2006 LEXUS RX330 four wheel drive

CHASSIS
587
INSTALLING SNOW TIRES ANDCHAINS
When to use snow tires or chains
Snow tires or chains are recommended when driving on
snow or ice.
On wet or dry roads, conventional or radial tires provide better
traction than snow or studded tires.
Snow tire selection
If you need snow tires, select tires of the same size,
construction and load capacity as the originally installed
tires. Also, on fourwheel drive models, all the tires must
be the same brand and have the same tread patterns.
Do not use tires other than stated above. Since your vehicle
has radial tires as original equipment, make sure your snow
tires also have radial construction. Do not install studded tires
without first checking local regulations for possible restrictions.
CAUTION
Observe the following instructions. Otherwise, an
accident may occur resulting in death or serious
injuries.
Do not use snow tires other than the manufacturer’s
recommended size, as this may cause dangerous
handling characteristics resulting in loss of control.
 Fourwheel drive models:
Do not use snow tires of different brands, sizes,
construction or tread patterns, as this may cause
dangerous handling characteristics resulting in loss
of control.

CHASSIS
590
REPLACING WHEELS
When to replace your wheels
If you have wheel damage such as bending, cracks or
heavy corrosion, the wheel should be replaced.
If you fail to replace a damaged wheel, the tire may slip off the
wheel or cause loss of handling control.
Replacement with used wheels is not recommended as they
may have been subjected to rough treatment or high mileage
and could fail without warning. Also, bent wheels which have
been straightened may have hidden structural damage and
therefore should not be used. Never use an inner tube in a
leaking wheel which is designed for a tubeless tire.
Wheel selection
When replacing wheels, care should be taken to ensure
that they are equivalent to those removed in load capacity,
diameter, rim width, and offset.
Correct replacement wheels are available at your Lexus
dealer.
A wheel of a different size or type may adversely affect
handling, wheel and bearing life, brake cooling,
speedometer/odometer calibration, stopping ability, headlight
aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance, and tire or snow
chain clearance to the body and chassis.
CAUTION
Observe the following instructions. Otherwise, an
accident may occur resulting in death or serious
injuries.
 Do not use wheels other than the manufacturer’s
recommended size, as this may cause dangerous
handling characteristics resulting in loss of control.
 Fourwheel drive models:
Do not use wheels of different brands, sizes and
types, as this may cause dangerous handling
characteristics resulting in loss of control.
Initial adjustment of the tire pressure warning system is
necessary after you have replaced your wheels. See “Tire
pressure warning system” on page 462.

BODY
616
SPECIFICATIONS
— DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTSOverall length
4730 mm (186.2 in.)
Overall width1845 mm (72.6 in.)
Overall height*1
Tw o −wheel drive models
Four−wheel drive models — With electronically modulated air suspension
— Without electronically modulated air suspension1670 mm (65.7 in.)*2
1710 mm (67.3 in.)*3
1725 mm (67.9 in.)*4
1670 mm (65.7 in.)*2
1710 mm (67.3 in.)*3
1725 mm (67.9 in.)*4
1680 mm (66.1 in.)*2
1720 mm (67.7 in.)*3
1735 mm (68.3 in.)*4
*1: Unladen vehicle
*2: Without roof rails
*3: With roof rails
*4: With roof rails and cross rails

BODY
617
— DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTSWheelbase
2715 mm (107 in.)
Tread Tw o −wheel drive models
— Front
— Rear
Four−wheel drive models — Front
— Rear (with electronically
modulated air suspension)
— Rear (without electronically
modulated air suspension)
1580 mm (62.2 in.)
1565 mm (61.6 in.)
1575 mm (62.0 in.)
1560 mm (61.4 in.)
1555 mm (61.2 in.)
Vehicle capacity weight
(occupants + cargo)420 kg (925 lb.)
Towing capacity
(trailer weight + cargo weight)— Without towing package
— With towing package
907 kg (2000 lb.)
1588 kg (3500 lb.)
— FUEL TANK
Capacity
72.5 L (19.2 gal., 15.9 Imp. gal.)