Wheels - Lexus ES350 Manual

Wheels

If a wheel is bent, cracked or heavily corroded, it should be replaced.
Otherwise, the tire may separate from the wheel or cause a loss of han-
dling control.
Wheel selection
When replacing wheels, care should be taken to ensure that they are
equivalent to those removed in load capacity, diameter, rim width and
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inset .
Replacement wheels are available at your Lexus dealer.
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: Conventionally referred to as "offset".
Lexus does not recommend using the following:
Wheels of different sizes or types
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Used wheels
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Bent wheels that have been straightened
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Aluminum wheel precautions
Use only Lexus wheel nuts and wrenches designed for use with your
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aluminum wheels.
When rotating, repairing or changing your tires, check that the wheel
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nuts are still tight after driving 1000 miles (1600 km).
Be careful not to damage the aluminum wheels when using tire chains.
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Use only Lexus genuine balance weights or equivalent and a plastic or
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rubber hammer when balancing your wheels.
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