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Old 02-20-24, 01:10 PM
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After doing some thinking on this, we want to go with the 21" 20-spoke alloy with Dark Gray Metallic and machined finish rim. Looks like it is optional on the 350h Premium+. Does anyone have a part number for these rims? The dealers I've checked with weren't sure as their parts page is in black & white, can you believe that?! Don't want to order 4 rims and they end of being the wrong ones!
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These are the wheels I have on my Prem + They do not list a part # on the car sticker (Monroney label) or on the dealer quote of options. The catalog and website just lists as:

21-IN 20-SPOKE ALLOY WHEELS WITH DARK GRAY METALLIC AND MACHINED FINISH

$1,640

The parts dept should be able to provide that # as that is the only wheel with that specific name. If it comes in wrong, that's on them. It's not your job to do their work.
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Originally Posted by jahnjva
These are the wheels I have on my Prem + They do not list a part # on the car sticker (Monroney label) or on the dealer quote of options. The catalog and website just lists as:

21-IN 20-SPOKE ALLOY WHEELS WITH DARK GRAY METALLIC AND MACHINED FINISH

$1,640

The parts dept should be able to provide that # as that is the only wheel with that specific name. If it comes in wrong, that's on them. It's not your job to do their work.
I ended up asking a different dealer to pull up the VIN on a Prem+ and provide the part number for the rims. I then tried to order them locally and they were out of stock for who knows how long. I shopped around and found several online dealers that were able to get the rims and ship them to me.
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Default RX500H Wheel Options

Hi everyone,

I’m seeking recommendations for RX500H rim/wheel options. Specifically, I’m interested in smaller wheel sizes, preferably 19 or 20 inches. Any suggestions would be appreciated!
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Despite all bad press all common thinking of harsh rides with 21inch, I can say on RX it isn't to bad really at all. I can tell you I had loaner with baby wheels and could not tell difference at all other then looks.
It could be because of AVS on F sport it feels comfortable because it adapting at all times. never drove it on regular RX the 21 so may be rough without AVS, but 500H or any F with AVS your be fine.
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Yeah, the 21” wheels still have a lot of sidewall. They are not rubber bands.
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If you are going to go with a 20" wheel, 255/50 or 265/50 are the optimal tire sizes. They will put you right around the same diameter as the OEM 235/50/21 (30.1" vs 30.4"). There is a much wider range for tires/pricing.

Originally Posted by aawalkerjj
Hi everyone,

I’m seeking recommendations for RX500H rim/wheel options. Specifically, I’m interested in smaller wheel sizes, preferably 19 or 20 inches. Any suggestions would be appreciated!
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