Lexusfreak

I'm looking for a set of OE 17" alloy wheels for my Bridgestone Blizzak's I just picked up - 215 55 17. Trying to stay on this side of the border.

The auto wreckers, Kijiji & Craigslist have all come up short & I don't want to get into taking off the A/S tires on my ES 350 alloys & switch at this point.

I know I'm late to the party for winter wheels (a very good reason for it too) but anyone know where I can pick up a set for a reasonable price or offer suggestions for decent aftermarket 'plug & play' alloys? Thanks in advance.

Stormforge

you can try tire rack and see if they have any "cheap" wheels for your snow tires. it's probably going to be your best bet unfortunately

vladbph

I bought both of my sets on tirerack. Even with all taxes,shipping it was much cheaper then buying same tires here....but that was few months ago....

Lexusfreak

I appreciate the info guys & am considering all options at this point.

Quick question though....will a set of OEM 17" IS wheels fit 'plug & play' to my 2005 ES 330? No modifications required? Please advise & thanks.

Stormforge

you'll need to do some homework first to see if it will fit or not.

check this website out first: http://www.wheelsmaster.com/rt_specs.jsp

enter your '05 ES 330 wheel specs in the left hand side. if you don't know, check your owner's manual or post in the ES forum.

enter the OEM 17" IS wheel specs on the right hand side. check the IS forum for OEM wheel specs.

website will tell you if you have any fitment problems with your new wheels. good luck

Lexusfreak

Thanks for the link Storm. AFAIK, the IS wheels are the same bolt pattern & offset....only difference is my ES 350 wheels are 7.5" in width & the IS alloys are 8". I will be using the same tire size - 215 55 17.

Under the 'clearance' section, all 3 categories state 'the same'. So I guess I am okay then.

Stormforge

looks like you are in luck! hope you get a good deal on your new IS wheels.

Lexusfreak

Bump, still looking.