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2016 Lexus LS tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x120 on every 2016 trim.

Tires for the 2016 Lexus LS

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

  1. 235/50R18 Best-rated standard on 12 trims · Japan, Europe, USA
    Check price on Amazon · 235/50R18
  2. 245/45R19 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · optional on 12 · Japan, Europe, USA
    Check price on Amazon · 245/45R19
  3. 245/40R20 Best-rated optional on 10 trims · Europe, Japan, USA
    Check price on Amazon · 245/40R20

Also listed: 265/35R20 245/40R19

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Trims sold in 2016
14
Generation
XF40 sold in 3 market versions

14 trims sold in 2016

Sold in 3 market versions with different tire sizes. Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure. Trims with the same tires and wheels share a row.

Lexus LS XF40

2012–2017 14 trims

Japan

6 trims
LS LS460 (DBA-USF40) +3 variants 386 hp · 1UR-FSE V8 235/50R18 97W 3 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: LS460 (DBA-USF45), LS460L (DBA-USF41), LS460L (DBA-USF46)

Generation
XF40 Facelift · 2012–2017
Market
Japan
Power
386 hp
Engine
1UR-FSE V8, Petrol
Center bore
60.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/50R18 Wheels 18x7.5 ET32 · 5x120 · 60.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
235/50R18 97WRim 18x7.5 ET32 5x12033 psi
245/45R19 98YRim 19x8 ET35 5x12035 psi
245/40R20 97YRim 20x8 ET35 5x12035 psi

How to read 97W: 97 is the load index (up to 1,609 lb / 730 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET32 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

LS LS600h (DAA-UVF45) +1 variant 389 hp · 2UR-FSE V8 · Hybrid 235/50R18 97W 3 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: LS600hL (DAA-UVF46)

Generation
XF40 Facelift · 2012–2017
Market
Japan
Power
389 hp
Engine
2UR-FSE V8, Hybrid
Center bore
60.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/50R18 Wheels 18x7.5 ET32 · 5x120 · 60.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
235/50R18 97WRim 18x7.5 ET32 5x12033 psi
245/45R19 98YRim 19x8 ET35 5x12035 psi
265/35R20 97YRim 20x8.5 ET30 5x12036 psi

How to read 97W: 97 is the load index (up to 1,609 lb / 730 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET32 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Europe

5 trims
LS LS460 +1 variant 383 hp · 4.6L 1UR-FSE V8 235/50R18 97W 3 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: LS460L AWD

Generation
XF40 Facelift · 2012–2017
Market
Europe
Power
383 hp
Engine
4.6L 1UR-FSE V8, Petrol
Center bore
60.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/50R18 Wheels 18x7.5 ET32 · 5x120 · 60.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
235/50R18 97WRim 18x7.5 ET32 5x12036 psi
245/45R19 98YRim 19x8 ET35 5x12036 psi
245/40R20 96YRim 20x8 ET35 5x12036 psi

How to read 97W: 97 is the load index (up to 1,609 lb / 730 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET32 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

LS LS460 AWD 365 hp · 4.6L 1UR-FSE V8 235/50R18 97W 5 fitments
Generation
XF40 Facelift · 2012–2017
Market
Europe
Power
365 hp
Engine
4.6L 1UR-FSE V8, Petrol
Center bore
60.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/50R18 Wheels 18x7.5 ET32 · 5x120 · 60.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
235/50R18 97WRim 18x7.5 ET32 5x12033 psi
235/50R18 97VRim 18x7.5 ET35 5x12033 psi
245/45R19 98YRim 19x8 ET35 5x12033 psi
245/45R19 98VRim 19x8 ET35 5x12033 psi
245/40R20 97YRim 20x8 ET35 5x12033 psi

How to read 97W: 97 is the load index (up to 1,609 lb / 730 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET32 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

LS LS600h 439 hp · 5.0L 2UR-FSE V8 · Hybrid 245/45R19 102Y 3 fitments
Generation
XF40 Facelift · 2012–2017
Market
Europe
Power
439 hp
Engine
5.0L 2UR-FSE V8, Hybrid
Center bore
60.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 245/45R19 Wheels 19x8 ET35 · 5x120 · 60.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
245/45R19 102YRim 19x8 ET35 5x12036 psi
245/40R20 99YRim 20x8 ET35 5x12036 psi
265/35R20 99YRim 20x8.5 ET30 5x12036 psi

How to read 102Y: 102 is the load index (up to 1,874 lb / 850 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET35 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

LS LS600hL 439 hp · 5.0L 2UR-FSE V8 · Hybrid 245/45R19 102Y 3 fitments
Generation
XF40 Facelift · 2012–2017
Market
Europe
Power
439 hp
Engine
5.0L 2UR-FSE V8, Hybrid
Center bore
60.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 245/45R19 Wheels 19x8 ET35 · 5x120 · 60.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
245/45R19 102YRim 19x8 ET35 5x12036 psi
245/40R19 99YRim 19x8 ET35 5x12036 psi
265/35R20 99YRim 20x8.5 ET30 5x12036 psi

How to read 102Y: 102 is the load index (up to 1,874 lb / 850 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET35 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

USA

3 trims
LS LS460 AWD 360 hp · 1UR-FSE V8 235/50R18 97W 5 fitments
Generation
XF40 Facelift · 2012–2017
Market
USA
Power
360 hp
Engine
1UR-FSE V8, Petrol
Center bore
60.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/50R18 Wheels 18x7.5 ET32 · 5x120 · 60.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
235/50R18 97WRim 18x7.5 ET32 5x12033 psi
235/50R18 97VRim 18x7.5 ET35 5x12033 psi
245/45R19 98YRim 19x8 ET35 5x12033 psi
245/45R19 98VRim 19x8 ET35 5x12033 psi
245/40R20 97YRim 20x8 ET35 5x12033 psi

How to read 97W: 97 is the load index (up to 1,609 lb / 730 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET32 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

LS LS460 RWD 386 hp · 1UR-FSE V8 235/50R18 97W 5 fitments
Generation
XF40 Facelift · 2012–2017
Market
USA
Power
386 hp
Engine
1UR-FSE V8, Petrol
Center bore
60.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/50R18 Wheels 18x7.5 ET32 · 5x120 · 60.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
235/50R18 97WRim 18x7.5 ET32 5x12033 psi
235/50R18 97VRim 18x7.5 ET32 5x12033 psi
245/45R19 98YRim 19x8 ET35 5x12033 psi
245/45R19 98VRim 19x8 ET35 5x12033 psi
245/40R20 97YRim 20x8 ET35 5x12033 psi

How to read 97W: 97 is the load index (up to 1,609 lb / 730 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET32 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

LS LS600hL 438 hp · 5.0L 2UR-FSE V8 · Hybrid 235/50R18 97W 5 fitments
Generation
XF40 Facelift · 2012–2017
Market
USA
Power
438 hp
Engine
5.0L 2UR-FSE V8, Hybrid
Center bore
60.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/50R18 Wheels 18x7.5 ET32 · 5x120 · 60.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
235/50R18 97WRim 18x7.5 ET32 5x12035 psi
235/50R18 97VRim 18x7.5 ET32 5x12033 psi
245/45R19 98YRim 19x8 ET35 5x12035 psi
245/45R19 98VRim 19x8 ET35 5x12035 psi
265/35R20 97YRim 20x8.5 ET30 5x12036 psi

How to read 97W: 97 is the load index (up to 1,609 lb / 730 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET32 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 2016
14
Generation
XF40 sold in 3 market versions
Other years
All years (1989–2026)

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