Lexus GS430 User Manual page 578

CHASSIS
"TEMPORARY USE ONLY": A compact spare
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tire is identified by the phrase "TEMPORARY
USE ONLY" molded into its sidewall. This tire is
designed for temporary emergency use only. For
details, see "Compact spare tire" on page 477.
Tire size: For details, see "Tire size" on page
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555.
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN): For
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details, see "DOT and Tire Identification Number
(TIN)" on page 555.
Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation
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pressure: For details, see "Checking and
replacing tires" on page 563.
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure: This
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means the pressure to which a tire may be
inflated. For recommended cold tire inflation
pressure, see "Specifications" on page 540.
Tire ply composition and materials : Plies
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mean a layer of rubber−coated parallel cords.
Cords mean the strands forming the plies in the
tire.
Location of tread wear indicators: For details,
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see "Checking and replacing tires" on page 563.
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"TUBELESS" or "TUBE TYPE": A tubeless tire
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does not have a tube inside the tire and air is
directly filled in the tire. A tube type tire has a
tube inside the tire and the tube maintains the air
pressure.
Radial tires or bias−ply tires : A radial tire has
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"RADIAL" on the sidewall. A tire not marked with
"RADIAL" is a bias−ply tire.