Recommendation for larger sidewall height tire?
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Recommendation for larger sidewall height tire?
I have the factory Bridgestone 21” tires on my RX450h+. Works well, but the ride is not as smooth as I’d favor. The larger sidewall height on the 19” wheels ride softer, imo. Any recommendations on specific tires as a replacement? Thanks in advance.
#2
235/60R19 tires with 19" wheels if you want the speedometer/odometer to still be mostly accurate. You could also do 235/55R20 with 20" wheels (this was the largest OEM wheel/tire on the gen 4 RX). Discount Tire has a calculator you can play with to see how speedometer/odometer would be effected by tire size changes: https://www.discounttire.com/learn/tire-size-calculator
If you're not going to use OEM Gen 5 RX 19" wheels, you'll need this thread: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...gen-rx350.html
If you're not going to use OEM Gen 5 RX 19" wheels, you'll need this thread: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...gen-rx350.html
Last edited by Urlik; 05-03-24 at 09:35 AM.
#4
I drive a Golf R, the wife has the RX. I'm used to driving on much less sidewall every day so it doesn't bother me a bit. lol
Last edited by Urlik; 05-03-24 at 12:04 PM.
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The closest is 235/60 on OEM 19" wheels. That's an extra inch of sidewall height. I found a set of new takeoffs on eBay for about a grand delivered and ordered a set of highly rated Michelin Cross Climate 2s from Costco to use during the snowy /salty winter months and the spring pothole season in my region. The low sidewalls on the 21's concern me until the potholes are repaired. The Michelins are a slight bit quieter and softer riding, but it's hardly noticeable. I also like the fact that since the CC2's are all season I have more flexibility as to when I switch over. If I lived in an area that did not have unpredictable/salty winters and potholes, I would definitely run the 21's all year.
Last edited by nowlen; 05-20-24 at 05:56 AM.
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#9
For sure I'd go down to the 19" and use the wider tire; I have the same wheels and was thinking the same thing. Biggest reason is aesthetics; It's an art to make a car look just right, and to function as it should. From the 2 tire options that are available in that size, I would go with the Michelins.
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WellsB (05-13-24)