2005 Lexus RX330 Tire Size

Your Lexus was manufactured with different tire sizes.  To determine the best tire size for your specific 2005 Lexus RX330, we first need to determine your rim size.  Please review the information below.

How to Determine Rim Size

Check your existing tires.  Your Lexus RX330's rim size is the number to the right of the R.  In the example pictured here, the tire size fits 16-inch rims.

Rim Size Selection

Now that you know your rim size, make a selection below to filter your results.

17-Inch Rims

2005 Lexus RX330

 

The original tire size for your 2005 Lexus RX330 is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Lexus RX330's' tire size.

Trim Options:

(AWD)(FWD)

225/65R17 101S

Simplified Size:  225-65-17

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2005 Lexus RX330 is 225/65R17 101S.  A color-coded explanation of the 2005 Lexus RX330's tire size is shown below.

225

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 225 millimeters.

17

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 17 inches in diameter.

101

This tire has a load index of 101, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1815 pounds (825 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

65

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 65%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 65% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 146 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal
S

This tire has a speed rating of S, which means 111 mph (180 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

18-Inch Rims

2005 Lexus RX330

 

The original tire size for your 2005 Lexus RX330 is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Lexus RX330's' tire size.

Trim Options:

(AWD)(FWD)

P235/55R18 99V

Simplified Size:  235-55-18

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2005 Lexus RX330 is P235/55R18 99V.  A color-coded explanation of the 2005 Lexus RX330's tire size is shown below.

P

This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.

PPassenger Vehicle
LTLight Truck
CCommercial Vehicle
235

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 235 millimeters.

18

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 18 inches in diameter.

99

This tire has a load index of 99, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1705 pounds (775 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

55

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 55%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 55% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 129 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal
V

This tire has a speed rating of V, which means 149 mph (240 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.