Lexus 600H L (18" vs 19" wheels)

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Oct 21, 2014 | 05:14 AM

Hulk311

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Lexus 600H L (18" vs 19" wheels)

For those of you that downsized from 19" to 18" wheels, is there a huge difference in ride quality and noise?

Oct 22, 2014 | 11:46 PM

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Not really 2 inches atleast to make a difference.

Oct 23, 2014 | 08:26 AM

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I see. Is there any possible way to fit 17" rims on this car? Or are the brakes too large?

Oct 24, 2014 | 12:28 PM

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I am interested in why you are asking. Are you finding the ride and noise level to be unacceptable. I currently have a LS460L AWD and have been thinking about trading it for a LS600h under the assumption it would be significantly quieter and at least as comfortable with respect to ride.

I thought I had read somewhere that the extra weight due to the batteries created a better ride?

Oct 25, 2014 | 04:15 AM

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My LS600 is like a Tomb inside...if you have bad road noise, you may have bad tires that are feathered.
Stay away from Bridgestone tires.
Rotate AND balance every 3-5000 miles will greatly reduce premature tire wear.

Oct 29, 2014 | 11:44 AM

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The 600 is about 600 lbs heavier or something like that. I had a 460 and my 600 rides better. But my 600 also has air suspension, lamisafe (double pane) glass on all 4 doors as opposed to the 460 only having lamisafe on front doors. For the record, L models have lamisafe on all 4 doors, not just 600. I think the weight makes car feel more solid on the road