97 lexy

I have a tire dilemma
I bought rx330 18"x7" wheels for my 1997 ES300.

Since they're 7" wide I can't fit 225 40 18" tires....right???

I'm thinking of going 225 45 18" but concerned about rubbing.

215 40 18" is a possibility but cant find much in that size and they’re more expensive.

I would also like a tire with a decent wheel protector.

Any suggestions?

PureDrifter

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u might be able to make it fit. personally i think its do-able but i dont know that much about mounting tires. let us know if they do, then i may try to squeeze some 245/45s on them

97 lexy

opps!
I meant 215 45 18 is a possibility
The only reasonable priced tire in that size is the Kuhmo STP's but they don't have much of a rim protector.

JspecSC3

iTrader: (4)

Yes, yes, and..yes! You can fit 225/40/18 on a 7" wide wheel no problem. The SPT is a good tire but if you want something that you can get more miles out with with a rim protector I'd suggest looking into some Bridgestone's Potenza line of tires.

PureDrifter

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slightly O/T but will 245/45/18 fit ??

JspecSC3

iTrader: (4)

It would fit on the wheel but I dont know if it will fit the ES since the wheel was meant for an RX.

97 lexy

According to the tirerack website 225/40/18 tires require a rim 7.5"-9" wide.

It will fit but will it fit well? I don't want to blow a side wall or something.

bb430

iTrader: (1)

Personaly, I would not push 245 to a 7" wheel, it would really look like a donut. I had 245 to a 8" before and even that did not look very good.
BTW, the RX wheels are heavier than ES wheels right? I thought since they are made for heavier SUV and may be made stronger to take the weight of the SUV...

PureDrifter

iTrader: (10)

nono, the 245/45/18 is for one of our LS' the OP was asking for ES fitment.

hmmm, il talk to my tire guys...