Plus Sized Wheels/tires On My 97 Es300

[anewman]

In case anyone is thinking about minor plus sizing (larger wheel) their wheels and tires, Here is my 2 cents.

I have a 97 ES300 that had the original 15x6 inch chrome 5 spoke wheels and 205/65/15 tires. After 10 years of wear and tear (not to mention salt damage) the chrome started pealing and causing air to leak, so I decided to give it an update. I went with 17x7 (+45 offset)- 7 spoke chrome wheels from a 2007 ES , with 215/50/17 Yokohama Avid V4S tires. I LOVE IT. The change totally updated the look and feel of an already pristine car, with absolutely no rubbing (as you would get from bigger or wider wheels/tires). (The car is not lowered.)

Hope this helps anyone looking to slightly plus size, or update their 97-02 ES.

[steviej]

anewman,

your post would be so much more awesome if YOU POSTED A PICTURE of the 17s. They must look real nice. :chairshot: Buuut, we don't know that, do we. (I just playing with ya). Please post pics.

steviej

[anewman]

Here is what it looks like.

[steviej]

schweeeeett.

[anewman]

Thanks.

[99lexus]

Hi Anewman,

Are you still around in the forum? When you upgrade to 17, do you loose a lot of drive quality. How much harsher ride you get, compage to the 15 stock wheels?

Thanks,