Tires for 21” Wheels
Rookie
Joined: Jan 2023
Posts: 35
Likes: 12
From: Ca
Thanks @SaraLvsLxs - and your comment about them being much more appealing is why Im looking into this - its just sooo expensive to do this aftermarket...I just wish the build that they are making had them - but here in Los Angeles we only have access to whats being ordered..
My 21” wheels came with Bridgestone Alenza All Season tires.
Driver
Joined: Dec 2022
Posts: 85
Likes: 42
From: Maryland
I ordered a 23 350h Premium+ which came with almost everything I wanted, except 21 in rims. If I had the car built, the upgrade charge is only $1,600 - way less than I could buy a set of factory rims and tires for aftermarket, but the dealer said I can't change the rims from 19 to 21 inch and would have to buy them aftermarket. That's a lot of money to pay - your thoughts? I like the look of the 21" but are they louder than the 19" Is it only the size of the rims that change, or do both rims have different tire sizes too?
Has anyone had any luck with the dealer swapping tires and rims out? If so, what did they charges since they are keeping the original 19s with no miles on them?
Thanks
Has anyone had any luck with the dealer swapping tires and rims out? If so, what did they charges since they are keeping the original 19s with no miles on them?
Thanks
Pole Position
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 3,067
Likes: 457
From: Pennsylvania
There are some, like me, who prefer the 19" wheels for their better ride and broader replacement tire attributes. Try posting on the For Sale/Trade or Market Place part of this forum for someone with a new RX that has 21" wheels and wants 19s. You could simply swap wheels and tires for an even trade. Should be no technical problems with doing that except TPMS sensors may need to be reprogramed.
That seems like ordering steak to get the baked potato and trading it for a hamburger because you don’t want the French Fries that come with hamburger.
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2022
Posts: 1,246
Likes: 459
From: NY
you’re welcome. I am also in Southern California. I went to my local America’s Tire today to add their certificate/warranty to the tires on my 2023 RX. (Less than $200 to warranty the 4 tires against road hazards - free replacement - and includes free balancing and rotation for the life of the tires). They don’t have any tires in their system this size but they told me they will now that Lexus is using this size. They’re still offering their certificate/warranty on them but they need to have the tire added to their system first. He said by Monday it should be done.
My 21” wheels came with Bridgestone Alenza All Season tires.
My 21” wheels came with Bridgestone Alenza All Season tires.
Rookie
Joined: Dec 2022
Posts: 27
Likes: 12
From: nj
I had the same thought about getting the tire and wheel insurance since i have 21 in rims. The dealership I purchased my RX350h from was offering it at $1900 and I got them down to $1200 for 6 years. It also includes paint less dent repair and key replacement.
Rookie
Joined: Jan 2023
Posts: 35
Likes: 12
From: Ca
they wanted $900 and that was after a lot of negotiations. I’ve had the same package before and it was incredibly difficult to get claims approved through the third party vendor so I skipped it.
Rookie
Joined: Dec 2022
Posts: 27
Likes: 12
From: nj
how hard is it to get claims approved lol? I have a few weeks left to cancel it.
Rookie
Joined: Jan 2023
Posts: 35
Likes: 12
From: Ca
Intermediate
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 260
Likes: 109
From: CA
Lexus apparently went with unusual tire sizes on the new RX. Tire Rack is showing only one tire available for the 21 inch size used, and zero tires available for the 19 inch size used. By comparison, on the 18 inch size used on my 2022 NX, there are 121 different tires available.
I hope nobody with the 19 inch tires gets a flat that is not repairable. They may have difficulty getting a replacement in the same size.
I hope nobody with the 19 inch tires gets a flat that is not repairable. They may have difficulty getting a replacement in the same size.
Pole Position
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 3,067
Likes: 457
From: Pennsylvania
Lexus apparently went with unusual tire sizes on the new RX. Tire Rack is showing only one tire available for the 21 inch size used, and zero tires available for the 19 inch size used. By comparison, on the 18 inch size used on my 2022 NX, there are 121 different tires available.
I hope nobody with the 19 inch tires gets a flat that is not repairable. They may have difficulty getting a replacement in the same size.
I hope nobody with the 19 inch tires gets a flat that is not repairable. They may have difficulty getting a replacement in the same size.
1st Gear
Joined: Jan 2023
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
From: tx
Hello, My wife has been on a waiting list for a new RX. Friday night she gets an email that one has arrived at the dealer and another is on the way that is almost exactly what she is looking for. We ended up putting a deposit on the incoming RX.
Both of these were Premium+ packages that had the 21” wheel option, it was the one thing we wished they didn’t have but not a deal breaker. Most new vehicles we have had come with pretty lousy tires so I decided to research a replacement set.
The 21” wheels come wrapped in 235/50r21 tires which has almost no options even made let alone a good set of all seasons. Does anyone know if you can run 245/45r21 tires in their place? That opens up several better options.
Both of these were Premium+ packages that had the 21” wheel option, it was the one thing we wished they didn’t have but not a deal breaker. Most new vehicles we have had come with pretty lousy tires so I decided to research a replacement set.
The 21” wheels come wrapped in 235/50r21 tires which has almost no options even made let alone a good set of all seasons. Does anyone know if you can run 245/45r21 tires in their place? That opens up several better options.
i would trade with you in a heart beat if you were near me. I'm still waiting for my premium to come in.
Pole Position
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 3,067
Likes: 457
From: Pennsylvania
Hello, My wife has been on a waiting list for a new RX. Friday night she gets an email that one has arrived at the dealer and another is on the way that is almost exactly what she is looking for. We ended up putting a deposit on the incoming RX.
Both of these were Premium+ packages that had the 21” wheel option, it was the one thing we wished they didn’t have but not a deal breaker. Most new vehicles we have had come with pretty lousy tires so I decided to research a replacement set.
The 21” wheels come wrapped in 235/50r21 tires which has almost no options even made let alone a good set of all seasons. Does anyone know if you can run 245/45r21 tires in their place? That opens up several better options.
Both of these were Premium+ packages that had the 21” wheel option, it was the one thing we wished they didn’t have but not a deal breaker. Most new vehicles we have had come with pretty lousy tires so I decided to research a replacement set.
The 21” wheels come wrapped in 235/50r21 tires which has almost no options even made let alone a good set of all seasons. Does anyone know if you can run 245/45r21 tires in their place? That opens up several better options.
Instructor
Joined: Jan 2023
Posts: 1,243
Likes: 544
From: British Columbia
Up in Canada tire shops will "buy" the tires from you. First thing I am going to do when our 350 arrives is dumping the OEMs for Nokian All Weather tires. No need for a second set of winter tires.
Intermediate
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 414
Likes: 64
From: TX
Although this is an older post, someone, just above, replied. So I'll add my .02. I agree that most new cars some with lousy tires that are designed to sell cars and be cheap to the auto makers. That being said, I've also found that there's no market to swap new original equipment tires for something else. My dad used to do this for Michelin's on all his new cars and got a decent trade if driven from the new car delivery direct to the tire shop. But those days are over. So I generally run the factory tires for 12-18 months THEN buy what I want. They are generally good enough for the new car period effectively free, since the alternative is to scrap them or Craigslist them for nearly nothing. And in the case of these new sizes, no one is buying used OEM tires for brand new $60,000 Lexi. The good news is that by the time 18 months arrives, there should be more options.
JR