19 inch wheels pros and cons
#1
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19 inch wheels pros and cons
A car I'm looking at has 19 inch alloy wheels. I have heard two things about these wheels: that they reduce your mpg and that they require tire replacement every 15,000 miles. If either of these are true, that would militate against me getting this car.
Anyone have input on this issue? What's the benefit of 19 inch over the standard 18 inch?
Anyone have input on this issue? What's the benefit of 19 inch over the standard 18 inch?
#2
A car I'm looking at has 19 inch alloy wheels. I have heard two things about these wheels: that they reduce your mpg and that they require tire replacement every 15,000 miles. If either of these are true, that would militate against me getting this car.
Anyone have input on this issue? What's the benefit of 19 inch over the standard 18 inch?
Anyone have input on this issue? What's the benefit of 19 inch over the standard 18 inch?
Pros--> 19 " look better in my opinion.
Cons---> 19" tires are not as available vs. 18 " tire choices.
#3
Lexus Test Driver
Mpg is dependent on tzhe drivers style of driving and where's he's driving.
You drive short commute, mostly city driving and you have a lead foot ( one who's always first on the next red light. ) then it doesn't really matter whether it's an 18, 19 or 22.
I don't really buy the thinking that the 19 is better looking than the 18s. It depends on the wheel itself. Design wise.
You drive short commute, mostly city driving and you have a lead foot ( one who's always first on the next red light. ) then it doesn't really matter whether it's an 18, 19 or 22.
I don't really buy the thinking that the 19 is better looking than the 18s. It depends on the wheel itself. Design wise.
#5
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If you search you'll find many threads on this exact topic, including the following I found by searching for '18 19 difference' in the 3RX forum using advanced search
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...8s-or-19s.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...er-wheels.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...ighlight=19+18
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...ighlight=19+18
or '19 tire life'
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...t=19+tire+life
Please try it; instant answers no waiting
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...8s-or-19s.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...er-wheels.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...ighlight=19+18
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...ighlight=19+18
or '19 tire life'
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...t=19+tire+life
Please try it; instant answers no waiting
#6
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Interesting idea of asking the dealer to swap out the tires in one of those threads. I do think I would want to switch to the 18s both for softer ride and longer life. My current vehicle has almost 50,000 miles and the tires are original and just fine. I can't imagine buying new tires every 15,000 miles.
#7
Interesting idea of asking the dealer to swap out the tires in one of those threads. I do think I would want to switch to the 18s both for softer ride and longer life. My current vehicle has almost 50,000 miles and the tires are original and just fine. I can't imagine buying new tires every 15,000 miles.
Cheers,
Jim
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I, too, have the OEM Michelins on my 2010 350 and have almost 11k on them with no noticeable wear. I would love to sell them and buy the Michelin Latitudes. I forgot to confirm that they are the 19" wheels.
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