2013–present · saloon

Lexus IS XE30 wheel fitment

The XE30 IS commonly uses staggered 18 or 19-inch fitments. The fastener entry below describes the 2013–2020 car: the 2021 facelift changed to wheel bolts, so hardware must be selected by build date.

5x114.3 bolt pattern · 60.1 mm centre bore · Stock wheels: 16 × 7, 17 × 7.5, 18 × 8, 18 × 8.5, 19 × 8.5, 19 × 9.5 inch · Stock tyres: 205/55 R16, 225/45 R17, 225/40 R18, 255/35 R18, 235/45 R18, 235/40 R19, 265/35 R19

Updated 2026-10-04 · Medium source confidence. Check your exact trim and market. How we check specs

Quick specs

Lexus IS XE30 hub and fastener specifications
SpecificationValue
Bolt pattern
Stock tyre sizes
Centre bore60.1 mm
Fastener and threadWheel nut, thread not confirmed
Tightening torqueConfirm in your handbook

Stock wheels and tyres

Factory options vary by trim and market. Match your car to the row below and check its tyre placard before using it as a baseline.

Factory wheels and tyres by trim and axle
TrimAxleWheelTyre
2013–2020 base, selected marketsFront and rear16 × 7 inch, ET45205/55 R16
2013–2020 17-inch packageFront and rear17 × 7.5 inch, ET45225/45 R17
2013–2020 F Sport / staggered 18-inch packageFront18 × 8 inch, ET45225/40 R18
2013–2020 F Sport / staggered 18-inch packageRear18 × 8.5 inch, ET50255/35 R18
2021 facelift base 18-inch packageFront and rear18 × 8.5 inch, ET45235/45 R18
2021 facelift F Sport / staggered 19-inch packageFront19 × 8.5 inch, ET45235/40 R19
2021 facelift F Sport / staggered 19-inch packageRear19 × 9.5 inch, ET60265/35 R19

Read these before choosing wheels for the IS: they explain the offset, fitment and hub numbers in this guide.

Popular community setups

Starting points for a build. Read the notes with each setup, especially if your car is lowered or has different brakes.

19-inch staggered daily

Front
19 × 8.5 inch, ET35 · 225/35 R19
Rear
19 × 9.5 inch, ET40 · 265/30 R19

Documented on an IS300 F Sport with factory suspension and no reported rubbing. This tyre pairing is an early-car example, not a universal facelift tyre recommendation.

Facelift IS500 lowered street

Front
19 × 9.5 inch, ET28 · 235/40 R19
Rear
19 × 9.5 inch, ET28 · 255/35 R19

Documented on a 2023 IS500 with RS-R coilovers. The owner reports slight rear rubbing.

Width and offset guidance

Offset range

Check the exact setup

There is no confirmed range for this car yet. Compare a known wheel with your proposed size and measure both sides.

Common width limit

Measure before ordering

A maximum width has not been confirmed. Tyre shape, ride height and alignment all change the available space.

These figures belong to the setups described here. Combining the widest wheel with either end of the offset range does not guarantee a safe fit. For how ET moves the wheel in and out, read wheel offset explained; for how far the tyre can sit out, see flush, poke and tucked fitment.

Clearance notes

  • The schema allows only one fastener type. The displayed nut type applies to 2013–2020 cars only: M12x1.5 nuts, 103 Nm. The 2021 facelift uses M14x1.5 bolts, 140 Nm. Thread and torque are omitted from the shared block to avoid applying either value to every year.
  • Some aftermarket guides incorrectly describe the facelift hardware as studs and nuts. Lexus's owner's manual explicitly specifies wheel bolts and 140 Nm.
  • Wheels for the facelift must accommodate the larger bolts and correct seat geometry. Sharing 5x114.3 and a 60.1 mm bore does not make early and late wheel hardware interchangeable.
  • AWD cars need compatible front and rear rolling circumferences. Retain a verified tyre pairing rather than choosing widths alone.
  • The factory table covers established early and 2021 facelift packages. Later special-edition and 2026-specific wheel designs are not separately verified.
  • Check full steering lock and suspension travel with the car loaded. Match wheel load rating, tyre load and speed ratings, fastener seats and brake clearance.

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Run the numbers

These tools start with the 2013–2020 base, selected markets front size. Choose your own trim or axle in the calculator if it differs.

Questions

What is the XE30 Lexus IS bolt pattern?

5x114.3 with a 60.1 mm centre bore.

Does a 2021 Lexus IS use wheel nuts or bolts?

The facelift uses M14x1.5 wheel bolts, tightened to 140 Nm. Earlier XE30 cars use M12x1.5 nuts at 103 Nm.

What are the factory IS F Sport wheel sizes?

The early staggered package is 18x8 ET45 front and 18x8.5 ET50 rear. The 2021 facelift 19-inch package is 19x8.5 ET45 front and 19x9.5 ET60 rear.

Can an AWD IS run staggered tyres?

Yes, factory and aftermarket staggered combinations exist. Front and rear rolling circumference must remain compatible with the AWD system.

What size tyres does the Lexus IS XE30 have?

Factory tyre (tire) sizes for the 2013–present Lexus IS XE30 are 205/55 R16, 225/45 R17, 225/40 R18, 255/35 R18, 235/45 R18, 235/40 R19 and 265/35 R19, depending on trim, with wider rears on staggered setups. Your tyre placard shows the size for your car.

What is the Lexus IS XE30 centre bore?

60.1 mm. Aftermarket wheels with a larger bore need hub-centric rings sized to it.

Specs checked against

This guide is a starting point, not a fitment guarantee. Specs can differ by market, trim and previous modifications. Confirm all sizes, clearances and fastener requirements with a qualified wheel and tyre professional before buying or fitting parts.

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