Lexus SC 430 2004 Manual page 353

CHASSIS
Tire size: For details, see "Tire size" on page
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335.
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN): For
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details, see "DOT and Tire Identification Number
(TIN)" on page 335.
Location of tread wear indicators: For details,
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see "Checking and replacing tires" on page 343.
Run-flat tire (RFT) or standard tire: This
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vehicle can be equipped with either run-flat tires
(RFT) or standard tires. A "RFT" or "DSST" mark
is molded on the sidewall of the run-flat tire. For
details, see "Run-flat tires" on page 341.
Turning indicator: Some vehicles are equipped
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with directional tires. For details, see "Rotating
tires" on page 343.
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.
Radial tires or bias-ply tires : A radial tire has
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"RADIAL" on the sidewall. The tire not marked
with "RADIAL" is a bias-ply tire.
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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.
Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation
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pressure: For details, see "Checking and
replacing tires" on page 343.
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 324.
Uniform tire quality grading : For details, see
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"Uniform tire quality grading" that follows.
Summer tire or all season tire: An all season
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tire has "M+S" on the sidewall. The tire not
marked with "M+S" is a summer tire. For details,
see "Types of tires" on page 342.