1996 Lexus GS Bolt Pattern & Tire Size
The 1996 Lexus GS OEM tire size, bolt pattern, and wheel specifications are listed below. All data is based on industry-standard OEM reference specifications.
The 1996 Lexus GS has a 5x114.3 bolt pattern, an OEM tire size of 215/60R16, and a 60.1mm center bore.
Other years of the Lexus GS
1996 Lexus GS Engine & Trim Levels
Detailed tire and wheel breakdown for the 1996 Lexus GS
Tire geometry â 215/60R16
The 215/60R16 fitted to the 1996 Lexus GS has a section width of 215mm and an aspect ratio of 60%, mounted on a 16-inch rim. That gives a sidewall height of 129.0mm (5.08") and an overall outside diameter of 664.4mm (26.16"). At highway speed this tire completes roughly 479 revolutions per kilometre, which is what your speedometer and odometer are calibrated against.
Plus-sizing window
If you want to upsize wheels on the 1996 Lexus GS while keeping the speedometer accurate, target a 225/52R17 (plus-one). For a softer ride or winter setup, a 205/69R15 (minus-one) keeps the overall diameter within Âą3% of stock, which is the industry tolerance for ABS and stability control to stay calibrated.
Wheel fitment specs
The 1996 Lexus GS uses a 5x114.3 bolt pattern with a 60.1mm hub bore. Safe rim width range for the OEM tire is 7.0J â 8.0J, and offsets in the ET45 â ET55 window will clear suspension and fender without rubbing on most setups.
Tire pressure guidance
Manufacturer-recommended cold tire pressure for the 1996 Lexus GS is printed on the driver-side door jamb sticker â always defer to that value, not to the maximum pressure printed on the tire sidewall. Check pressure monthly and before long trips; under-inflation by 20% can reduce tread life by 25%.
OEM Wheel & Tire Specs
Frequently Asked Questions
What tire size does the 1996 Lexus GS GS300 use?
The 1996 Lexus GS GS300 uses 215/60R16 tires as standard equipment.
What is the bolt pattern of the 1996 Lexus GS?
The 1996 Lexus GS has a 5x114.3 bolt pattern with a center bore of 60.1mm.
What is the wheel offset of the 1996 Lexus GS?
The 1996 Lexus GS has a wheel offset of ET50.
Other Vehicles with 5x114.3 Bolt Pattern
The following vehicles share the same 5x114.3 bolt pattern as the 1996 Lexus GS, making wheel interchangeability possible (verify offset and center bore before swapping).