Winter Tires/Rims NX350h - what's a good plan?
08-13-22, 04:24 PM
#1
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Winter Tires/Rims NX350h - what's a good plan?
Weather is still nice and warm but wanted to start looking and planning ahead.
What kind of options do you all think are worth considering for the winter? My NX is the 350h Run Flat 20"
Should I go down to 18'' wheels with appropriate winter tires
Keep 20" wheels and swap the run-flats with 20" winter tires (I don't even know if that's actually doable)
Swap for another set of 20" wheels with winter tires
Open to any opinion to start keeping an eye out for deals. Winters aren't too brutal -usually- in the pacific northwest but the occasional freak winter does happen like last year (my back still has PTSD from the daily shoveling)
Thanks for the discussion and your insight
What kind of options do you all think are worth considering for the winter? My NX is the 350h Run Flat 20"
Should I go down to 18'' wheels with appropriate winter tires
Keep 20" wheels and swap the run-flats with 20" winter tires (I don't even know if that's actually doable)
Swap for another set of 20" wheels with winter tires
Open to any opinion to start keeping an eye out for deals. Winters aren't too brutal -usually- in the pacific northwest but the occasional freak winter does happen like last year (my back still has PTSD from the daily shoveling)
Thanks for the discussion and your insight
08-13-22, 04:56 PM
#2
I am planning to shop for 18 inch alloy rims with winter tires and OEM TPMS. I am in southern Ontario, snow is not too heavy, Michelin xice would be my first choice.
08-13-22, 05:44 PM
#3
plus one here, 18" Xice. On the shelf about sensors, depends if they can even get them?
RCW wheels, correct fit, offset, bolt pattern, winter rated.
RCW wheels, correct fit, offset, bolt pattern, winter rated.
08-13-22, 06:06 PM
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08-13-22, 06:25 PM
#5
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Do you know if it there is anything that needs to be done when going from 20" to 18"? Is it just straight swap or is there some calibration needed?
What's the motivation for getting sensors?
May the deal gods be with us in the hunt.
What's the motivation for getting sensors?
May the deal gods be with us in the hunt.
08-13-22, 06:26 PM
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What's the motivation for getting sensors?
May the deal gods be with us in the hunt.
08-13-22, 06:45 PM
#7
@FastFord What's the proper offset for the 18s? I can't see the find the info online
@Tolwynd33 The mounting and calibration is done when you purchase the tire and rims. You just need to swap it every season.
@Tolwynd33 The mounting and calibration is done when you purchase the tire and rims. You just need to swap it every season.
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08-13-22, 08:27 PM
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Weather is still nice and warm but wanted to start looking and planning ahead.
What kind of options do you all think are worth considering for the winter? My NX is the 350h Run Flat 20"
Should I go down to 18'' wheels with appropriate winter tires
Keep 20" wheels and swap the run-flats with 20" winter tires (I don't even know if that's actually doable)
Swap for another set of 20" wheels with winter tires
Open to any opinion to start keeping an eye out for deals. Winters aren't too brutal -usually- in the pacific northwest but the occasional freak winter does happen like last year (my back still has PTSD from the daily shoveling)
Thanks for the discussion and your insight
What kind of options do you all think are worth considering for the winter? My NX is the 350h Run Flat 20"
Should I go down to 18'' wheels with appropriate winter tires
Keep 20" wheels and swap the run-flats with 20" winter tires (I don't even know if that's actually doable)
Swap for another set of 20" wheels with winter tires
Open to any opinion to start keeping an eye out for deals. Winters aren't too brutal -usually- in the pacific northwest but the occasional freak winter does happen like last year (my back still has PTSD from the daily shoveling)
Thanks for the discussion and your insight
I'm also thinking aftermarket 18" rims. I plan on looking at what I can get from Costco for tires. There's usually a deal on tires about this time annually...
08-13-22, 08:37 PM
#9
I’m also looking for winter tires. I may just have them installed on the current 18” rims, then next spring shop for rims. Once snow hits here in Anchorage, the roads pretty much stay bad until spring. I’ve run Bridgestone Blizzaks on both our vehicles for years.
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08-14-22, 09:48 AM
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Another vote for the Bridgestone Blizzaks. Zero problems with these tires in the mountains.
08-14-22, 10:38 AM
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Open to any opinion to start keeping an eye out for deals. Winters aren't too brutal -usually- in the pacific northwest but the occasional freak winter does happen like last year (my back still has PTSD from the daily shoveling)
Thanks for the discussion and your insight
Other things to consider if you haven't already. I think peeps in BC/Canada are more used to seasonal swaps. You may already have these parts figured out.
Where are you going to store your extra wheels. (I stored mine at the dealer as I didn't have room at residence)
How are you going to get them swapped. (again dealer) $200 spring 200 fall. (storage was covered by the fees of swapping)
TMPS challenges. (dealer routinely messed up TMPS programming) I wish more cars had the dual TMPS settings for exactly this situation.
In my region swapping doesn't seem to be very common and therefore the infrastructure around storage, swapping, TMPS management seem poor and confusing. Other parts of the US, Canada, Europe, etc. these things are routine.
I've only done swapping on 1 car (my most recent) for 4 years. I liked the great traction and confidence, but I won't be doing it again. At least not around here.
I don't do winter sports so most of those rare days where the weather is bad, I just ended up not going out.
I think climates where winter is harsher, and/or people more into winter sports or have critical jobs the swap could make great sense.
Sorry, might not be quite what you were asking. Just extra stuff to consider if you hadn't already. Or for other readers later to consider.
Cheers
08-14-22, 10:41 AM
#12
My Lexus dealer sells RWC wheels. They are a company from Montreal Canada. My GM dealer also sold them. You can check out what they have at rwc wheels. Input your vehicle and they will tell you what's available for your car, with the specs of your car. They do not sell universal fit rims, and me, I wouldn't buy universal fit....that's just me.
Had three sets of their wheels and had zero issues.
Not sure what our bolt pattern or off set is, just forget and too lazy to check. But they have the correct wheels.
Going from 20 inch summers to 18 winter with a taller profile, so no need to do anything but slap them on!
Blizzaks are great also!
Had three sets of their wheels and had zero issues.
Not sure what our bolt pattern or off set is, just forget and too lazy to check. But they have the correct wheels.
Going from 20 inch summers to 18 winter with a taller profile, so no need to do anything but slap them on!
Blizzaks are great also!
Last edited by FastFord; 08-14-22 at 11:17 AM.
08-14-22, 11:10 AM
#13
When we lived in Portland OR. I never swapped tires, but now living in the mountains in BC winter tires are law (and common sense) if you want to traverse the passes.
The last few years I've been storing the other set of tires in my garage, but will go back to the dealer storing and installing them.
No matter the cost of the tires I'll be putting on Blizzaks.
The last few years I've been storing the other set of tires in my garage, but will go back to the dealer storing and installing them.
No matter the cost of the tires I'll be putting on Blizzaks.
I'm down in the Puget Sound area Not in the city, but the foothills.
Other things to consider if you haven't already. I think peeps in BC/Canada are more used to seasonal swaps. You may already have these parts figured out.
Where are you going to store your extra wheels. (I stored mine at the dealer as I didn't have room at residence)
How are you going to get them swapped. (again dealer) $200 spring 200 fall. (storage was covered by the fees of swapping)
TMPS challenges. (dealer routinely messed up TMPS programming) I wish more cars had the dual TMPS settings for exactly this situation.
In my region swapping doesn't seem to be very common and therefore the infrastructure around storage, swapping, TMPS management seem poor and confusing. Other parts of the US, Canada, Europe, etc. these things are routine.
I've only done swapping on 1 car (my most recent) for 4 years. I liked the great traction and confidence, but I won't be doing it again. At least not around here.
I don't do winter sports so most of those rare days where the weather is bad, I just ended up not going out.
I think climates where winter is harsher, and/or people more into winter sports or have critical jobs the swap could make great sense.
Sorry, might not be quite what you were asking. Just extra stuff to consider if you hadn't already. Or for other readers later to consider.
Cheers
Other things to consider if you haven't already. I think peeps in BC/Canada are more used to seasonal swaps. You may already have these parts figured out.
Where are you going to store your extra wheels. (I stored mine at the dealer as I didn't have room at residence)
How are you going to get them swapped. (again dealer) $200 spring 200 fall. (storage was covered by the fees of swapping)
TMPS challenges. (dealer routinely messed up TMPS programming) I wish more cars had the dual TMPS settings for exactly this situation.
In my region swapping doesn't seem to be very common and therefore the infrastructure around storage, swapping, TMPS management seem poor and confusing. Other parts of the US, Canada, Europe, etc. these things are routine.
I've only done swapping on 1 car (my most recent) for 4 years. I liked the great traction and confidence, but I won't be doing it again. At least not around here.
I don't do winter sports so most of those rare days where the weather is bad, I just ended up not going out.
I think climates where winter is harsher, and/or people more into winter sports or have critical jobs the swap could make great sense.
Sorry, might not be quite what you were asking. Just extra stuff to consider if you hadn't already. Or for other readers later to consider.
Cheers
08-14-22, 11:17 AM
#14
I just looked wheel stuff up
Looks like:
center bore is 60.1mm
bolt pattern 5x114.3 or 5x4.5"
Lug bolts M14 x 1.5
Looks like:
center bore is 60.1mm
bolt pattern 5x114.3 or 5x4.5"
Lug bolts M14 x 1.5
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08-14-22, 11:58 AM
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I'm down in the Puget Sound area Not in the city, but the foothills.
Other things to consider if you haven't already. I think peeps in BC/Canada are more used to seasonal swaps. You may already have these parts figured out.
Where are you going to store your extra wheels. (I stored mine at the dealer as I didn't have room at residence)
How are you going to get them swapped. (again dealer) $200 spring 200 fall. (storage was covered by the fees of swapping)
TMPS challenges. (dealer routinely messed up TMPS programming) I wish more cars had the dual TMPS settings for exactly this situation.
In my region swapping doesn't seem to be very common and therefore the infrastructure around storage, swapping, TMPS management seem poor and confusing. Other parts of the US, Canada, Europe, etc. these things are routine.
I've only done swapping on 1 car (my most recent) for 4 years. I liked the great traction and confidence, but I won't be doing it again. At least not around here.
I don't do winter sports so most of those rare days where the weather is bad, I just ended up not going out.
I think climates where winter is harsher, and/or people more into winter sports or have critical jobs the swap could make great sense.
Sorry, might not be quite what you were asking. Just extra stuff to consider if you hadn't already. Or for other readers later to consider.
Cheers
Other things to consider if you haven't already. I think peeps in BC/Canada are more used to seasonal swaps. You may already have these parts figured out.
Where are you going to store your extra wheels. (I stored mine at the dealer as I didn't have room at residence)
How are you going to get them swapped. (again dealer) $200 spring 200 fall. (storage was covered by the fees of swapping)
TMPS challenges. (dealer routinely messed up TMPS programming) I wish more cars had the dual TMPS settings for exactly this situation.
In my region swapping doesn't seem to be very common and therefore the infrastructure around storage, swapping, TMPS management seem poor and confusing. Other parts of the US, Canada, Europe, etc. these things are routine.
I've only done swapping on 1 car (my most recent) for 4 years. I liked the great traction and confidence, but I won't be doing it again. At least not around here.
I don't do winter sports so most of those rare days where the weather is bad, I just ended up not going out.
I think climates where winter is harsher, and/or people more into winter sports or have critical jobs the swap could make great sense.
Sorry, might not be quite what you were asking. Just extra stuff to consider if you hadn't already. Or for other readers later to consider.
Cheers
I've room in the garage so storage will be ok.
We don't do winter sports but enjoy winter drives up to Whistler and likely to Banff. I suppose my biggest reason is being extra sensitive to safety with having newborns this year and driving them around.
I'm such a noob when it comes to cars, I didn't realize TMPS would be so critical when it comes to swapping out wheels sizes and tires for the NX. We would didn't even think about it for our previous car, a 2012 Mazda 3; just booked a tire swap at Costco ($75 CAD) when the time came in the year.