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2009 Lexus IS C tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x114.3 on every 2009 trim.

Tires for the 2009 Lexus IS C

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

  1. 225/45R17 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · Middle East, Japan
    Check price on Amazon · 225/45R17
  2. 225/45R17 front + 245/45R17 rear Best-rated standard on 2 trims · Japan, USA
    Check price on Amazon · 225/45R17 front Check price on Amazon · 245/45R17 rear
  3. 225/40R18 Best-rated optional on 2 trims · Middle East, Japan
    Check price on Amazon · 225/40R18

Also listed: 225/40R18 + 255/40R18 225/35R19 225/35R19 + 255/35R19 235/35R19 235/35R19 + 275/35R19 245/30R19 245/30R19 + 275/30R19

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Trims sold in 2009
4
Generation
XE20 sold in 3 market versions

4 trims sold in 2009

Sold in 3 market versions with different tire sizes. Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure.

Lexus IS C XE20

2009–2015 4 trims

Japan

2 trims
IS C IS250C (DBA-GSE20) 212 hp · 4GR-FSE V6 225/45R17 90W / 245/45R17 95W 4 fitments
Generation
XE20 · 2009–2015
Market
Japan
Power
212 hp
Engine
4GR-FSE V6, Petrol
Center bore
60.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/45R17 Check price on Amazon · 245/45R17 Wheels 17x8 ET45 · 5x114.3 · 60.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front225/45R17 90WRim 17x8 ET45 5x114.335 psi
Rear245/45R17 95WRim 17x8 ET45 5x114.338 psi
Front225/40R18 88WRim 18x8 ET45 5x114.335 psi
Rear255/40R18 95WRim 18x8.5 ET50 5x114.338 psi
Front225/35R19 87YRim 19x8 ET45 5x114.336 psi
Rear255/35R19 93YRim 19x8.5 ET50 5x114.339 psi
Front235/35R19 88YRim 19x8 ET45 5x114.336 psi
Rear275/35R19 95WRim 19x9 ET45 5x114.339 psi

How to read 90W: 90 is the load index (up to 1,323 lb / 600 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET45 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

IS C IS350C (DBA-GSE21) 314 hp · 2GR-FSE V6 225/45R17 90W 4 fitments
Generation
XE20 · 2009–2015
Market
Japan
Power
314 hp
Engine
2GR-FSE V6, Petrol
Center bore
60.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/45R17 Wheels 17x8 ET45 · 5x114.3 · 60.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/45R17 90WRim 17x8 ET45 5x114.335 psi
225/40R18 88YRim 18x8.5 ET50 5x114.335 psi
225/35R19 87YRim 19x8.5 ET50 5x114.336 psi
235/35R19 88YRim 19x9 ET45 5x114.336 psi

How to read 90W: 90 is the load index (up to 1,323 lb / 600 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET45 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Middle East

1 trim
IS C IS300C 225 hp · 3.0L 3GR-FE V6 225/45R17 90W 5 fitments
Generation
XE20 · 2009–2015
Market
Middle East
Power
225 hp
Engine
3.0L 3GR-FE V6, Petrol
Center bore
60.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/45R17 Wheels 17x8 ET45 · 5x114.3 · 60.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/45R17 90WRim 17x8 ET45 5x114.335 psi
225/45R17 91VRim 17x8 ET45 5x114.335 psi
225/40R18 88WRim 18x8.5 ET50 5x114.335 psi
225/35R19 87YRim 19x8.5 ET50 5x114.336 psi
245/30R19 88YRim 19x9.5 ET45 5x114.336 psi

How to read 90W: 90 is the load index (up to 1,323 lb / 600 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET45 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

USA

1 trim
IS C IS350C 306 hp · 2GR-FSE V6 225/45R17 90W / 245/45R17 95W 5 fitments
Generation
XE20 · 2009–2015
Market
USA
Power
306 hp
Engine
2GR-FSE V6, Petrol
Center bore
60.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/45R17 Check price on Amazon · 245/45R17 Wheels 17x8 ET45 · 5x114.3 · 60.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front225/45R17 90WRim 17x8 ET45 5x114.335 psi
Rear245/45R17 95WRim 17x8 ET45 5x114.338 psi
Front225/45R17 91VRim 17x8 ET45 5x114.335 psi
Rear245/45R17 95VRim 17x8 ET45 5x114.338 psi
Front225/40R18 88YRim 18x8 ET45 5x114.335 psi
Rear255/40R18 95YRim 18x8.5 ET50 5x114.338 psi
Front225/35R19 87YRim 19x8 ET45 5x114.336 psi
Rear255/35R19 93YRim 19x8.5 ET50 5x114.339 psi
Front245/30R19 88YRim 19x8.5 ET40 5x114.336 psi
Rear275/30R19 95YRim 19x9.5 ET45 5x114.339 psi

How to read 90W: 90 is the load index (up to 1,323 lb / 600 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 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.
Staggered
A wider tire on the rear axle than the front. Front-to-back rotation is not possible.
Thread size
Lug bolt or nut thread — needed when buying aftermarket fasteners.
Trims sold in 2009
4
Generation
XE20 sold in 3 market versions
Other years
All years (2009–2015)

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