18" or 19" rims
02-06-12, 02:43 PM
#2
Seems there is more selection of tires in the 18 " and/or potential differences in costs for 18" vs. 19" tires (18" being cheaper to purchase in some brands). Would seem that wear differences for 18 " vs 19 " would be negligible.
02-06-12, 04:07 PM
#3
18" tires are ~$50 cheaper each
18" will run 60 series tires. the extra sidewall should make for a smoother ride
19" will run 55 series. shorter sidewall should corner better
18" will run 60 series tires. the extra sidewall should make for a smoother ride
19" will run 55 series. shorter sidewall should corner better
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02-06-12, 05:16 PM
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With everything the same, tire brand, pressure, driving condition, wheel alignment etc.
the higher you go with rim size, the stiffer the ride.
that's why the loaner with a basic 18 inch rim rides softer and cushier than a 19.
the higher you go with rim size, the stiffer the ride.
that's why the loaner with a basic 18 inch rim rides softer and cushier than a 19.
02-06-12, 06:03 PM
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I drove both and I thought the 18" were slightly softer and had a smoother ride. However, 19" were Dunlops and 18" were Michelins so it could have been tire brand more than anything.
02-06-12, 09:05 PM
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02-07-12, 05:54 AM
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I have BOTH. The 350 is 18" on 60 series and it is softer while the 450h is 19" on 55 series. If I can do it all over again I will go with 19" on the 350 as well. Expect the 19" tires will wear out faster, but not too much though.
02-08-12, 08:29 PM
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Also as an owner of both RX, can I inquire as to the relative MPG you get on the two?
Thanks!
02-08-12, 09:24 PM
#10
^19" are heavier hence the less life in thread, also MPG is less due to it's weight, prolly not that much. 19" looks better than 18". And I always thought that softer tires handle better than stiffer ones.
02-09-12, 01:00 AM
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now, what pressure with your tires 18' et 19' ?
Personnally, when I have to drive with familly et luggages, I put 3bar maxi (less friction, less consumption and a bit stiffer but sounds very good for every body).
Otherwise between 2,7 and 2,9. I do this for many years with my cars and did not experience any problem (parallism still perfect, less consumption, less emission, less noise in the car).
Personnally, when I have to drive with familly et luggages, I put 3bar maxi (less friction, less consumption and a bit stiffer but sounds very good for every body).
Otherwise between 2,7 and 2,9. I do this for many years with my cars and did not experience any problem (parallism still perfect, less consumption, less emission, less noise in the car).
02-09-12, 04:14 AM
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Alpy, it's usually just one person and me so on 19's I run about 33-34 psi (2.3 bar). 3 bar would be too harsh for me, but I could see fully loaded you might want that. On some of these poorly constructed roads, I don't like feeling every crack or control joint.
02-09-12, 08:12 AM
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RX350 - Ave on highway between 70-80 mph is 23-24 mpg
RX450h - Ave on highway between 70-80 mph is 27-28 mpg
City MPG is a big different, 18-19 on the 350 while 28+ in 450h.
02-09-12, 08:15 AM
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02-09-12, 08:22 AM
#15
Yup. I think I can get over 28+ MPG on highway if I keep it under 65 mph (I think that is the speed they tested with) but when it hits 80 mph the mileage drops big time. Also, winter months are bad for gas mileage.
