Lexus 2013 IS250C, Owner'S Manual

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Main
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d care
Wheels
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When replacing wheels
The wheels of your Lexus are equipped with tire pressure warning valves and trans-
mitters that allow the tire pressure warning system to provide advanced warning in
the event of a loss in tire inflation pressure. Whenever wheels are replaced, the tire
pressure warning valves and transmitters must be installed. (

P. 432)
If a wheel is bent, cracked or heavily corroded, it should be replaced. Oth-
erwise, the tire may separate from the wheel or cause loss of handling con-
trol.
■ Wheel selection
When replacing wheels, care should be taken to ensure that they
are equivalent to those removed in load capacity, diameter, rim
width, and inset
*
.
Replacement wheels are available at your Lexus dealer.
*
: Conventionally referred to as “offset”.
Lexus does not recommend using:
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Wheels of different sizes or types
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Used wheels
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Bent wheels that have been straightened
■ Aluminum wheel precautions
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Use only Lexus wheel nuts and wrenches designed for use with
your aluminum wheels.
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When rotating, repairing or changing your tires, check that the
wheel nuts are still tight after driving 1000 miles (1600 km).
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Be careful not to damage the aluminum wheels when using tire
chains.
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Use only Lexus genuine balance weights or equivalent and a
plastic or rubber hammer when balancing your wheels.