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8-5. Tire maintenance
8-5.Tire maintenance
Tire maintenance
Replace or rotate tires in accor-
dance with maintenance schedules
and treadwear.
NOTICE
Take particular care when driving on
uneven rough roads with cracks and pot-
holes.
These conditions may cause loss of tire
inflation pressure, reducing the cushion-
ing ability of the tires. Driving on rough
roads may also cause damage to the tires
themselves, as well as the vehicle's
wheels and body.
Tire inspection items
WARNING
When inspecting or replacing the
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tires
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may lead to damage to
the drivetrain or unstable handling.
Do not mix tires of different makes,
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models or tread patterns. Also, do not
mix tires of remarkably different tread-
wear.
Do not use tire sizes other than those
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recommended by Lexus.
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Do not mix differently constructed
tires (radial, bias-belted or bias-ply
tires).
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Do not mix summer, all season and
snow tires.
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Do not use tires that have been used
on another vehicle.
Do not use tires if you do not know how
they were used previously.
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Do not tow anything if a tire that has
been repaired using the emergency
tire puncture repair kit is installed. The
load on the tire may cause unexpected
damage to the tire.
NOTICE
If tire inflation pressure becomes low
while driving, do not continue driving.
Otherwise the tire or wheel may be dam-
aged.
Check if the treadwear indicators are
showing on the tires. Also check the
tires for uneven wear, such as excessive
wear on one side of the tread.
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