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Old 12-16-23, 03:19 PM
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Default 2023 350h - 20 inch wheels and snow tires

We bought some new wheels to go along with the snow tires. Downsized to 20" as there were significantly more options compared to 21". The wheels took 2 weeks to arrive and the tires took 4 weeks.

Wheels: Enkei Onx
Tires: Michelin X-Ice 235/55R/20

It terms of ride quality and road noise it's surprisingly similar to the OEM tires. Perhaps even a little better. We haven't had a dump of snow yet so I can't comment on the performance.
For wheels we were also considering the Enkei SVX, Ruffino Teknik and Art Replica Replica 261.



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Old 12-16-23, 05:23 PM
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I went with :
Kraze KR194 wheels in 20"x8.5" with a 5x4.5" (114.3mm) bolt pattern and a +38mm offset.
I added hub centering rings with the correct 60.1mm Lexus hub diameter.
The Lexus lug bolts don't have the needed taper for the new wheels so tuner M14 x 1.5 lug bolts with a 60 degree cone taper were included with the wheels.
The tires are Goodyear Winter Command Ultra's in 235/55R20 rated 102H.
The TPMS sensors are generic aftermarket XTraSeal Smart Sensors.
Everything was ordered, programmed, mounted, balanced and shipped FedEx from a company called CWO ( Custom Wheel Outlet ) ( no connection/interest in this company )..

The dealer quoted me more for four 21" snow tires on my wheels and I'd have to pay for a twice a year change over...
I'm very satisfied with the purchase. The wheels look almost Lexus with the color and center cap style. I've run Goodyear Winter Command on previous cars with good results.


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Old 01-09-24, 07:18 AM
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Michelin's own website shows 235/50R21 101H BSW yet no one including Tire Rack has the tire?

X-ICE® SNOW


https://www.michelinman.com/auto/bro...5---50R21-101V
Old 01-09-24, 07:43 AM
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Originally Posted by jahnjva
Michelin's own website shows 235/50R21 101H BSW yet no one including Tire Rack has the tire?

X-ICE® SNOW


https://www.michelinman.com/auto/bro...5---50R21-101V
it will probably show up in a month or two. Same thing happened with the 19" CrossClimate2
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