Colo08h

I know there are folks on this forum that know a lot more detail about our rx400's than the basic questions............My research on the web has come up empty and I have come to CL to post the Questions:

-What is the "wheel weight rating" of our rx400h 06-08 18x7j 35mm offset rims?

-What is the "wheel weight rating" of an 06-09 rx350 18x7j 35mm offset rim? Knowing they are
different for more than cosmetic reasons.

-What is the "torque rating" of the same said rims?

The question is directly related to the "warning" in 2005 about "upgrading" our wheels to non compliant OEM wheels.
http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums...1114775690.jpg

This would give us all data to compare OEM to 3rd party wheel manufactures, and, give us confidence we are considering a wheel that meets the standards we expect for our Lexus.

There is "ad nauseam" posts about tire sizes and brands for all the seasons........Rim size upgrades and downgrades for all the years to switch about ,which I might add, they Don't all interchange as simply as "checking a few numbers" and slapping them on.

Insightful dialog and solid data would be much appreciated i'm sure by the many readers of this fine Forum.

Thank you ALL in advance.

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maximizese

I'm sticking with the OEM 18s that came on my wife's Rx400h. I'm not sure if the extra weight is the only issue as cited. My guess is that the low-end torque of a hybrid-electric powertrain may require a stronger wheel. I really don't know as this is the only car that I know of that does not allow for interchangeable wheels.

joedaddy1

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plenty of rx400h's on the road with aftermarket wheels.