2001 Lexus ES300 Tire Size
Your Lexus was manufactured with different tire sizes. To determine the best tire size for your specific 2001 Lexus ES300, we first need to determine your rim size. Please review the information below.
How to Determine Rim Size
Check your existing tires. Your Lexus ES300'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.
15-Inch Rims
2001 Lexus ES300
The original tire size for your 2001 Lexus ES300 is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Lexus ES300's' tire size.
P205/65R15 92
Simplified Size: 205-65-15
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2001 Lexus ES300 is P205/65R15 92V. A color-coded explanation of the 2001 Lexus ES300's tire size is shown below.
P | This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.
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205 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 205 millimeters. | ||||||
15 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 15 inches in diameter. | ||||||
92 | This tire has a load index of 92, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1386 pounds (630 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 133 millimeters. | ||||||
R | This letter denotes how your tire was constructed. Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.
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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. |
16-Inch Rims
2001 Lexus ES300
The original tire size for your 2001 Lexus ES300 is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Lexus ES300's' tire size.
P205/60R16 91
Simplified Size: 205-60-16
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2001 Lexus ES300 is P205/60R16 91V. A color-coded explanation of the 2001 Lexus ES300's tire size is shown below.
P | This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.
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205 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 205 millimeters. | ||||||
16 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 16 inches in diameter. | ||||||
91 | This tire has a load index of 91, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1353 pounds (615 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight. A lower number means the opposite. | ||||||
60 | This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 60%. In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 60% of the width. In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 123 millimeters. | ||||||
R | This letter denotes how your tire was constructed. Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.
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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. |