When to replace your vehicle's tires
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Tires should be replaced if:
You have tire damage such as cuts, splits, cracks deep enough to expose the
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fabric or bulges indicating internal damage
A tire goes flat repeatedly or cannot be properly repaired due to the size or
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location of 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 comes on after blinking for 1 minute to indi-
cate a system malfunction.
Tire life
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Any tire over 6 years old must be checked by a qualified technician even if they
have seldom or never been used or damage is not obvious.
If the tread on snow tires wears down below 0.16 in. (4 mm) on snow tires
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The effectiveness of the tire as snow tires is lost.
Maximum load of tire
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Check that the number given by dividing the maximum load by 1.10 of the replace-
ment 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.
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60G24U)
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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.
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