tire size Lexus GS350 2014 Owner's Guide

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8-1. Specifications
Tire size (→ P. 7 8 4 )
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) (→P. 783)
Location of treadwear indicators (→ P. 6 4 2 )
Tire ply composition and materials
Plies are layers of rubber-coated parallel cords. Cords are the strands which form
the plies in a tire.
Radial tires or bias-ply tires
A radial tire has “RADIAL” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “RADIAL” is a bias-
ply tire.
TUBELESS or TUBE TYPE
A tubeless tire does not have a tube and air is directly put into 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 pressure ( →P. 7 8 8 )
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( →P. 7 8 8 )
This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated.
Uniform tire quality grading
For details, see “Uniform Tire Quality Grading” that follows.
Summer tires or all season tires (→P. 6 4 7 )
An all season tire has “M+S” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “M+S” is a summer
tire.
“TEMPORARY USE ONLY”
A compact spare tire is identified by the phrase “TEMPORARY USE ONLY”
molded on its sidewall. This tire is designed for temporary emergency use only.
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7838-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
DOT symbol*
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
Tire manufacturer’s identification
mark
Tire size code
Manufacturer’s optional tire type
code (3 or 4 letters)
Manufacturing week
Manufacturing year
*: The DOT symbol certifies that the tireconforms to applicable Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards.
Typical DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN)
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GS350_OM_OM30D41U_(U)
8-1. Specifications
■Typical tire size information
The illustration indicates typical
tire size.Tire use (P = Passenger car,
T = Temporary use)
Section width (millimeters)
Aspect ratio
(tire height to section width)
Tire construction code
(R = Radial, D = Diagonal)
Wheel diameter (inches)
Load index
(2 digits or 3 digits)
Speed symbol
(alphabet with one letter)
■Tire dimensionsSection width
Tire height
Wheel diameter
Tire s ize
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7898-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer’s designation for a rim by
style or code
Rim widthNominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity weight
(Total load capacity)The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb. (68
kg) times the vehicle’s designated seating capacity
Vehicle maximum load on
the tireThe load on an individual tire that is determined by
distributing to each axle its share of the maximum
loaded vehicle weight, and dividing by two
Vehicle normal load on
the tire
The load on an individual tire that is determined by
distributing to each axle its share of curb weight,
accessory weight, and normal occupant weight (dis-
tributed in accordance with Table 1
* below), and
dividing by two
Weather sideThe surface area of the rim not covered by the
inflated tire
Bead
The part of the tire that is made of steel wires,
wrapped or reinforced by ply cords and that is
shaped to fit the rim
Bead separationA breakdown of the bond between components in
the bead
Bias ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to
the beads are laid at alternate angles substantially
less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread
CarcassThe tire structure, except tread and sidewall rubber
which, when inflated, bears the load
ChunkingThe breaking away of pieces of the tread or sidewall
CordThe strands forming the plies in the tire
Cord separationThe parting of cords from adjacent rubber com-
pounds
CrackingAny parting within the tread, sidewall, or innerliner of
the tire extending to cord material
Tire related termMeaning
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841Alphabetical index
GS350_OM_OM30D41U_(U)
Tachometer ........................................ 81, 94
Tail lights.....................................................192Light switch ............................................ 192
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 687
Welcome light illumination
control ................................................... 103
Talk switch
*............................................ 340
Telephone switches
*.......................... 496
Theft deterrent system
Alarm........................................................... 72
Engine immobilizer system .............. 70
Tire inflation pressure ..........................775 Maintenance data .............................. 775
Tire inflation pressure display function ...................................................87
Warning light ...................................... 706
Warning message ............................. 727
Tire information .......................................781 Glossary ................................................ 788
Size ............................................................784
Tire identification number..............783
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............................................. 786
Tire pressure warning system ......... 644 Function ..................................................644
Initializing ................................................644
Installing tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters ................644
Registering ID codes ...................... 646
Tire pressure warning reset switch................................................... 645
Warning light ...................................... 706
Warning message .................. 727, 727 Tires ............................................................642
Chains .....................................................306
Checking ............................................... 642
If you have a flat tire .......................... 736
Inflation pressure................................ 775
Information..............................................781
Replacing ............................................... 736
Rotating tires ........................................ 643
Size ........................................................... 775
Snow tires ............................................. 308
Spare tire................................................ 736
Tire inflation pressure display
function................................................... 87
Tire pressure warning system ..... 644
Warning light ....................................... 706
Warning message.............................. 727
Tools ........................................................... 737
Top tether strap ........................................66
Total load capacity................................. 170
Towing Dinghy towing ....................................... 172
Emergency towing ........................... 694
Towing eyelet ......................................695
Trailer towing...........................................171
TRAC (Traction Control)..................269
Transmission ........................................... 180 Automatic transmission ................... 180
Driving mode select switch .......... 264
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................................... 751
M mode ................................................... 183
Paddle shift switches..........................182
Trip information ....................................... 85
Trip meters................................................... 81
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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843Alphabetical index
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Warning buzzersBrake system........................................702
Downshifting ......................................... 184
Key reminder .........................................731
Open door ..............................................719
Open moon roof ...............................720
Open hood .............................................719
Open trunk ...........................................720
Open window ..................................... 720
Seat belt reminder ............................ 705
Warning lights ...........................................77
ABS ...........................................................703
AFS OFF indicator ............................704
Brake system............................702, 704
Charging system................................703
Electric power steering...................703
Low fuel level ...................................... 705
Malfunction indicator lamp ...........703
Master warning light........................ 705
Open door ........................................... 705
Parking brake indicator ..................704
Pre-collision system..........................704
Seat belt reminder light .................. 705
Slip indicator .........................................704
SRS ............................................................703
Tire pressure ....................................... 706
Warning messages ................................ 712
Warning reflector storage belt....... 573
Washer ...................................................... 198
Checking................................................. 641
Low washer fluid warning message ........................... 726
Preparing and checking
before winter ................................... 304
Switch........................................................ 198
Washing and waxing...........................608 Weight
Cargo capacity.....................................170
Load limits ...............................................170
Weight .................................................... 768
Welcome light illumination control .....................................................103
Wheels ..................................................... 655 Replacing wheels ..............................655
Size ........................................................... 775
Window glasses...................................... 147
Window lock switch.............................. 147
Windows.................................................... 147
Power windows.................................... 147
Rear window defogger .................. 374
Windshield wiper de-icer ..................375
Windshield wipers .................................198 Intermittent windshield wipers with interval adjuster ...... 198
Position ................................................... 307
Rain-sensing windshield wipers...................................................200
Winter driving tips ............................... 304
Wireless remote control key.............. 116 Battery-Saving Function ................. 109
Locking/Unlocking ............................. 116
Replacing the battery ......................659
WMA disc................................................423
XM
® Satellite Radio ........................... 408
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