Lexus LC500 2017 Owner's Manual page 385

Tire use (P = Passenger car, T =
A
Temporary use)
Section width (millimeters)
B
Aspect ratio (tire height to section
C
width)
Tire construction code (R = Radial,
D
D = Diagonal)
Run-flat tire code
E
Wheel diameter (inches)
F
Load index (2 digits or 3 digits)
G
Speed symbol (alphabet with one
H
letter)
Tire dimensions
■
Section width
A
Tire height
B
Wheel diameter
C
Tire section names
LC500_LC500h_OM_OM11405U_(U)
8-1. Specifications
Bead
A
Sidewall
B
Shoulder
C
Tread
D
Belt
E
Inner liner
F
Reinforcing rubber
G
Carcass
H
Rim lines
I
Bead wires
J
Chafer
K
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
This information has been prepared in
accordance with regulations issued by
the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration of the U.S. Department
of Transportation.
It provides the purchasers and/or pro-
spective purchasers of Lexus vehicles
with information on uniform tire quality
grading.
Your Lexus dealer will help answer any
questions you may have as you read this
information.
DOT quality grades
■
All passenger vehicle tires must con-
form to Federal Safety Requirements in
addition to these grades. Quality
grades can be found where applicable
on the tire sidewall between tread
shoulder and maximum section width.
For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA
Temperature A
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