tire size LEXUS RC300 2020 Owner's Manual

3328-1. Specifications
Compact spare tireTire size ( P.333)
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) ( P.332)
Location of treadwear indicators ( P.257)
Tire ply composition and materials
Plies are layers of rubber-coated parallel cords. Cords are the strands which form the plies
in a 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.335)
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P.335)
This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated.
“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.
Type A
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
Typical DOT and Tire Identifica-
tion Number (TIN)

3338-1. 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 tire
conforms to applicable Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards.
Type B
DOT symbol
*
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
Tire manufacturer’s identification
mark
Manufacturing week
Manufacturing year
Manufacturer’s code
*:The DOT symbol cert ifies that the tire
conforms to applicable Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards.
■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
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
Tire size
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
A
B

3368-1. Specifications
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight
150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that fol-
lows
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 produc-
tion options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of
the standard items which they replace, not previ-
ously 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 assem-
bly 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
Vehicle maximum load on the tire
The load on an individual ti re 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 ti re that is determined by
distributing to each axle its share of curb weight,
accessory weight, and normal occupant weight
(distributed in accor dance with Table 1
* below), and
dividing by two
Weather sideThe surface area of the rim not covered by the
inflated tire
Tire related termMeaning

384Alphabetical Index
Instrument panel light control switches............................................................................ 69
Light switches ................................................ 137
Moon roof switches .....................................112
“ODO TRIP” switch .................................... 68
Outside rear view mirror switches .... 108
Paddle shift switches ......................... 131, 132
PCS OFF switch ......................................... 158
Power door lock switch ............................88
Power window switches ........................... 110
Rear window and outside rear view mir- ror defoggers switch ............................ 207
Seat heater switches .................................. 214
Seat ventilator switches ............................ 214
Snow mode switch ...................................... 131
“SOS” button .................................................. 52
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch .......................................................................... 106
Tire pressure warning reset switch .. 262
Trunk opener main switch ....................... 92
Trunk opener switch ................................... 90
VSC OFF switch ........................................ 195
Window lock switch ..................................... 111
Windshield wiper and washer switch142
Windshield wiper de-icer switch ..........211
T
Tachometer....................................................... 64 Rev indicator ................................................... 67
Rev peak ........................................................... 67
Tail lights Light switch ..................................................... 137
Replacing light bulbs.................................272
Wattage.......................................................... 328
Theft deterrent system Alarm .................................................................. 57
Engine immobilizer system ..................... 56
Theft prevention labels...............................58
Tire inflation pressure Maintenance data...................................... 324
Tire inflation pressu re display function
.........................................................................260 Warning light .............................................. 289
Tire information ..............................................331 Glossary .........................................................335
Size ....................................................................333
Tire identification number...................... 332
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............334
Tire infration pressure ...................................73
Tire pressure display ... ............................... 260
Tire pressure warning system Function ......................................................... 260
Initializing........................................................ 262
Installing tire pres sure warning valves
and transmitters.........................................261
Registering ID codes ...............................263
Warning light .............................................. 289
Tires Chains .............................................................. 199
Checking ....................................................... 257
If you have a flat tire ..................................296
Inflation pressure ........................................263
Information ..................................................... 331
Replacing .......................................................296
Rotating tires ................................................259
Size .................................................................... 324
Snow tires ....................................................... 198
Spare tire ........................................................296
Tire inflation pressure display function......................................................................... 260
Tire pressure warning system ............ 260
Warning light .............................................. 289
Tools.................................................................. 296
Top tether strap.........................................41, 49
Total load capacity ....................................... 318
Towing Dinghy towing ...............................................124
Emergency towing.................................... 279
Towing eyelet................................................ 281
Trailer towing .................................................124
TRAC (Traction Control) ..........................194
Traction Control (TRAC) ..........................194
Trailer towing .................................................. 124