Downsizing wheels on 2022 NX 350h
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Downsizing wheels on 2022 NX 350h
Hi all,
My LX came with a 20" run flat. Didn't have a choice as I got the car in the crazy 2022 market. Now, I am not happy with the road noise and the comfort of the stock tires. I am thinking of changing the wheels to 18" to get better tires with more aspect ratio (better comfort). Has anyone got this done? Any pointers to watch for?
My LX came with a 20" run flat. Didn't have a choice as I got the car in the crazy 2022 market. Now, I am not happy with the road noise and the comfort of the stock tires. I am thinking of changing the wheels to 18" to get better tires with more aspect ratio (better comfort). Has anyone got this done? Any pointers to watch for?
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SdeGat (03-27-23)
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Wow,I’m surprised you felt the 20” setup wasn’t comfortable enough. I’m actualgoing the opposite direction as I felt it was too “spongy” and looking to move up to 22” with less sidewall. If that’s not enough I’ll change springs out.
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Currently still running the OEM 20” Tim’s and Bridgestone RFT tires(2407 miles) as the new Vossen 22” with Continental tires will be going on this Friday. I really haven’t noticed any excess tire noise,but it also maybe drowned out by all of the annoying safety alerts. Lol 😂
Ultimately I’m trying to get near the handling and feel of the Cayenne that we previously had.
Ultimately I’m trying to get near the handling and feel of the Cayenne that we previously had.
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SdeGat (03-27-23)
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Currently still running the OEM 20” Tim’s and Bridgestone RFT tires(2407 miles) as the new Vossen 22” with Continental tires will be going on this Friday. I really haven’t noticed any excess tire noise,but it also maybe drowned out by all of the annoying safety alerts. Lol 😂
Ultimately I’m trying to get near the handling and feel of the Cayenne that we previously had.
Ultimately I’m trying to get near the handling and feel of the Cayenne that we previously had.
Good luck with that and running 22' in CA.
Bay Area here for the last 30 years, road and HWYs ain't that great. I am running 17s" on my ES and my wife incoming 2024 NX hybrid is on 18s". As soon as those darn RFs worned out on wife's NXH, I am heading right to America's tire and get Michelins.
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Agreed,nothing will compare to the Cayenne. But I should be able to narrow the gap some with better tires and spring/shock upgrade. 22” rims shouldn’t be a issue,with some paying while driving and not running a super low profile tire (265/40 Continentals which is close to the current OEM sidewall) the larger rad Uli us tire actual should help. We will find out this weekend. Also the So.Cal roads aren’t nearing as bad as some of the nations roads…was in Atlanta for the past 7 months and that place makes So.Cal roads look like gold.
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Agreed,nothing will compare to the Cayenne. But I should be able to narrow the gap some with better tires and spring/shock upgrade. 22” rims shouldn’t be a issue,with some paying while driving and not running a super low profile tire (265/40 Continentals which is close to the current OEM sidewall) the larger rad Uli us tire actual should help. We will find out this weekend. Also the So.Cal roads aren’t nearing as bad as some of the nations roads…was in Atlanta for the past 7 months and that place makes So.Cal roads look like gold.
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I'm scheduled to pick up my 23-450h+ between 12-15 April. I have tried to get the dealer to swap tires. He wants to charge me $1,500 and he won't give me anything for the Run Flats even though they're new. So I will drive it straight to Discount Tire and get the Michelin CrossClimate 2 A/S. I can't stand Run Flats. I can't believe Lexus puts them on a luxury vehicle. They have some of the worst tire ratings of any tire manufactured. I've heard BMW quit putting them on their cars but I don't know this for sure. Either way, they stink when it comes to tire choice. That's my and a few hundred thousand tire reviews opinion of course. I have also purchased a spare tire and kit from a source I saw here on the forum. Should have it early April.
Has anyone seen or heard of a modification to the cargo area storage to put a spare? I'm searching!!!!
Has anyone seen or heard of a modification to the cargo area storage to put a spare? I'm searching!!!!
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I'm scheduled to pick up my 23-450h+ between 12-15 April. I have tried to get the dealer to swap tires. He wants to charge me $1,500 and he won't give me anything for the Run Flats even though they're new. So I will drive it straight to Discount Tire and get the Michelin CrossClimate 2 A/S. I can't stand Run Flats. I can't believe Lexus puts them on a luxury vehicle. They have some of the worst tire ratings of any tire manufactured. I've heard BMW quit putting them on their cars but I don't know this for sure. Either way, they stink when it comes to tire choice. That's my and a few hundred thousand tire reviews opinion of course. I have also purchased a spare tire and kit from a source I saw here on the forum. Should have it early April.
Has anyone seen or heard of a modification to the cargo area storage to put a spare? I'm searching!!!!
Has anyone seen or heard of a modification to the cargo area storage to put a spare? I'm searching!!!!
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A little expensive but it's a complete kit or you can purchase pieces of the kit. I tried pricing individual pieces at other locations but the price was close to the same. Not sure exactly how it is classified. You can drive full speed and 2,500 miles. It is a real tire only more narrow than regular tire. The tire height is the same as factory size.
Last edited by SgtLip; 03-22-23 at 04:45 PM. Reason: typo
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I'm scheduled to pick up my 23-450h+ between 12-15 April. I have tried to get the dealer to swap tires. He wants to charge me $1,500 and he won't give me anything for the Run Flats even though they're new. So I will drive it straight to Discount Tire and get the Michelin CrossClimate 2 A/S. I can't stand Run Flats. I can't believe Lexus puts them on a luxury vehicle. They have some of the worst tire ratings of any tire manufactured. I've heard BMW quit putting them on their cars but I don't know this for sure. Either way, they stink when it comes to tire choice. That's my and a few hundred thousand tire reviews opinion of course. I have also purchased a spare tire and kit from a source I saw here on the forum. Should have it early April.
Has anyone seen or heard of a modification to the cargo area storage to put a spare? I'm searching!!!!
Has anyone seen or heard of a modification to the cargo area storage to put a spare? I'm searching!!!!
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