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2003 Lexus GS tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x114.3 on every 2003 trim.

Tires for the 2003 Lexus GS

Sizes most trims come with first. Open your trim below for its exact size.

  1. 225/55R16 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · optional on 2 · USA, Europe
    Check price on Amazon · 225/55R16
  2. 215/60R16 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · USA, Europe
    Check price on Amazon · 215/60R16
  3. 225/50R17 Best-rated optional on 2 trims · USA, Europe
    Check price on Amazon · 225/50R17

Also listed: 225/55R17 235/45R17 235/45R18 245/40R18

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Trims sold in 2003
4
Generation
S160 sold in 2 market versions

4 trims sold in 2003

Sold in 2 market versions. Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure.

Lexus GS S160

1998–2005 4 trims

Europe

2 trims
GS GS300 216 hp · 3.0L 2JZ-GE I6 215/60R16 94V 4 fitments
Generation
S160 · 1998–2005
Market
Europe
Power
216 hp
Engine
3.0L 2JZ-GE I6, Petrol
Center bore
60.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 215/60R16 Wheels 16x7.5 ET45 · 5x114.3 · 60.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/60R16 94VRim 16x7.5 ET45 5x114.330 psi
225/55R16 94VRim 16x7.5 ET45 5x114.332 psi
225/55R17 93WRim 17x7.5 ET45 5x114.333 psi
235/45R18 92WRim 18x8 ET41 5x114.333 psi

How to read 94V: 94 is the load index (up to 1,477 lb / 670 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET45 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

GS GS430 279 hp · 4.3L 3UZ-FE V8 225/55R16 94V 4 fitments
Generation
S160 · 1998–2005
Market
Europe
Power
279 hp
Engine
4.3L 3UZ-FE V8, Petrol
Center bore
60.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/55R16 Wheels 16x7.5 ET45 · 5x114.3 · 60.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/55R16 94VRim 16x7.5 ET45 5x114.330 psi
235/45R17 95ZRim 17x8 ET45 5x114.333 psi
225/50R17 93WRim 17x7.5 ET45 5x114.332 psi
245/40R18 93ZRim 18x8 ET40 5x114.335 psi

How to read 94V: 94 is the load index (up to 1,477 lb / 670 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET45 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

USA

2 trims
GS GS300 220 hp · 2JZ-GE I6 215/60R16 94V 4 fitments
Generation
S160 · 1998–2005
Market
USA
Power
220 hp
Engine
2JZ-GE I6, Petrol
Center bore
60.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 215/60R16 Wheels 16x7.5 ET45 · 5x114.3 · 60.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/60R16 94VRim 16x7.5 ET45 5x114.330 psi
225/55R16 94VRim 16x7.5 ET45 5x114.332 psi
225/55R17 93WRim 17x7.5 ET45 5x114.333 psi
235/45R18 92WRim 18x8 ET41 5x114.333 psi

How to read 94V: 94 is the load index (up to 1,477 lb / 670 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET45 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

GS GS430 300 hp · 3UZ-FE V8 225/55R16 94V 4 fitments
Generation
S160 · 1998–2005
Market
USA
Power
300 hp
Engine
3UZ-FE V8, Petrol
Center bore
60.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/55R16 Wheels 16x7.5 ET45 · 5x114.3 · 60.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/55R16 94VRim 16x7.5 ET45 5x114.330 psi
235/45R17 95ZRim 17x8 ET45 5x114.333 psi
225/50R17 93WRim 17x7.5 ET45 5x114.332 psi
245/40R18 93ZRim 18x8 ET40 5x114.335 psi

How to read 94V: 94 is the load index (up to 1,477 lb / 670 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET45 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

What these columns mean
Rim size
Rim diameter × width in inches, and the factory offset (ET) in millimetres, e.g. 18x7.5 ET25.
Bolt pattern (PCD)
Number of studs and the diameter of the circle they sit on. It must match exactly.
Center bore
Diameter of the hub hole. Larger aftermarket bores need hub-centric rings.
Pressure
Recommended cold inflation pressure for that axle, in psi.
Thread size
Lug bolt or nut thread — needed when buying aftermarket fasteners.
Trims sold in 2003
4
Generation
S160 sold in 2 market versions
Other years
All years (1993–2020)

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