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2020 Lexus RC tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x114.3 on every 2020 trim.

Tires for the 2020 Lexus RC

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

  1. 225/50R17 Best-rated standard on 6 trims · Japan
    Check price on Amazon · 225/50R17
  2. 235/45R18 Best-rated standard on 4 trims · optional on 9 · Japan, USA, Europe, China, Middle East
    Check price on Amazon · 235/45R18
  3. 235/40R19 front + 265/35R19 rear Best-rated standard on 3 trims · USA, Europe
    Check price on Amazon · 235/40R19 front Check price on Amazon · 265/35R19 rear

Also listed: 235/40R19 235/35R20 235/35R20 + 275/30R20

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Trims sold in 2020
13
Generation
C10 sold in 5 market versions

13 trims sold in 2020

Sold in 5 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 RC C10

2018–2027 13 trims

Japan

6 trims
RC RC300 (3BA-ASC10) +1 variant 241 hp · 2.0L 8AR-FTS I4 225/50R17 94W 4 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: RC300 (DBA-ASC10)

Generation
C10 Facelift · 2018–2027
Market
Japan
Power
241 hp
Engine
2.0L 8AR-FTS I4, Petrol
Center bore
60.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/50R17 Wheels 17x7.5 ET35 · 5x114.3 · 60.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/50R17 94WRim 17x7.5 ET35 5x114.335 psi
235/45R18 94YRim 18x8 ET45 5x114.335 psi
235/40R19 92YRim 19x9 ET60 5x114.335 psi
235/35R20 91YRim 20x9.5 ET55 5x114.336 psi

How to read 94W: 94 is the load index (up to 1,477 lb / 670 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET35 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

RC RC300h (6AA-AVC10) +1 variant 176 hp · 2.5L 2AR-FSE I4 · Hybrid 225/50R17 94W 4 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: RC300h (DAA-AVC10)

Generation
C10 Facelift · 2018–2027
Market
Japan
Power
176 hp
Engine
2.5L 2AR-FSE I4, Hybrid
Center bore
60.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/50R17 Wheels 17x7.5 ET35 · 5x114.3 · 60.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/50R17 94WRim 17x7.5 ET35 5x114.335 psi
235/45R18 94YRim 18x8 ET45 5x114.335 psi
235/40R19 92YRim 19x9 ET50 5x114.335 psi
235/35R20 91YRim 20x9.5 ET55 5x114.336 psi

How to read 94W: 94 is the load index (up to 1,477 lb / 670 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET35 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

RC RC350 (3BA-GSC10) +1 variant 314 hp · 3.5L 2GR-FKS V6 225/50R17 94W 4 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: RC350 (DBA-GSC10)

Generation
C10 Facelift · 2018–2027
Market
Japan
Power
314 hp
Engine
3.5L 2GR-FKS V6, Petrol
Center bore
60.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/50R17 Wheels 17x7.5 ET35 · 5x114.3 · 60.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/50R17 94WRim 17x7.5 ET35 5x114.335 psi
235/45R18 94YRim 18x8 ET45 5x114.335 psi
235/40R19 92YRim 19x9 ET50 5x114.335 psi
235/35R20 94YRim 20x9.5 ET55 5x114.335 psi

How to read 94W: 94 is the load index (up to 1,477 lb / 670 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET35 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

USA

3 trims
RC RC300 241 hp · 2.0L 8AR-FTS I4 235/40R19 96Y / 265/35R19 94Y 6 fitments
Generation
C10 Facelift · 2018–2027
Market
USA
Power
241 hp
Engine
2.0L 8AR-FTS I4, Petrol
Center bore
60.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/40R19 Check price on Amazon · 265/35R19 Wheels 19x8 ET45 · 5x114.3 · 60.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front235/40R19 96YRim 19x8 ET45 5x114.335 psi
Rear265/35R19 94YRim 19x9 ET60 5x114.335 psi
Front235/35R20 94YRim 20x8 ET45 5x114.335 psi
Rear275/30R20 94YRim 20x9.5 ET55 5x114.335 psi
235/45R18 94YRim 18x8 ET45 5x114.335 psi
235/45R18 94VRim 18x8 ET45 5x114.335 psi
235/40R19 96VRim 19x8 ET45 5x114.335 psi
235/40R19 96YRim 19x8 ET45 5x114.335 psi

How to read 96Y: 96 is the load index (up to 1,565 lb / 710 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET45 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

RC RC300 AWD 260 hp · 3.5L 2GR-FKS V6 235/40R19 96Y / 265/35R19 94Y 6 fitments
Generation
C10 Facelift · 2018–2027
Market
USA
Power
260 hp
Engine
3.5L 2GR-FKS V6, Petrol
Center bore
60.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/40R19 Check price on Amazon · 265/35R19 Wheels 19x8 ET45 · 5x114.3 · 60.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front235/40R19 96YRim 19x8 ET45 5x114.335 psi
Rear265/35R19 94YRim 19x9 ET60 5x114.335 psi
Front235/35R20 94YRim 20x8.5 ET45 5x114.335 psi
Rear275/30R20 94YRim 20x9.5 ET55 5x114.335 psi
235/45R18 94VRim 18x8 ET45 5x114.335 psi
235/45R18 94YRim 18x8 ET45 5x114.335 psi
235/40R19 96VRim 19x8 ET45 5x114.335 psi
235/40R19 96YRim 19x8 ET45 5x114.335 psi

How to read 96Y: 96 is the load index (up to 1,565 lb / 710 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET45 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

RC RC350 311 hp · 3.5L 2GR-FKS V6 235/45R18 94V 6 fitments
Generation
C10 Facelift · 2018–2027
Market
USA
Power
311 hp
Engine
3.5L 2GR-FKS V6, Petrol
Center bore
60.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/45R18 Wheels 18x8 ET45 · 5x114.3 · 60.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
235/45R18 94VRim 18x8 ET45 5x114.335 psi
235/45R18 94YRim 18x8 ET45 5x114.335 psi
235/40R19 96VRim 19x8 ET45 5x114.335 psi
235/40R19 96YRim 19x8 ET45 5x114.335 psi
235/40R19 96YRim 19x9 ET60 5x114.335 psi
235/35R20 94YRim 20x9.5 ET55 5x114.336 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.

Europe

2 trims
RC RC300 241 hp · 8AR-FTS I4 235/40R19 96Y / 265/35R19 94Y 5 fitments
Generation
C10 Facelift · 2018–2027
Market
Europe
Power
241 hp
Engine
8AR-FTS I4, Petrol
Center bore
60.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/40R19 Check price on Amazon · 265/35R19 Wheels 19x8 ET45 · 5x114.3 · 60.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front235/40R19 96YRim 19x8 ET45 5x114.335 psi
Rear265/35R19 94YRim 19x9 ET60 5x114.335 psi
Front235/35R20 94YRim 20x8.5 ET45 5x114.335 psi
Rear275/30R20 94YRim 20x9.5 ET55 5x114.335 psi
235/45R18 94YRim 18x8 ET45 5x114.335 psi
235/45R18 94VRim 18x8 ET45 5x114.335 psi
235/40R19 96VRim 19x8 ET45 5x114.335 psi

How to read 96Y: 96 is the load index (up to 1,565 lb / 710 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET45 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

RC RC300h 220 hp · 2AR-FSE I4 · Hybrid 235/45R18 94Y 5 fitments
Generation
C10 Facelift · 2018–2027
Market
Europe
Power
220 hp
Engine
2AR-FSE I4, Hybrid
Center bore
60.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/45R18 Wheels 18x8 ET45 · 5x114.3 · 60.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
235/45R18 94YRim 18x8 ET45 5x114.335 psi
235/45R18 94VRim 18x8 ET45 5x114.335 psi
235/40R19 96VRim 19x8 ET45 5x114.335 psi
235/40R19 96YRim 19x9 ET60 5x114.335 psi
235/35R20 94YRim 20x9.5 ET55 5x114.336 psi

How to read 94Y: 94 is the load index (up to 1,477 lb / 670 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET45 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

China

1 trim
RC RC300 241 hp · 8AR-FTS I4 235/45R18 94Y 4 fitments
Generation
C10 Facelift · 2018–2027
Market
China
Power
241 hp
Engine
8AR-FTS I4, Petrol
Center bore
60.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/45R18 Wheels 18x8 ET45 · 5x114.3 · 60.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
235/45R18 94YRim 18x8 ET45 5x114.335 psi
235/40R19 96YRim 19x8 ET45 5x114.335 psi
235/40R19 96YRim 19x9 ET60 5x114.335 psi
235/35R20 94YRim 20x9.5 ET55 5x114.336 psi

How to read 94Y: 94 is the load index (up to 1,477 lb / 670 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET45 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Middle East

1 trim
RC RC350 306 hp · 3.5L 2GR-FKS V6 235/45R18 94V 6 fitments
Generation
C10 Facelift · 2018–2027
Market
Middle East
Power
306 hp
Engine
3.5L 2GR-FKS V6, Petrol
Center bore
60.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/45R18 Wheels 18x8 ET45 · 5x114.3 · 60.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
235/45R18 94VRim 18x8 ET45 5x114.335 psi
235/45R18 94YRim 18x8 ET45 5x114.335 psi
235/40R19 96VRim 19x8 ET45 5x114.335 psi
235/40R19 96YRim 19x8 ET45 5x114.335 psi
235/40R19 96YRim 19x9 ET60 5x114.335 psi
235/35R20 94YRim 20x9.5 ET55 5x114.336 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.
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 2020
13
Generation
C10 sold in 5 market versions
Other years
All years (2014–2025)

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