2012 Lexus ES350 tire size

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ES350_UTy p e B
Ti r e s i z eP215/55R17 93V,
T155/70D17 110M (spare)
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire inflation
pressure)
Front:
30 psi (210 kPa, 2.1 kgf/cm2 or bar)*
Rear:
30 psi (210 kPa, 2.1 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 4.3 psi
(30 kPa, 0.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar) to the front
tires and rear tires. Never exceed the maxi-
mum cold tire inflation pressure indicated
on the tire sidewall.
Wheel size17 × 7J, 17 × 4T (spare)
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

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ES350_U
Tire size (→ P. 5 0 1 )
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) (→P. 5 0 1 )
Location of treadwear indicators (→ P. 390)
Tire ply composition and materials
Plies are layers of rubber-coated parallel cords. Cords are the strands
which form the plies in a tire.
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 ti re and the tube maintains the air pres-
sure.
Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( →P. 394)
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( →P. 493)
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. 395)
An all season tire has “M+S” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “M+S” is a
summer tire.
“TEMPORARY USE ONLY” (→ P. 466)
A compact spare tire is identified by the phrase “TEMPORARY USE
ONLY” molded into its sidewall. This tire is designed for temporary emer-
gency use only.

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Vehicle specifications
ES350_U
Typical DOT and tire identification 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 si ze 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 or 3 digits)
Speed symbol
(alphabet with one letter)

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Vehicle specifications
ES350_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 12-volt 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
ES350_U
Tachometer ..............................................138
Tail lightsReplacing light bulbs ....................... 420
Switch ........................................................ 149
Wattage ................................................. 495
Talk switch*............................................. 284
Telephone switch* ............................... 284
Theft deterrent system
Alarm .......................................................... 83
Engine immobilizer system ............... 81
Tire inflation pressure......................... 399
Tire information Glossary ................................................504
Size ............................................................ 501
Tire identification number .............. 501
Uniform tire quality grading......... 502
Tires Chains .......................................................198
Checking ............................................... 390
If you have a flat tire............................ 461
Inflation pressure ............................... 399
Inflation pressure sensor.................. 391
Information............................................ 499
Replacing................................................. 461
Rotating tires ........................................390
Size ........................................................... 493
Snow tires..............................................200
Spare tire ................................................. 461
Tools ............................................................ 461
Total load capacity................................. 195 Towing
Dinghy towing .....................................203
Emergency towing............................. 431
Trailer towing .......................................202
TRAC.......................................................... 182
Traction control ...................................... 182
Trip meter ................................................. 138
Trunk Extending a space ............................ 335
Opener ...................................................... 46
Trunk light Trunk light ................................................. 47
Wattage ................................................. 495
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ........................420
Switch........................................................ 135
Wattage ................................................. 495T
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.