NX350h WHEEL SIZE

[Mike0811]

Hi All, l am just on the cusp of placing an order for an NX350h with premium pack. However l am a little concerned that unless you upgrade to F Sport trim the wheel size is 18inches and every video or photo of the car l have seen seem to have 20inch wheels fitted. This makes me think the 18inchers are going to look ridiculously small. Has anyone seen a photo of the vehicle with the smaller rims that can reassure me that they look OK?
 

Many Thanks.

[subria88]

Well the overall size with tyres will be roughly the same whether it's 18" or 20" wheels - just the sidewalls for the 20" will be smaller.

Off the lexus uk website for the config below, should be the difference

 

[Mike0811]

OK, thanks Jeff, l wasn’t sure how representative those images are but providing the overall size including the tyre are almost the same that should look fine. Probably have a slightly better ride as well. The dealer does not have the any demonstrators yet but you can bet when they do they will be of the higher spec models with 20inchers.

[loknx]

have a look at this video, same wheel as UK's base 350h.

if you search nx250 2022 on youtube there are plenty more other videos with this same wheel, obviously not as cool as the bigger wheels but not too bad imo.

BTW my dealer said the new price are effective from 3rd Jan, so if you place an order quick enough you might be able to lock in the lower price still!

good luck!

 

 

[Mike0811]

Thanks for this, l agree, looks just fine. Placed an order today so just managed to beat the price increase. Dealer suggesting delivery June or July, can’t wait.

[NX350 HOPES]

Can't tell you how helpful I found this conversation.....was having the exact same problem! Imo the 18s will look smaller but I've told myself I'm happy with the premium pack and the more comfortable ride! The 20" wheels create a lot more noise too apparently

[bilun777]

Cheaper replacement tyres as well.

[steve2006]

Hi Muhammad and welcome to the LOC.

How times have changed, my very first car back in 1976 was an old Mini with 10” wheels then a Ford Escort with 12” wheels.

As time went on there were 13” and 14” wheels.

Today 18” seem to be the starting point with tyres twice as wide to handle the power of present cars.

Given the state of UK roads you are making the best decision with 18” wheels.

[NX350 HOPES]

On 1/2/2022 at 1:23 PM, Mike0811 said:

Thanks for this, l agree, looks just fine. Placed an order today so just managed to beat the price increase. Dealer suggesting delivery June or July, can’t wait.

Hi Mike, any luck on this delivery? Mine had been scheduled for Aug and just notified it will be pushed back but no date given! Wondering if anyone else in same position??

[bigglesfllesundone]

Please does anyone know if you can order an NX with 18” wheels, if it is say a Takumi, which usually comes with 20” wheels?

Petrol consumption is 10% better and damage to tyres and wheels less likely with the smaller wheels.

[Husky125]

I was told it was not possible on the specification of my car, disappointed as did not want run flats !

[Roland_F]

Does anyone know if it is possible to order 18" rims separately from Lexus parts for the new NX?  So far, I can only locate rims for the older NX.  Ideally, I'd want 18" rims with all-season tyres rather than the 20" plus summers that should come with the car when it eventually gets built.

[ColinBarber]

1 hour ago, Roland_F said:

Does anyone know if it is possible to order 18" rims separately from Lexus parts for the new NX? 

Sure, but they won't be cheap.

[imgo]

I had no idea that rims were that costly

 

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[malcolmw]

The model NX350h we have ordered has the 20 inch RFTs as standard. However, as we have an extra set of 18 inch wheels and winter tyres for our old NX300h I checked to see if they could be fitted.

It turns out that they can't as they now use a bigger wheel stud size (M12) on the new model even though PCD and offsets are the same.