Tire Size for 99 RX300
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I am looking at a set of tires that require 7" rim (235/70R16 Pirelli Scorpion STR.) Will that fit on the RX300 stock wheels? which I believe is 6.5". Thanks.
By checking the specs on tires you'll see many will fit from 6" to 7.5".
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Originally Posted by HarrierAWD
I am looking at a set of tires that require 7" rim (235/70R16 Pirelli Scorpion STR.) Will that fit on the RX300 stock wheels? which I believe is 6.5". Thanks.
The Perelli Scorpion STR seems to have excellent reviews over at tirerack, with the 3 most notable features that I always look for in a tire: quite on city & highway, good wet traction, & tread wear. Don't think you can go wrong with Perelli.
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OK, I put the Yokohama's 235/70R16's on the '99 RX300 with stock rims and they do NOT (Correction) touch the struts. Not by much, but they touch, Correction: Do NOT touch like feather touch. The increased tire size also made it almost a no-fit situation because at the top of the strut at the spring housing I have maybe 3/8's inch clearance.
If I had to do it all over again I'd stick with stock size tires. 225/70R16's.
Now I think I need spacers, but not much, maybe 1/8" at the most 1/4".
Anyone have any resources for wheel spacers?
Wes
If I had to do it all over again I'd stick with stock size tires. 225/70R16's.
Now I think I need spacers, but not much, maybe 1/8" at the most 1/4".
Anyone have any resources for wheel spacers?
Wes
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Originally Posted by additude
OK, I put the Yokohama's 235/70R16's on the '99 RX300 with stock rims and they do touch the struts. Not by much, but they touch, like feather touch. The increased tire size also made it almost a no-fit situation because at the top of the strut at the spring housing I have maybe 3/8's inch clearance.
If I had to do it all over again I'd stick with stock size tires. 255/70R16's.
Now I think I need spacers, but not much, maybe 1/8" at the most 1/4".
Anyone have any resources for wheel spacers?
Wes
If I had to do it all over again I'd stick with stock size tires. 255/70R16's.
Now I think I need spacers, but not much, maybe 1/8" at the most 1/4".
Anyone have any resources for wheel spacers?
Wes
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Originally Posted by jimmouse
Questions for your guys who bot from tirerack.com. Where do you have the tire mounted and balanced? use the recommended service provider by tirerack?
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Originally Posted by jimmouse
Questions for your guys who bot from tirerack.com. Where do you have the tire mounted and balanced? use the recommended service provider by tirerack?
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Originally Posted by additude
OK, I put the Yokohama's 235/70R16's on the '99 RX300 with stock rims and they do touch the struts. Not by much, but they touch, like feather touch. The increased tire size also made it almost a no-fit situation because at the top of the strut at the spring housing I have maybe 3/8's inch clearance.
If I had to do it all over again I'd stick with stock size tires. 255/70R16's.
Now I think I need spacers, but not much, maybe 1/8" at the most 1/4".
Anyone have any resources for wheel spacers?
Wes
If I had to do it all over again I'd stick with stock size tires. 255/70R16's.
Now I think I need spacers, but not much, maybe 1/8" at the most 1/4".
Anyone have any resources for wheel spacers?
Wes
Regardless, our RX300 model is yr 2000, unless I am mistaken, it'll hard pressed for Lexus to have different rim size between 99 & 00. I am running the 245 size which is even wider than your 235 and no rubbing what so ever w/ over 5K +miles.
Hmm ... something doesn't add up
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Yep, it's 225, not 255...my mistake. The inside sidewall is rubbing enough that it makes it look like a finger was used to clean off the dirt a little on the strut. Not enough to rub any paint or really make any real mark other than a smudge mark on the tires inside wall.
Tomorrow I am going to see if I can slide some thin cardboard (Like from a gift box) between the tire and the strut.
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Tomorrow I am going to see if I can slide some thin cardboard (Like from a gift box) between the tire and the strut.
Wes
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I have Yoko Geolander, it seems letters engraved on side walls are too thick. Padding with paper will take away already tight spacing and probably won't last. Why not try to make your own spacer by carefully measuring and marking holes and contours of rear wheel hubs. Use the hard cover, which is good 2-3mm thick, of an old book and cut out your spacer with a Xacto knife. It is not perfect but a cheap short term solution
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I am not sure what's the bolt pattern for the RX300 wheel, but below linky has spacers of various sizes & thickness for cheap.
http://shopping.yahoo.com/search;_yl...=spacers+wheel
http://shopping.yahoo.com/search;_yl...=spacers+wheel
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Does anyone know what the bolt pattern is for the 1999 RX300?
5 lug on what center? 4.5"?, etc. So I make sure I get the right spacer(s).
BTW, I am not using cardboard or paper as a spacer. That will not happen.
Thanks,
Wes
5 lug on what center? 4.5"?, etc. So I make sure I get the right spacer(s).
BTW, I am not using cardboard or paper as a spacer. That will not happen.
Thanks,
Wes
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Originally Posted by additude
Does anyone know what the bolt pattern is for the 1999 RX300?
5 lug on what center? 4.5"?, etc. So I make sure I get the right spacer(s).
BTW, I am not using cardboard or paper as a spacer. That will not happen.
Thanks,
Wes
5 lug on what center? 4.5"?, etc. So I make sure I get the right spacer(s).
BTW, I am not using cardboard or paper as a spacer. That will not happen.
Thanks,
Wes
.BTW, good decision on not using cardboard for shimmer
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