2011 LEXUS RX350 wheel size

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Wheels
nWhen replacing wheels
The wheels of your vehicle are equipped with tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters that allow the tire pressure warning system to provide advanced warn-
ing in the event of a loss in tire inflation pressure. Whenever wheels are replaced,
tire pressure warning valves and transmitters must be installed. (→P. 4 7 9 )
If a wheel is bent, cracked or heavily corroded, it should be replaced.
Otherwise, the tire may separate from the wheel or cause a loss of han-
dling control.
nWheel selection
When replacing wheels, care should be taken to ensure that they
are equivalent to those removed in load capacity, diameter, rim
width, and inset*.
Replacement wheels are available at your Lexus dealer.
*: Conventionally referred to as “offset”.
Lexus does not recommend using the following:
lWheels of different sizes or types
lUsed wheels
lBent wheels that have been straightened
nAluminum wheel precautions
lUse only Lexus wheel nuts and wrenches designed for use with
your aluminum wheels.
lWhen rotating, repairing or changing your tires, check that the
wheel nuts are still tight after driving 1000 miles (1600 km).
lBe careful not to damage the aluminum wheels when using tire
chains.
lUse only Lexus genuine balance weights or equivalent and a
plastic or rubber hammer when balancing your wheels.

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CAUTION
nWhen replacing wheels
lDo not use wheels that are a different size from those recommended in the
Owner’s Manual, as this may result in a loss of handling control.
lNever use an inner tube in a leaking wheel which is designed for a tubeless tire.
Doing so may result in an accident, causing death or serious injury.
NOTICE
nReplacing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
lBecause tire repair or replacement may affect the tire pressure warning valves
and transmitters, make sure to have tires serviced by your Lexus dealer or other
qualified service shop. In addition, make sure to purchase your tire pressure
warning valves and transmitters at your Lexus dealer.
lEnsure that only genuine Lexus wheels are used on your vehicle.
Tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not work properly with non-
genuine wheels.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
nIf the tire pressure warning system is not functioning
The tire pressure warning system will be disabled in the following conditions:
(When the condition becomes normal, the system will work properly.)
lIf tires not equipped with tire pressure warning valves and transmitters are used
lIf the ID code on the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters is not regis-
tered in the tire pressure warning computer
lIf the tire pressure warning select switch is set to a different tire setting.
lIf the tire inflation pressure is 73 psi (500 kPa, 5.1 kgf/cm2 or bar) or higher
The tire pressure warning system may be disabled in the following conditions:
(When the condition becomes normal, the system will work properly.)
lIf electronic devices or facilities using similar radio wave frequencies are nearby
lIf a radio set at similar frequencies is in use in the vehicle
lIf a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is installed
lIf there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, in particular around the wheels or
wheel housings
lIf non-genuine Lexus wheels are used (Even if you use Lexus wheels, the tire
pressure warning system may not work properly with some types of tires.)
lIf tire chains are used
lIf the full-size spare tire is in a location subject to poor radio wave signal recep-
tion.
lIf a large metallic object which can interfere with signal reception is put in the
luggage compartment (vehicles with full-size spare tire).
nIf the tire pressure warning light comes on after flashing frequently for 1 minute
If the tire pressure warning light comes on after flashing frequently for 1 minute
when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode, have
it checked by your Lexus dealer.
nCustomization
The vehicle speed linked seat belt reminder buzzer can be disabled.
(Customizable features →P. 6 2 1 )

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
nMaintenance of the tires
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold
and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label (tire and load information label).
(If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label [tire and load information label], you should
determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure
monitoring system (TPMS-tire pressure warning system) that illuminates a low tire
pressure telltale (tire pressure warning light) when one or more of your tires is sig-
nificantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale (tire pres-
sure warning light) illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as
possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-
inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation
also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's handling
and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire
pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of
the TPMS low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warning light).
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS (tire pressure warning system)
malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The
TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunction indicator is combined with the
low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warning light). When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain
continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle
start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illumi-
nated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunctions may occur for a variety of rea-
sons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the
vehicle that prevent the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) from functioning
properly. Always check the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunction tell-
tale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the
replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS (tire pressure warning
system) to continue to function properly.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Install the spare tire and loosely tighten each wheel nut by hand
by approximately the same amount.
Vehicles with a compact spare tire
Tighten the nuts until the tapered
portion comes into loose contact
with the disc wheel seat.
Vehicles with a full-size spare tire
Turn the nuts until the washers
come into contact with the wheel.
Lower the vehicle.
STEP2
Disc wheel
seat
Tapered portion
Wheel nut
Was h e r
Disc wheel
STEP3

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6-1. Specifications
Steering
Tires and wheels
Typ e A
Ty p e B
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
Ti r e s i z eP235/60R18 102V, T165/90D18 107M (spare)
Tire inflation pressure
(recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)
Driving under normal conditions
Front:
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Rear:
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Spare:
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Wheel size18 × 7 1/2J, 18 × 4T (spare)
Wheel nut torque76 ft

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Vehicle specifications
Type C
Ti r e s i z eP235/55R19 101V, T165/90D18 107M (spare)
Tire inflation pressure
(recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)
Driving under normal conditions
Front:
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)*
Rear:
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 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 1 psi (10 kPa, 0.1 kgf/cm2 or bar) to the
front tires, 3 psi (20 kPa, 0.2 kgf/cm2 or bar) to the
rear tires. Never exceed the maximum cold tire infla-
tion pressure indicated on the tire sidewall.
Wheel size19 × 7 1/2J, 18 × 4T (spare)
Wheel nut torque76 ft

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Ty p e D
Ti r e s i z eP235/55R19 101V
Tire inflation pressure
(recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)
Driving under normal conditions
Front:
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Rear:
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Spare:
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 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 1 psi (10 kPa, 0.1 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 size19 × 7 1/2J
Wheel nut torque76 ft