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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Wheels
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 the following:
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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
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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.
If a wheel is bent, cracked or heavily corroded, it should be replaced.
Otherwise, the tire may separate from the wheel or cause a loss of han-
dling control.
Wheel selection
Aluminum wheel precautions