Winter tire options
06-24-23, 02:36 PM
#31
Tirerack seems to indicate that the 235/55R20 size is a suitable snow tire for the 21" wheeled car, see their suggestions below. Hopefully the wheels you have them mounted on are compatible (clearance for the caliper, etc). Not sure how to determine that in advance, maybe whomever set you up with the snow wheel/tires you currently have, can answer that.
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireS...ar=235%2F50-21
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireS...ar=235%2F50-21
06-24-23, 05:28 PM
#32
No reason the snow tires won’t fit. Same bolt pattern, tire width, and same tire circumference. Unless Lexus made big changes to the offset, you’ll be good to go. Caliper clearance should be no issue since 19” wheels are standard.
06-24-23, 06:22 PM
#33
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06-25-23, 05:03 AM
#34
Don't forget LOAD RATING. You can look up any differences on TireRack.com You can compensate for minor differences by adjusting PSI.
Also (just for grins) look up circumference to see how the different size tires will affect your speedometer reading. Oh wait, I did it for you.
http://www.powerdog.com/tiresize.cgi
No significant difference.
Also (just for grins) look up circumference to see how the different size tires will affect your speedometer reading. Oh wait, I did it for you.
http://www.powerdog.com/tiresize.cgi
No significant difference.
06-25-23, 05:49 AM
#35
I knew the circumference would be good because the snows are just a -1 setup. Same width, one inch smaller wheel, sidewall percentage up 5%. No need to calculate. Putting the 21" wheels from a 2023 RX on a 2022 RX would be a +1 wheel/tire setup with same width, one inch bigger wheel, sidewall percentage down 5%. Load rating is a tire specific rating and doesn't effect fitment on the car but can effect safety if it is woefully inadequate which is unlikely for large tires on a SUV.
06-26-23, 04:15 AM
#36
As far as I know, 2023 RX has different wheel mounting radware (Lug bolts vs. lug nuts). Toyota OEM rims from 2022 and below will not fit the new RX5 without some aftermarket stud adapters.
06-26-23, 04:58 AM
#37
I know the pattern and spacing is unchanged. Hard to find bolt vs. lug nut info. Shouldn't matter as far as the wheels since they'll be the same if you use lug nuts or lug bolts.
Last edited by Urlik; 06-26-23 at 05:07 AM.
06-26-23, 05:12 AM
#38
I an really curious. I have not been able to find any M14 lug bolts with flat washer mounting face ( old Toyota/ Lexus wheel lug nuts).
06-26-23, 05:22 AM
#39
Snap. Did they move from a flat seat to a ball seat when they switched from nuts to bolts? Would definitely need some different bolts then. There should be enough market for them that someone would make them.
06-27-23, 02:22 PM
#40
Tire Belt instead of chain
Just a note that when I was picking up my RX350h, the dealer had me sign a form that said no chain is allowed on the tires, but tire belts are fine. So, just be aware!!!
06-29-23, 06:30 AM
#41
Yes, one of the reasons we avoided them. I often get the Nokian winter tires (Hakkapelliitas)...I have noted, and have seen similar info elsewhere, that the "all weather" tires which came with our car, Michelin Primacies, seem fine for warm weather but they do not look like they are up to the task of dealing with real snow, should you happen to be in a snowy region....even for all weather tires, the tread pattern is especially lacking for snow...
06-29-23, 06:35 AM
#42
06-29-23, 10:25 AM
#44
07-01-23, 01:06 PM
#45
Intermediate
I'm going to have to see what's available in October at snow tire time, I need a genuine snow tire...nothing available now near me, but that should change soon.