murphysf

anyone run 235/70r16 size tires?

I believe they are just a bit bigger?

Audiqv8

Lexmex

I used to. I ran 235/70/16 Michelin CrossTerrains for about 15 years and only recently went back 225/70/16 Falkens about a year ago.

You will notice the different when you drive as it feels a bit more like a tank. They fit just fine and will never rub.

Seee

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I am running 235/70 16 Falken AT3W's on mine. I just posted a pic of it in a recent thread I started. No rubbing of any kind. Love the look of it.

Bill Dowd

I am running the Bridgestone tires from Costco with a 800 tread rating, I waited for Costco to have their sale on Bridgestone tires. about every 4 months they put on Bridgestone or Michelin tires.
These sales will save a ton of money I always go for the highest tread wear 800 for longevity and mileage wear.
Both Michelin and Bridgestone have tires with 800 tread wear at Costco.
I am using 235/70/16 tires with no problems they give your Lexus RX 300 a great smooth ride.

murphysf

Hello

The RX300 stock tire size is 225/70R16.

I know that people run 235/70R16 without any problems.

I understand that the 235 is about a 1/2" taller and 1/2" wider. So about 1/4" inch bigger inner/ outer and top/bottom.

Would there be an issue running 235s in the front and 225 in the rear?

I know that there will be a rotational difference but want to know if it is enough to cause an issue with the AWD?

Audiqv8

Yes. You need to run the same size tire for AWD. My sister-in-law had a BMW 535xi and the dealer wanted to replace all four tire because one blew out and couldn't be repaired.