Installing Snow Tires And Chains - Lexus RX300 Manual

CHASSIS
INSTALLING SNOW TIRES AND
CHAINS
When to use snow tires or chains
Snow tires or chains are recommended when driving on snow or
ice.
On wet or dry roads, conventional or radial tires provide better
traction than snow or studded tires.
Snow tire selection
If you need snow tires, select the same size, construction and load
capacity as the original tires on your Lexus.
Do not use tires other than stated above. Since your vehicle has
radial tires as original equipment, make sure your snow tires also
have radial construction. Do not install studded tires without first
checking local regulations for possible restrictions.
Snow tire installation
Snow tires should be installed on all wheels.
Installing snow tires on the front wheels only can lead to an excessive
difference in road grip capability between the front and rear tires
which could cause loss of vehicle control.
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CAUTION
D Snow tires should be inflated to the same pressure as the
original tires.
D Never drive over 120 km/h (75 mph) with any type of snow
tires.
Tire chain selection
Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary according to
location or type of road. Always check the local regulations
before installing chains.
Use only genuine Lexus tire chains or equivalent for RX300.
Part No. 08329–48802
NOTICE
If the wrong combination of tire and chain is used, the chains
could damage the vehicle body.