When To Replace Your Vehicle’s Tires; Replacing Tires And Wheels; Tire Life; Maximum Load Of Tire - Lexus rx350 2016 Owner's Manual

When to replace your vehicle's tires
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Tires should be replaced if:
The treadwear indicators are showing on a tire.
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You have tire damage such as cuts, splits, cracks deep enough to expose the fabric, and
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bulges indicating internal damage.
A tire goes flat repeatedly or cannot be properly repaired due to the size or location of
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a cut or other damage.
If you are not sure, consult with your Lexus dealer.

Replacing tires and wheels

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If the ID code of the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter is not registered, the tire
pressure warning system will not work properly. After driving for about 20 minutes, the
tire pressure warning light blinks for 1 minute and stays on to indicate a system malfunc-
tion.

Tire life

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Any tire over 6 years old must be checked by a qualified technician even if it has seldom
or never been used or damage is not obvious.
Routine tire inflation pressure checks
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The tire pressure warning system does not replace routine tire inflation pressure checks.
Make sure to check tire inflation pressure as part of your routine of daily vehicle checks.

Maximum load of tire

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Check that the maximum load of the replacement tire is greater than 1/2 of the Gross
Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR) of either the front axle or the rear axle, whichever is
greater.
For the GAWR, see the Certification Label. For
the maximum load of the tire, see the load limit
at maximum cold tire inflation pressure men-
tioned on the sidewall of the tire. (P. 686)
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