OaksLexus Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 Hi all I am a proud owner of a 1999 Lexus ES300. The car has 15" rims that winter has taken its toll on. Next spring I plan to get new rims and tires, and was wondering, how big of a rim can I install before I greatly reduce ride quality? I like how the car drives now, and do not want to change it too much. Thanks all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papariccardo Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 I like how the car drives now, and do not want to change it too much. Thanks all! Personally, 17" wins IMO. Reasonable tyre price & big choice, ride quality pretty similar, much better handling/ cornering, good looking size too. I would go 225/45/17, but you may prefer 205/50/17. Any bigger and you will upset rolling diameter & comfort, 18" max and then you will need 35 or 40 profile . Dubs are for the teen set, they look wrong on an ES, plus the economy & acceleration suffer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OaksLexus Posted October 24, 2007 Author Share Posted October 24, 2007 I like how the car drives now, and do not want to change it too much. Thanks all! Personally, 17" wins IMO. Reasonable tyre price & big choice, ride quality pretty similar, much better handling/ cornering, good looking size too. I would go 225/45/17, but you may prefer 205/50/17. Any bigger and you will upset rolling diameter & comfort, 18" max and then you will need 35 or 40 profile . Dubs are for the teen set, they look wrong on an ES, plus the economy & acceleration suffer. Thanks, I was thinking 17" in my mind but wanted to check. Now to find a rim that will make this car look sexy! lol I dont want it to be to flashy, just a classic handsome look if you know what I mean. I am 33, so no longer a kid. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin97 Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 I like how the car drives now, and do not want to change it too much. Thanks all! Personally, 17" wins IMO. Reasonable tyre price & big choice, ride quality pretty similar, much better handling/ cornering, good looking size too. I would go 225/45/17, but you may prefer 205/50/17. Any bigger and you will upset rolling diameter & comfort, 18" max and then you will need 35 or 40 profile . Dubs are for the teen set, they look wrong on an ES, plus the economy & acceleration suffer. Thanks, I was thinking 17" in my mind but wanted to check. Now to find a rim that will make this car look sexy! lol I dont want it to be to flashy, just a classic handsome look if you know what I mean. I am 33, so no longer a kid. lol i run a 215 50 r17 a littel wide and the same height as stock. i like my rims Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OaksLexus Posted October 25, 2007 Author Share Posted October 25, 2007 Yeah your ES looks good! Anyone else? Would love to see your custom rims on your ES to give me a better feel of the look I want. Thanks ALL!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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