Wheels - Lexus 2013 IS250 Owner's 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
*
inset .
Replacement wheels are available at any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
*
: Conventionally referred to as "off-
set".
Lexus does not recommend using the following:

Wheels of different sizes or types

Used wheels

Bent wheels that have been straightened
Aluminum wheel precautions

Use only Lexus wheel nuts and wrenches designed for use with your
aluminum wheels.

When rotating, repairing or changing your tires, check that the wheel
nuts are still tight after driving 1600 km (1000 miles).

Be careful not to damage the aluminum wheels when using tire chains.

Use only Lexus genuine balance weights or equivalent and a plastic or
rubber hammer when balancing your wheels.

When replacing wheels (vehicles with the tire pressure warning system)
The wheels of your vehicle are equipped with tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters that allow the tire pressure warning system to provide advance warn-
ing in the event of a loss in tire inflation pressure. Whenever wheels are replaced,
tire pressure warning valves and transmitters must be installed. (P. 426)
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