Wheels - Lexus GS 350 Owner's Manual

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Wheels

If a wheel is bent, cracked or heavily corroded, it should be replaced. Other-
wise, the tire may separate from the wheel or cause a loss of handling control.
Wheel selection
When replacing wheels, care should be taken to ensure that they are equivalent
to those removed in load capacity, diameter, rim width and inset
Replacement wheels are available at your Lexus dealer.
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: Conventionally referred to as "offset".
Lexus does not recommend using the following:
Wheels of different sizes or types
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Used wheels
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Bent wheels that have been straightened
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Steel wheels (GS350 F SPORT models)
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Aluminum wheel precautions
Use only Lexus wheel nuts and wrenches designed for use with your alumi-
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num wheels.
When rotating, repairing or changing your tires, check that the wheel nuts are
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still tight after driving 1600 km (1000 miles).
Be careful not to damage the aluminum wheels when using tire chains.
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Use only Lexus genuine balance weights or equivalent and a plastic or rubber
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hammer when balancing your wheels.
GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30J17E_(GE)
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