expect $50-60 more per tire when going from 18 to 19".

08 RX350 AWD (wife)
08 Avalon Touring (mine)

smassey321

Correct. One benefit of 19s over 18s is the availability of the Michelin Latitude Tour HP in a Z rating. I have Tours (non Z 18s) on my RX now and I am getting twice the life of the original Michelin Energy S8s.

RX330inFL

Sure, but do we really need tires with a speed rating (Z) of 149+ MPH? The Governor vetoed the 75 MPH speed limit provision.

Nozzleman

Not to mention the harsher ride.

mandyfig

19's will have a different size tire versus an 18, so that overall diameter is designed in. Means 19's will have lower profiles.

smassey321

We don't but for some reason the Lexus engineers decided it needed a Z rated tire from the factory. No idea why . I don't have Z rated tires now and everything seems fine.

If I get 19s I will go with a 235-50-19 tire. It is the same circumference as the 235 55 18. BTW 2010 RX use a 235 55 19 Latitude Tour HP (z rated) from the factory.

RX330inFL

OE spec were V-rated tires in 18" diameter. FWIW.