Tires - Lexus LC500 2017 Owner's Manual

Tires

Replace or rotate tires in accor-
dance with maintenance schedules
and treadwear.
Checking tires
Check if the treadwear indicators are
showing on the tires. Also check the
tires for uneven wear, such as excessive
wear on one side of the tread.
New tread
A
Worn tread
B
Treadwear indicator
C
The location of treadwear indicators is
shown by a "TWI" or "
molded into the sidewall of each tire.
Replace the tires if the treadwear indica-
tors are showing on a tire.
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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
When to replace your vehicle's tires
■
Tires should be replaced if:
● The treadwear indicators are showing on
a tire.
You have tire damage such as cuts, splits,
●
cracks deep enough to expose the fabric,
and bulges indicating internal damage
● A tire goes flat repeatedly or cannot be
properly repaired due to the size or loca-
tion of a cut or other damage
If you are not sure, consult your Lexus
dealer.
■ Tire life
Any tire over 6 years old must be checked
by a qualified technician even if it has sel-
dom or never been used or damage is not
obvious.
Low profile tires (21-inch tires)
■
Generally, low profile tires will wear more
rapidly and tire grip performance will be
reduced on snowy and/or icy roads when
compared to standard tires. Be sure to use
snow tires on snowy and/or icy roads and
drive carefully at a speed appropriate for
road and weather conditions.
Maximum load of tire
■
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, which-
ever 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 mentioned on the sidewall of the
tire. (→P.383)
" mark, etc.,
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