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2001 Lexus IS tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x114.3 on every 2001 trim.

Tires for the 2001 Lexus IS

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

  1. 205/55R16 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · Europe, USA
    Check price on Amazon · 205/55R16
  2. 215/45R17 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · optional on 2 · Europe, USA
    Check price on Amazon · 215/45R17
  3. 225/45R17 Best-rated optional on 3 trims · Europe, USA
    Check price on Amazon · 225/45R17

Also listed: 225/40R18 245/35R18

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Trims sold in 2001
3
Generation
XE10 sold in 2 market versions

3 trims sold in 2001

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

Lexus IS XE10

1999–2005 3 trims

Europe

2 trims
IS IS200 153 hp · 1G-FE I6 205/55R16 89V 4 fitments
Generation
XE10 · 1999–2005
Market
Europe
Power
153 hp
Engine
1G-FE I6, Petrol
Center bore
60.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/55R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET50 · 5x114.3 · 60.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/55R16 89VRim 16x6.5 ET50 5x114.330 psi
215/45R17 87WRim 17x7 ET50 5x114.333 psi
225/45R17 89WRim 17x7.5 ET55 5x114.333 psi
225/40R18 89WRim 18x7.5 ET48 5x114.333 psi

How to read 89V: 89 is the load index (up to 1,279 lb / 580 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET50 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

IS IS300 211 hp · 2GZ-GE I6 215/45R17 87W 4 fitments
Generation
XE10 · 1999–2005
Market
Europe
Power
211 hp
Engine
2GZ-GE I6, Petrol
Center bore
60.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 215/45R17 Wheels 17x7 ET50 · 5x114.3 · 60.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/45R17 87WRim 17x7 ET50 5x114.333 psi
225/45R17 89WRim 17x7.5 ET55 5x114.333 psi
225/40R18 87WRim 18x7.5 ET55 5x114.333 psi
245/35R18 89WRim 18x8 ET48 5x114.333 psi

How to read 87W: 87 is the load index (up to 1,202 lb / 545 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET50 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

USA

1 trim
IS IS300 215 hp · 2JZ-GE I6 205/55R16 89V 4 fitments
Generation
XE10 · 1999–2005
Market
USA
Power
215 hp
Engine
2JZ-GE I6, Petrol
Center bore
60.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/55R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET50 · 5x114.3 · 60.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/55R16 89VRim 16x6.5 ET50 5x114.333 psi
215/45R17 87WRim 17x7 ET50 5x114.333 psi
225/45R17 89WRim 17x7.5 ET55 5x114.333 psi
225/40R18 89WRim 18x8 ET48 5x114.333 psi

How to read 89V: 89 is the load index (up to 1,279 lb / 580 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET50 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 2001
3
Generation
XE10 sold in 2 market versions
Other years
All years (1999–2027)

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