2001 Es300 Fitted With 2002 Gs300 Wheels/tires ?

Lou_Jr · January 7, 2005

Hello - I am new to this forum, and in need of some help. I have already read numerous posts here regarding various wheel/tire applications, but none that have answered my questions.

I have a 2001 ES300 Coach Edition. Stock setup is 16" x 6" wheels with 205/60 tires.

I would like to fit a set of wheels/tires from a 2002 GS300 that are 16" x 7.5" with 215/60 tires.

Will this work without any additional modifications (i.e. spacers, etc.)? Will the tires stick out too far? Will the ride and/or handling be affected?

Many thanks.

lexusk8 · January 7, 2005

The GS wheels on the ES unfortunately won't work without modifications like spacers. Possibly the same deal with RX300 and IS300 wheels.

Have you looked into plus-sizing your wheel size (i.e. 17x7, 18x8, etc.)?

Lou_Jr · January 7, 2005

No, I have not. I really don't know much about "plus-sizing". Can I move to something like 17x7 without any modifications?

My situation is this: I have one bad wheel (hairline crack, causing a slow air leak). I have not been able to find a replacement, except at the dealer, which will run me about $425.

So, I would rather purchase a whole new set, but I don't know what my options are. I do not want to get into any modifications like spacers or suspension mods.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated...

SW03ES · January 7, 2005

Try www.aaarims.com you can buy one refurbished wheel.

mxl4729 · January 9, 2005

Try www.aaarims.com you can buy one refurbished wheel.

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there are places online that you can send your rim to that will fix crack and stuff like that.

I have IS300 tires on my ES and the front fit with out spaces but the rear need them to keep the tires from rubing aganst strut. adding a 3/16 inch spacer fixed that.