Installing Snow Tires And Chains - Lexus RX300 2003 Owner's Manual

Tire selection
When replacing a tire, use a tire of the same size and
construction, and the same or greater load capacity as the
originally installed tires. Also, on four–wheel drive
models, all the tires must be the same brand and have the
same tread patterns.
Using any other size or type of tire may seriously affect
handling, ride, speedometer/odometer calibration, ground
clearance, and clearance between the body and tires or snow
chains.
CAUTION
Observe the following instructions.
accident may occur resulting in death or serious
injuries.
D Do not mix radial, bias belted, or bias–ply tires on
your vehicle, as this may cause dangerous handling
characteristics resulting in loss of control.
D Do not use tires other than the manufacturer's
recommended size, as this may cause dangerous
handling characteristics resulting in loss of control.
D Four–wheel drive models:
Do not use tires of different brands, sizes,
construction or tread patterns, as this may cause
dangerous handling characteristics resulting in loss
of control.
INSTALLING SNOW TIRES AND
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 the same size, construction
and load capacity as the original tires on your Lexus.
Otherwise, an
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.
CHAINS
2003 RX300 from Aug. 02' Prod. (OM48442U)