spare tire LEXUS IS250 2016 User Guide

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
nWhen using the spare tire
lRemember that your compact spare tire is specifically designed for use with your
vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire on another vehicle.
lDo not use two compact spare tires simultaneously.
lReplace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.
lAvoid sudden acceleration, deceleration and braking, as well as sharp cornering.
nSpeed limit when using the spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact spare tire is
installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Failing to observe
this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or serious injury.
nWhen the spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following systems may
not operate correctly:
lABS & brake assist
lVSC
lTRAC
lVDIM
lNavigation system (if equipped)
Also, not only can the following system not be utilized fully, it may actually negatively
effect the drive-train components:
lAWD system (if equipped)

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NOTICE
nDo not drive the vehicle with a flat tire.
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the wheel
beyond repair.
nBe careful when driving over bumps with the compact spare tire installed on the
vehicle.
The vehicle becomes lower when driving with the compact spare tire compared to
when driving with standard tires. Be careful when driving over uneven road sur-
faces.
nDriving with tire chains and the compact spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the compact spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect driving performance.
nWhen replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter, contact your Lexus dealer as the tire pressure warning valve and trans-
mitter may be damaged if not handled correctly.
nTo avoid damaging the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
Do not use liquid sealants on flat tires.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Steering
Tires and wheels
Type A
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
Ti r e s i z e205/55R16 89W, T125/70D17 98M
(spare)
Front and rear tire inflation pres-
sure
(Recommended cold tire inflation
pressure)
Driving under normal conditions
Front:
35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm2 or bar)*
Rear:
38 psi (260 kPa, 2.6 kgf/cm2 or bar)*
Spare:
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)
*: When driving at high speeds above 100 mph
(160 km/h), in countries where such speeds are
permitted by law, add 5.8 psi (40 kPa, 0.4 kgf/
cm2 or bar) to the front tires and rear tires.
Never exceed the maximum cold tire inflation
pressure indicated on the tire sidewall.
Wheel size16 × 7JJ, 17 × 4T (spare)
Wheel nut torque76 ft

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Ty p e B
Ti r e s i z e225/45R17 90W, 245/45R17 95W, T125/
70D17 98M (spare)
Front and rear tire inflation pres-
sure
(Recommended cold tire inflation
pressure)
Driving under normal conditions
Front:
35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm2 or bar)*
Rear:
38 psi (260 kPa, 2.6 kgf/cm2 or bar)*
Spare:
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)
*: When driving at high speeds above 100 mph
(160 km/h), in countries where such speeds are
permitted by law, add 4.5 psi (30 kPa, 0.3 kgf/
cm2 or bar) to the front tires and rear tires.
Never exceed the maximum cold tire inflation
pressure indicated on the tire sidewall.
Wheel size17 × 8J, 17 × 4T (spare)
Wheel nut torque76 ft

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Vehicle specifications
Type C
Ti r e s i z e225/45R17 91V, 225/45R17 91V, T125/
70D17 98M (spare)
Front and rear tire inflation pres-
sure
(Recommended cold tire inflation
pressure)
Driving under normal conditions
Front:
35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm2 or bar)*
Rear:
38 psi (260 kPa, 2.6 kgf/cm2 or bar)*
Spare:
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)
*: When driving at high speeds above 100 mph
(160 km/h), in countries where such speeds are
permitted by law, add 7.2 psi (50 kPa, 0.5 kgf/
cm2 or bar) to the front tires and rear tires.
Never exceed the maximum cold tire inflation
pressure indicated on the tire sidewall.
Wheel size17 × 8J, 17 × 4T (spare)
Wheel nut torque76 ft

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Ty p e D
Ti r e s i z e
Front tires: 225/45R17 91V
Rear tires: 245/45R17 95V
Spare tire: T125/70D17 98M
Front and rear tire inflation pres-
sure
(Recommended cold tire inflation
pressure)
Driving under normal conditions
Front:
35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm2 or bar)*
Rear:
38 psi (260 kPa, 2.6 kgf/cm2 or bar)*
Spare:
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)
*: When driving at high speeds above 100 mph
(160 km/h), in countries where such speeds are
permitted by law, add 10 psi (70 kPa, 0.7 kgf/
cm2 or bar) to the front tires and rear tires.
Never exceed the maximum cold tire inflation
pressure indicated on the tire sidewall.
Wheel size17 × 8J, 17 × 4T (spare)
Wheel nut torque76 ft

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Vehicle specifications
Type E
Ti r e s i z e
Front tires: 225/40R18 88Y
Rear tires: 255/40R18 95Y
Spare tire: T145/70D17 106M
Front and rear tire inflation pres-
sure
(Recommended cold tire inflation
pressure)
Driving under normal conditions
Front:
35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm2 or bar)*
Rear:
38 psi (260 kPa, 2.6 kgf/cm2 or bar)*
Spare:
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)
*: When driving at high speeds above 100 mph
(160 km/h), in countries where such speeds are
permitted by law, add 7.2 psi (50 kPa, 0.5 kgf/
cm2 or bar) to the front tires and rear tires.
Never exceed the maximum cold tire inflation
pressure indicated on the tire sidewall.
Wheel size
Front wheels: 18 × 8J
Rear wheels: 18 × 8 1 /2J
Spare wheel: 17 × 4T
Wheel nut torque76 ft

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Ty p e F
Ti r e s i z e
Front tires: 225/40R18 88V
Rear tires: 255/40R18 95V
Spare tire: T145/70D17 106M
Front and rear tire inflation pres-
sure
(Recommended cold tire inflation
pressure)
Driving under normal conditions
Front:
35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm2 or bar)*
Rear:
38 psi (260 kPa, 2.6 kgf/cm2 or bar)*
Spare:
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)
*: When driving at high speeds above 100 mph
(160 km/h), in countries where such speeds are
permitted by law, add 7.2 psi (50 kPa, 0.5 kgf/
cm2 or bar) to the front tires and rear tires.
Never exceed the maximum cold tire inflation
pressure indicated on the tire sidewall.
Wheel size
Front wheels: 18 × 8J
Rear wheels: 18 × 8 1 /2J
Spare wheel: 17 × 4T
Wheel nut torque76 ft

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Vehicle specifications
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. 4 5 1 )
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN)(→P. 4 5 1 )
Location of treadwear indicators(→P. 325)
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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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 filled in the tire. A
tube type tire has a tube inside the tire and the tube maintains the air pres-
sure.
Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure (→P. 3 3 1 )
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure (→P. 4 3 9 )
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 tire or all season tire (→P. 3 3 2 )
An all season tire has “M+S” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “M+S” is a
summer tire.
“TEMPORARY USE ONLY” (→P. 4 0 9 )
A compact spare tire is identified by the phrase “TEMPORARY USE
ONLY” molded into its sidewall. This tire is designed for temporary
emergency use only.