Current tires have 10 to 15k left. Despite a rebuilt suspension and playing with air pressure, I don't like the feel and float of the factory 215/60-16s. It's not a sports car, but it's too mushy overall.

I am thinking I could find some take-off 17x7s and put on 225/50-17s. I've historically found 50s to be a really good handling/ride compromise.

Does anyone have ideas or know of years Toyota/Lexus had some nice wheels in that dimension or compatible I could look for used? Another motivation is I really hate the spokes on the 2002-2004 ES300/330. I do like the 2005/2006 wheels, but I think they are also 16"? I'd like a factory/near factory look in a 17" wheel. Given the universe of Toyota/Lexus wheels in the last decade or more, I would think I can find a wheel that works and can just pop my existing Lexus center covers into regardless of its T or L to begin with.

 

From a 3rd GS with 225/50/17. Car rode significantly better and much more stable

 

Good to hear your comments. It makes me more convinced it would be worth it. I'll keep an eye out for those GS wheels.