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

Bolt pattern 5x114.3 on every 2006 trim.

Tires for the 2006 Lexus SC

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

  1. 245/40R18 Best-rated standard on 3 trims · USA, Europe, Japan
    Check price on Amazon · 245/40R18
  2. 245/35R19 Best-rated optional on 3 trims · USA, Europe, Japan
    Check price on Amazon · 245/35R19
  3. 255/30R20 Best-rated optional on 3 trims · USA, Europe, Japan
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Trims sold in 2006
3
Generation
Z40 sold in 3 market versions

3 trims sold in 2006

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

Lexus SC Z40

2001–2010 3 trims

Europe

1 trim
SC SC430 282 hp · 4.3L 3UZ-FE V8 245/40R18 93Y 3 fitments
Generation
Z40 · 2001–2010
Market
Europe
Power
282 hp
Engine
4.3L 3UZ-FE V8, Petrol
Center bore
60.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 245/40R18 Wheels 18x8 ET45 · 5x114.3 · 60.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
245/40R18 93YRim 18x8 ET45 5x114.333 psi
245/35R19 91YRim 19x8.5 ET48 5x114.333 psi
255/30R20 91YRim 20x9 ET42 5x114.336 psi

How to read 93Y: 93 is the load index (up to 1,433 lb / 650 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. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

Japan

1 trim
SC SC430 (DBA-UZZ40) 276 hp · 3UZ-FE V8 245/40R18 93Y 3 fitments
Generation
Z40 · 2001–2010
Market
Japan
Power
276 hp
Engine
3UZ-FE V8, Petrol
Center bore
60.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 245/40R18 Wheels 18x8 ET45 · 5x114.3 · 60.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
245/40R18 93YRim 18x8 ET45 5x114.333 psi
245/35R19 91YRim 19x8.5 ET48 5x114.333 psi
255/30R20 91YRim 20x9 ET42 5x114.336 psi

How to read 93Y: 93 is the load index (up to 1,433 lb / 650 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.

USA

1 trim
SC SC430 288 hp · 3UZ-FE V8 245/40R18 93Y 3 fitments
Generation
Z40 · 2001–2010
Market
USA
Power
288 hp
Engine
3UZ-FE V8, Petrol
Center bore
60.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 245/40R18 Wheels 18x8 ET45 · 5x114.3 · 60.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
245/40R18 93YRim 18x8 ET45 5x114.333 psi
245/35R19 91YRim 19x8.5 ET48 5x114.333 psi
255/30R20 91YRim 20x9 ET42 5x114.336 psi

How to read 93Y: 93 is the load index (up to 1,433 lb / 650 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.

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
3
Generation
Z40 sold in 3 market versions
Other years
All years (1991–2010)

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