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Okay, sounds good. If you decide to let them go in the future just let me know, and I’ll probably still be interested in them. In the meantime I’ll be looking for another set of the 22”. But this new model, I love the TX350 it’s a big body, it’s a lot bigger than my 2023 RX350. How do you like it?
I have over 4000 miles and it is good. legit no issues so far. it is a great car that eats up miles and is comfortable for full grown adults even in the back. the fuel door seems like it might need realignment/adjustment but other than that I am very pleased. technology is spot on.
no it's not. considering the price differential of the next set of tires is much more than the difference in street value. not to mention you are way less likely to damage something on a 20" wheel and you'll get a better ride quality...
Bit of a shot in the dark... But if anyone has a set of the 22's from the Executive package in Canada (GTA) i'll swap our 20's and throw a little cash on top.
I'm picking up the car this afternoon.
On another note, does anyone know the wheel specs for the 22's? will a 22x10 wheel work with a +20 offset, standard 255/45/22's. I'm looking at a set of Braelin BR13's and just wanted to be sure as I think the OEM wheel is a 9inch wide one, and not sure what going to 10" wide would do. likely nothing but thought I would ask.
Before I took delivery of my 500h, I was a victim of this thread thinking that the 22 inch wheels would be horrible. I scoured the internet looking for backup wheels.
Over 500 miles later, this is really a non-issue. The 500h solenoid-actuated shock absorbers (not avail on the 350) soaks up quite a bit and makes daily driving with the family very pleasurable.
After washing the 500h wheels, I noticed the wheel is a 2-tone intricate pattern which is very aesthetically pleasing.
Take note: Our 500h has a massive brake caliper (BBK). I could be mistaken, but the 350 does not have a BBK and the 20 inch wheels may or may not fit over the calipers unless someone can confirm.
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Before I took delivery of my 500h, I was a victim of this thread thinking that the 22 inch wheels would be horrible. I scoured the internet looking for backup wheels.
Over 500 miles later, this is really a non-issue. The 500h solenoid-actuated shock absorbers (not avail on the 350) soaks up quite a bit and makes daily driving with the family very pleasurable.
After washing the 500h wheels, I noticed the wheel is a 2-tone intricate pattern which is very aesthetically pleasing.
Take note: Our 500h has a massive brake caliper (BBK). I could be mistaken, but the 350 does not have a BBK and the 20 inch wheels may or may not fit over the calipers unless someone can confirm.
I have 18s as a winter setup on my TX350. It is a winter tire/wheel package from tirerack.com that's more or less put together for a Toyota Grand Highlander...
There is no way a 20" wheel would not clear the outside of the brake caliper, the only issue could be the inside of the spokes interfering with the face of the caliper. No one should be worried about a 20" wheel not fitting if the specs are reasonable. Hope this helps.
I have over 4000 miles and it is good. legit no issues so far. it is a great car that eats up miles and is comfortable for full grown adults even in the back. the fuel door seems like it might need realignment/adjustment but other than that I am very pleased. technology is spot on.
I have 1200 miles on my 2026 TX500H. I would like to trade out the 22" wheels for 20" wheels line the TX350 has. I am in western PA.
Has anyone looked into swapping out the 22" wheels on the TX500h to something smaller? Potentially even the 20" wheels from the TX350?
We want the power, chassis, and city mpg of the TX500h. But 22" hurt ride quality while being more prone to damage, more expensive tires, and fewer tire options. We don't even like the 22" wheels (mainly the color).
Has anyone looked into swapping? We're coming from Porsches where you can select between 10+ different wheels and sizes. Not used to only having 1 wheel option.
If you just don't like the stock wheels of the TX 500h, by all means, change them out if you want to spend the money - it's your car. but as mentioned, do so carefully. Remember the larger brakes in front must be cleared and overall diameter and offset should be preserved to ensure suspension compatibility, proper rear-wheel steering operation and speedometer/odometer.MPG, etc. accuracy.
Regarding wheel damage vulnerability of the stock low profile tires and larger rims, or the need to replace all tires if just one is damaged... First, the Continentals mine came with have a thick purpose built sidewall kerf to resist pothole damage and curbing. They're pretty darn robust for a road vehicle, so any improvement going to a smaller rim is going to be tiny, at best. And the TX 500h is NOT an off-road vehicle - trying to make it one will not work well. Also, I've replaced single tires (and rims) on other low profile tire Lexus cars (including a Gen II Sequoia) with no problem, even when tread depth was significantly mismatched (collision damage - not pothole damage) - so you do NOT have to replace all four tires and/or rims if one is damaged.
Regarding ride quality ... this is already dominated by the adaptive suspension and stabilizer bar setup. The tires might make a VERY SMALL difference - but not much. In return, a softer, larger, kerfless sidewall with more flex will generate more heat on the road and lower mileage, if you care about that.
So - again - it's YOUR car and you can do as you like - but do so with "open eyes" and careful research - NOT just "on-line". Appearance is one thing - that's a personal preference. But actual performance will always be a trade between compatibility, ride quality, traction, noise, instrument accuracy and tire life. Improving ONE parameter WILL change the others as well, usually a LOT. Been there, done that many times, over decades. Sometimes it works, other times its just been a loss. And its NEVER cheap to do it right.
Last edited by Stonebender; Jan 3, 2026 at 08:15 AM.
