rob_es350 Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Just posted this the other day, and now I can't find it, so sorry for the repeat if it is posted elsewhere. I have a 2011 ES350 with 215/55 17 tires. Those are the only size tires the car can come with. I would like to go with a bigger tire to improve handling. To get the same diameter, I would need a 235/50 17, or a 235/45 18. Please let me know if going from the 215 stock tire to the 235 will fit properly on the ES350. I wouldn't think it would be a problem, but I am not sure sonce the factory does not offer a tire size option. Thanks all. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_es350 Posted December 20, 2010 Author Share Posted December 20, 2010 After speaking with some tire retailers..it sounds like you can safely go up one size from 215 to 225 (only a 10mm increase in width) so to replace the stock 215/55-17 the 3 choices would be: 225/50-17 225/45-18 (need to upgrade the wheels) 225/40-19 (need to upgrade the wheels) all 3 options have virtually the same diameter as the original, so the speedometer will be almost perfect, but performance would be improved with the any of the 3, with the larger wheels providing the biggest performance benefit Please let me know if anyone has upgraded the tires on their es350..curious as to the handling improvement with the various upgrades thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_es350 Posted January 11, 2011 Author Share Posted January 11, 2011 anyone try bigger tires or wheels on their es350? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyola Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 I am running 18x8 40 offset fronts IS 350 wheels on my es350 on 225/45/18 with no problems .... but would like to go to a 18x8 35 offset and 245 /45/18 but cannot find any info ...there is a post with a guy running 20 s on a 245 but not all specs are there he said no problems .I want to keep some of the ride comfort but do want the 18s . .any input appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VBdenny Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 I changed the tires on my ES330 to 225/60-16 car came with either 205mm or 215mm, can't remember. On the LS400 I had I changed the factory tires (205/65-15) to 225/60-15 without issues. As long as the tire is the same height, you will be okay. Tire Rack has comparision charts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyola Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 So now I am running a 245/45/18 18x8 rim 35 offset on my 07 es350 no problems. You can use the tire calculater on line to see the difference with the tires both stock and what you want to .l went from stock 215/55/17 to a 225/45/18 now to the wider 245/45/18 and just a hair taller with no problems and no modefications to car .The ride is even smoother. Hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oshomzee Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 i have a 2010 Es 350 .i recently bought 235/55/R17 tires pls advise if its safe. and the disadvantage and also can 5 liters of oil be enough for oil change?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VBdenny Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Tires are okay, seems about the standard size for that year. The 3.3L engine took 5qts, not so sure on the 3.5L. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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