tire size Lexus IS F 2012 User Guide

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
IS F_U
Steering
Tires and wheels
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
Ti r e s i z e
Front: 225/40R19 93Y
Rear: 255/ 35R19 96Y
Spare: T135/70R18 103M
Front and rear tire inflation pres-
sure
(Recommended cold tire inflation
pressure)
Front:
36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm2 or bar)*
Rear:
36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm
2 or bar)*
Spare:
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
*: When driving at high speeds above 100 mph
(160 km/h), in countries where such speeds
are permitted by law, add 9.0 psi (60 kPa, 0.6
kgf/cm
2 or bar) to the front tires and rear tires.
Never exceed the maximum cold tire inflation
pressure indicated on the tire sidewall.
Wheel size
Ty p e A
Front wheels: 19 × 8J
Rear wheels: 19 × 9J
Spare wheel: 18 × 4T
Ty p e B
Front wheels: 19 × 8 1 /2J
Rear wheels: 19 × 9 1 /2J
Spare wheel: 18 × 4T
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

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IS F_U
Tire information
Ty p i c a l t i r e s y m b o l s
Standard tire
Compact spare tire
Tire size (→P. 5 2 8 )
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) (→ P. 5 2 8 )
Location of treadwear indicators ( →P. 4 1 0 )
Tire ply composition and materials
Plies are layers of rubber-coated parallel cords. Cords are the strands
which form the plies in a tire.

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IS F_U
Typical DOT and tire iden tification number (TIN)
DOT symbol
*
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
Tire manufacturer's identifica-
tion mark
Tire size code
Manufacturer's optional tire
type code (3 or 4 letters)
Manufacturing week
Manufacturing year
*: The DOT symbol certifies thatthe tire conforms to applicable
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards.
Tire size
■ Typical tire size information
The illustration indicates typical
tire size.
Ti r e u s e
(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)

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IS F_U
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equip-
ment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, and if so equipped, air conditioning and
additional weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants speci-
fied in the second column of Table 1
* that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in
the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options
weight
The combined weight of installed regular production
options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the
standard items which they replace, not previously
considered in curb weight or accessory weight,
including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack,
heavy duty battery, and special trim
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads are seated
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
Tire related termMeaning

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Alphabetical index
IS F_U
Spare tireInflation pressure ............................... 420
Storage location................................. 487
Spark plug .................................................518
Specifications........................................... 512
Speedometer...........................................150
Steering wheel Adjustment .............................................. 70
Audio switches .................................... 277
Steering wheel position
memory ................................................. 55
Storage feature ..................................... 334
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck ... 508
Sun visors................................................. 340
Sunshade .................................................... 80
Switch Emergency flasher switch ............. 454
Engine switch ........................................ 134
Fog light switch..................................... 166
F-sport mode total control switch .......................................... 140, 199
Hazard light switch........................... 454
Ignition switch........................................ 134
Light switches........................................ 162 Power door lock switch .................... 46
Power window switch ........................ 76
Satellite switches.................................343
SNOW switch ..................................... 140
Transmission shift
switches ........................................ 141, 143
Window lock switch............................ 76
Wiper and washer switch............... 168
Tachometer.............................................. 150
Tail lights Switch.........................................................162
Talk switch* .............................................304
Telephone switch*................................304
Theft deterrent system Alarm.......................................................... 88
Engine immobilizer system..............86
Theft prevention labels ........................... 91
Tire inflation pressure .........................420
Tire information
Glossary .................................................. 531
Size........................................................... 528
Tire identification number............. 528
Uniform tire quality grading .........529
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Alphabetical index
IS F_U
TiresChains ....................................................... 214
Checking ................................................ 410
If you have a flat tire.......................... 487
Inflation pressure................................ 420
Inflation pressure sensor................. 410
Information............................................ 526
Replacing............................................... 487
Rotating tires ......................................... 410
Size ............................................................. 521
Snow tires ................................................ 214
Tools ...........................................................487
Total load capacity ................................ 213
Towing
Dinghy towing ....................................... 217
Emergency towing ...........................455
Trailer towing......................................... 216
TRAC.......................................................... 197
Traction control ...................................... 197
Transmission shift switches ........ 141, 143
Trip meter ................................................. 150
Trunk
Extending trunk space .................... 352
Opener ...................................................... 50
Trunk light Trunk light................................................... 51
Wattage.................................................. 522 Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 447
Switch........................................................ 147
Wattage ..................................................522
USB port* ..................................... 256, 264
Vanity lights Vanity lights............................................ 341
Wattage ..................................................522
Vanity mirrors ..........................................341
VDIM........................................................... 197
Vehicle dynamics integrated management ......................................... 197
Vehicle identification number .......... 513
Vehicle stability control ....................... 197
Voice command switch ..................... 304
VSC ............................................................. 197
Warning buzzers Brake system....................................... 463
Open door .......................................... 466
Seat belt reminder ............................ 466
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