Aluminum Wheel Precautions - Lexus LC 500 Owner's Manual

362
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
WARNING
When replacing wheels
■
● Do not use wheels that are a different
size from those recommended in the
Owner's Manual, as this may result in a
loss of handling control.
● Never use an inner tube in a leaking
wheel which is designed for a tubeless
tire. Doing so may result in an acci-
dent, causing death or serious injury.
Use of defective wheels prohibited
■
Do not use cracked or deformed wheels.
Doing so could cause the tire to leak air
during driving, possibly causing an acci-
dent.
NOTICE
Replacing tire pressure warning
■
valves and transmitters
● Because tire repair or replacement
may affect the tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters, make sure to
have tires serviced by your Lexus
dealer or other qualified service shop.
In addition, make sure to purchase
your tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters at your Lexus dealer.
Ensure that only genuine Lexus wheels
●
are used on your vehicle.
Tire pressure warning valves and trans-
mitters may not work properly with
non-genuine wheels.

Aluminum wheel precautions

 Use only Lexus wheel nuts and
wrenches designed for use with
your aluminum wheels.
 When rotating, repairing or chang-
ing your tires, check that the wheel
nuts are still tight after driving 1600
km (1000 miles).
 Use only Lexus genuine balance
weights or equivalent and a plastic
or rubber hammer when balancing
your wheels.