ES350 Wheel Questions
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ES350 Wheel Questions
I just ordered my new ES 350 and would like to put larger wheels on it but keep the soft ride. What would you suggest for wheel and tire size and will this cause any problems with warranty or the electronics?
Last edited by leolynn; 09-04-06 at 07:28 AM.
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Of course, this is up for debate,
My thinking is that if you decrease the sidewall of the tires by increasing the wheel size, and with the change, higher tire pressures, the overall ride and handling will be affected negatively. Tire sidewalls flex as a function of the suspension, making for a smoother ride.
Any change effects the other components of the suspension. My suggestion is to purchase the ES, drive it and then consider wheels when the original tires are worn out.
As long as the tire circumference remains the same, the electronics should not be affected, aside from the tire pressure maintenance system. The air valves need to fit the new wheels.
My thinking is that if you decrease the sidewall of the tires by increasing the wheel size, and with the change, higher tire pressures, the overall ride and handling will be affected negatively. Tire sidewalls flex as a function of the suspension, making for a smoother ride.
Any change effects the other components of the suspension. My suggestion is to purchase the ES, drive it and then consider wheels when the original tires are worn out.
As long as the tire circumference remains the same, the electronics should not be affected, aside from the tire pressure maintenance system. The air valves need to fit the new wheels.
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The wheel well area for me is as bad a design as the wipers scratching the paint along the back edge of the hood when lifting them for cleaning if you are not extremely cautious when first ever doing it.
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