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New Wheels on my ES300H

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Old 11-12-12, 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Tedster
Where you able to retain the ability to read the tire pressure on your dashboard? I think they look great! I'm motivated to add some to my 300h.
Thanks for the response. Yes I am still able to use tire pressure sensors
Old 11-13-12, 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by tcorbettoc
I dont think they are that similar....maybe the angle of the escalde throughs it off. Here are pics of both
I have a set of Lorenzos on my '11.

BTW, tcorbettoc, I really was showing a good bit of restraint in not buying a new set of wheels for the '13 but you're making it hard for me. Again, I like the wheels and the limo tint. Almost made me wish I had ordered a black one instead of white.

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Old 11-13-12, 01:20 PM
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I wish I could get a black car, so gorgeous! But the maintenance scares the sheestaz outta me!
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Originally Posted by KennyLexus
I have a set of Lorenzos on my '11.

BTW, tcorbettoc, I really was showing a good bit of restraint in not buying a new set of wheels for the '13 but you're making it hard for me. Again, I like the wheels and the limo tint. Almost made me wish I had ordered a black one instead of white.

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Ha, sorry hope I didnt tempt you to much. There are just so many Lexus' on the road here in Socal that I did want something a little different. Plus it doesnt feel like my car until I out my touches on it. Tint is not limo but one step below, black paint and black interior make it look limo though.
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Originally Posted by Neoxagon
I wish I could get a black car, so gorgeous! But the maintenance scares the sheestaz outta me!
yeah it is tough, especially since I drive so much. I handwash it once a week and give it a good wipe down with a duster every other day.
Old 12-01-12, 11:59 PM
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Wheels look real nice. What tires are you running on them and how does the ride feel compared to before? I put 22s on my LS hybrid and they are all chrome yet my MPGs seem to have only went down .5-1mpg on my last 3 fill ups. Granted my car was heavy as hell before anyways.
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Looks Good=)
As Long as Your Happy=D
Old 12-03-12, 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by sessionstu
It's about time hybrids looked like normal cars. I would have bought a Prius years ago if I wouldn't have looked like a tech employee in Silicone Valley. No offense to any tech employees in California.

I think the wheels look great. Take off the hybrid badges and you wouldn't know the difference from the ES350. Asides from the tailpipes.
Well, "traditional hybrids" do look like that for a reason...aerodynamics. And it pays off, the Prius still gets at least 25% more MPG's than our cars.
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Looks great the lorenzo's flow well
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What size tires?
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Originally Posted by JerryKK
I don't understand - wouldn't 20" wheels/tires drag the mpg down and. if so. why would you do that to a hybrid - you should have just bought the ES 350! And, no, I don't think they enhance the look of the car.
Yes, the larger wheels do "drag the mpg down"...by a whopping 1mpg. I too have 20" wheels on my ES300h and went from 37mpg all the way down to 36mpg. i think for 1 mile per gallon I will make that massive sacrifice.

What MPG does the es350 get again??
Old 08-29-13, 10:33 PM
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I have had my 20's on for 3 days and its only gone down .4 or so. Im at 36.2 now.
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