18" vs 20" Tires?
#106
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That's ridiculous. Did you ride along with a dealer rep? If not, I'd suggest you insist that someone ride with you and when it starts vibrating look him in the eye and ask if he feels it.
#107
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Perhaps real wheel balance issue if you feel it in your seat. Rotate the tires and see how it feels - if the vibration is then in the steering wheel, it's probably a tire out of balance.
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No doubt it's a balance issue, but my point was he shouldn't be diagnosing the problem. The dealer should.
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I upgraded to 20\" wheels as I felt the 18's seemed a little too small for the size of the vehicle . I was considering 22's but I didnt want to go with a smaller ratio size tire as I still wanted to maintain a softer ride. I think 20's were the perfect compromise .
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That's it in a nutshell. The 18s just don't fit a luxury vehicle like this.
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I don't notice the size difference between the before and after shots, but I do like the "after" rims.
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Any difference in ride quality? I was under the impression the 20s didn't ride as nice as the 18s, which is why I specifically opted for 18s when I went looking.
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No I personally am a huge supporter of maintaining ride quality and comfort so I was very hesitant on getting the 20's but I figure if i could feel any difference i could always revert back to the 18's which feel very plush and just place these new 20's on a Camry that I own but after driving a few hundred miles on them I can not feel any difference in softness or stiffness . They feel exactly the same as stock 18's OEM . Im using a 235/55/20 Bridgestone Dueler HP Sport All season tire with this setup . The rims are Enkei Phantom Anthracite 20x8.5 with a 40mm offset . It sticks out 1.1 mm further out from stock which is unnoticeable . Some people would probably opt for a 22" or possible lower their vehicle with the RSR lowering springs but Im not planning on this doing as this is just a lease .
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yes - drove w/two technicians on two separate occasions. Balanced, aligned, rims checked, tire round checked - all fine or minor adjustments made. Everyone says I feel nothing as described. Definitely going to 18" wheels as soon as feasible.
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I have the standard 19 inches.
Side track a little, I went to Costco to change one tire, cost $220 plus $15 installation plus tax (need special order)
quickly went back to Lexus Dealer cost $255 OTD.
Anyone know better price else where? This is the second time I change my 2017 RX450h.
Too many curves hitting
Side track a little, I went to Costco to change one tire, cost $220 plus $15 installation plus tax (need special order)
quickly went back to Lexus Dealer cost $255 OTD.
Anyone know better price else where? This is the second time I change my 2017 RX450h.
Too many curves hitting
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#119
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I have the standard 19 inches.
Side track a little, I went to Costco to change one tire, cost $220 plus $15 installation plus tax (need special order)
quickly went back to Lexus Dealer cost $255 OTD.
Anyone know better price else where? This is the second time I change my 2017 RX450h.
Too many curves hitting![Frown](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
Side track a little, I went to Costco to change one tire, cost $220 plus $15 installation plus tax (need special order)
quickly went back to Lexus Dealer cost $255 OTD.
Anyone know better price else where? This is the second time I change my 2017 RX450h.
Too many curves hitting
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I assume you mean "hitting too many curbs"? If so, you better be careful you don't damage the rim. Then you'll be talking real money!
#120
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If you add up all the Costco charges, it probably equals the dealer price. You could try pricing it out on Tirerack dot com, but there will be a mounting and balancing charge wherever you bring it.
I assume you mean "hitting too many curbs"? If so, you better be careful you don't damage the rim. Then you'll be talking real money!
I assume you mean "hitting too many curbs"? If so, you better be careful you don't damage the rim. Then you'll be talking real money!