Installing Snow Tires And Chains; Snow Tire Selection; Tire Chain Selection - Lexus 2004 LS430 Owner's 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 tires of the same size,
construction and load capacity as the originally installed
tires.
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.
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Observe the following instruction.
accident may occur resulting in death or serious
injuries.
D Do not use snow tires other than the manufacturer's
recommended size, as this may cause dangerous
handling characteristics resulting in loss of control.
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Snow tire installation
Snow tires should be installed on all wheels.
Installing snow tires on the rear 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.
D Do not drive with the snow tires incorrectly inflated.
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 local
regulations before installing chains.
Use SAE Class "S" type radial tire chains, with the exception
of radial cable chains or V-bar type chains.
Otherwise, an
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