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2006 Lexus RX tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x114.3 on every 2006 trim.

Tires for the 2006 Lexus RX

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

  1. 225/65R17 Best-rated standard on 3 trims · USA
    Check price on Amazon · 225/65R17
  2. 235/55R18 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · optional on 4 · Europe, USA
    Check price on Amazon · 235/55R18
  3. 225/60R17 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · Europe
    Check price on Amazon · 225/60R17

Also listed: 245/50R18 245/55R18 245/45R19 245/50R19 245/45R20 255/45R19

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Trims sold in 2006
6
Generation
XU30 sold in 2 market versions

6 trims sold in 2006

Sold in 2 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 RX XU30

2003–2009 6 trims

Europe

3 trims
RX RX300 201 hp · 3.0L 1MZ-FE V6 225/60R17 99V 5 fitments
Generation
XU30 · 2003–2009
Market
Europe
Power
201 hp
Engine
3.0L 1MZ-FE V6, Petrol
Center bore
60.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/60R17 Wheels 17x6.5 ET35 · 5x114.3 · 60.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/60R17 99VRim 17x6.5 ET35 5x114.332 psi
235/55R18 99VRim 18x7 ET35 5x114.332 psi
235/55R18 100VRim 18x7 ET35 5x114.332 psi
245/50R18 99VRim 18x7.5 ET38 5x114.335 psi
245/45R19 99VRim 19x8 ET35 5x114.335 psi

How to read 99V: 99 is the load index (up to 1,709 lb / 775 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 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.

RX RX330 228 hp · 3.3L 3MZ-FE V6 235/55R18 99V 5 fitments
Generation
XU30 · 2003–2009
Market
Europe
Power
228 hp
Engine
3.3L 3MZ-FE V6, Petrol
Center bore
60.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/55R18 Wheels 18x7 ET35 · 5x114.3 · 60.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
235/55R18 99VRim 18x7 ET35 5x114.332 psi
235/55R18 100VRim 18x7 ET35 5x114.332 psi
245/50R18 99VRim 18x7.5 ET38 5x114.335 psi
245/45R19 99VRim 19x7.5 ET35 5x114.335 psi
255/45R19 101WRim 19x8 ET35 5x114.335 psi

How to read 99V: 99 is the load index (up to 1,709 lb / 775 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET35 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

RX RX350 272 hp · 3.5L 2GR-FE V6 235/55R18 99V 5 fitments
Generation
XU30 · 2003–2009
Market
Europe
Power
272 hp
Engine
3.5L 2GR-FE V6, Petrol
Center bore
60.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/55R18 Wheels 18x7 ET35 · 5x114.3 · 60.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
235/55R18 99VRim 18x7 ET35 5x114.332 psi
235/55R18 100VRim 18x7 ET35 5x114.332 psi
245/50R18 99VRim 18x7.5 ET38 5x114.335 psi
245/45R19 99VRim 19x7.5 ET38 5x114.335 psi
255/45R19 101WRim 19x8 ET35 5x114.335 psi

How to read 99V: 99 is the load index (up to 1,709 lb / 775 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET35 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

USA

3 trims
RX RX330 230 hp · 3MZ-FE V6 225/65R17 101S 6 fitments
Generation
XU30 · 2003–2009
Market
USA
Power
230 hp
Engine
3MZ-FE V6, Petrol
Center bore
60.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/65R17 Wheels 17x6.5 ET35 · 5x114.3 · 60.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/65R17 101SRim 17x6.5 ET35 5x114.330 psi
235/55R18 100VRim 18x7 ET35 5x114.330 psi
235/55R18 99VRim 18x7 ET35 5x114.330 psi
245/55R18 101VRim 18x7.5 ET38 5x114.330 psi
245/50R19 99VRim 19x7.5 ET38 5x114.333 psi
245/45R20 99WRim 20x8 ET35 5x114.333 psi

How to read 101S: 101 is the load index (up to 1,819 lb / 825 kg per tire) and S the speed rating (up to 112 mph / 180 km/h). ET35 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

RX RX350 +1 variant 270 hp · 3.5L 2GR-FE V6 225/65R17 101S 6 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: RX400h

Generation
XU30 · 2003–2009
Market
USA
Power
270 hp
Engine
3.5L 2GR-FE V6, Petrol
Center bore
60.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/65R17 Wheels 17x6.5 ET35 · 5x114.3 · 60.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/65R17 101SRim 17x6.5 ET35 5x114.330 psi
235/55R18 100VRim 18x7 ET35 5x114.332 psi
235/55R18 99VRim 18x7 ET35 5x114.332 psi
245/55R18 101VRim 18x7.5 ET38 5x114.332 psi
245/50R19 99VRim 19x7.5 ET38 5x114.335 psi
245/45R20 99WRim 20x8 ET35 5x114.335 psi

How to read 101S: 101 is the load index (up to 1,819 lb / 825 kg per tire) and S the speed rating (up to 112 mph / 180 km/h). ET35 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 2006
6
Generation
XU30 sold in 2 market versions
Other years
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