Lexus getting old

Thanks for the reply. This is our first car with TPMS, so I'm still figuring it out. And you're exactly right, I'll be looking at the real snow tires, not just an all season with an aggressive tread. And I'll be careful to get the OD that matches the originals. We're north of Boston, so our winters are either long and cold, or short and mild. Doesn't seem to be an in between, and i like to be ready either way. Regards, Jim

We just bought a low-miles, certified 2009 RX350 AWD. This is to replace our late, beloved 2000 RX300. I'm looking to put winter tires and wheels on it so the minty 18" Lexus wheels look better longer and the new 18" summer tires last longer. I've bought winter tire/wheel packages in the past for various cars, but my experience is that the wheels in those sets are kinda soft and easily bent on curbs or pot holes, so I thought I'd try a different approach. I have a line on a set of 2006 17" Highlander factory alloys, in excellent condition, and was wondering if they'd fit. The bolt circle and offset match, so am I missing anything? The 18" wheels have the tire pressure sensors. Do I need that? If they just go away, will I get warnings of some kind? Or can they be installed in the Highlander wheels? What about aftermarket sensors? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, everyone, Jim