2013 Lexus ES350 tire size

ES350 300h_OM_OM33A01U_(U)
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Vehicle specifications
Tire size ( P. 843)
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) ( P. 8 4 2 )
Location of treadwear indicators ( P. 6 9 4 )
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 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. 8 4 7 )
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P. 8 4 7 )
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 tires or all season tires ( P. 6 9 8 )
An all season tire has “M+S” on the side wall. A tire not marked “M+S” is a summer
tire.
“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.
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ES350 300h_OM_OM33A01U_(U)
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Vehicle specifications
■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
Wheel diameter
Tire size
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ES350 300h_OM_OM33A01U_(U)
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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 tireThe load on an individual tire 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 tire that is determined by
distributing to each axle its share of curb weight,
accessory weight, and normal occupant weight (dis-
tributed in accordance with Table 1
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dividing by two
We a t h e r s i d eThe surface area of the rim not covered by the
inflated tire
Bead
The part of the tire that is made of steel wires,
wrapped or reinforced by ply cords and that is
shaped to fit the rim
Bead separationA breakdown of the bond between components in
the bead
Bias ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to
the beads are laid at alternate angles substantially
less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread
CarcassThe tire structure, except tread and sidewall rubber
which, when inflated, bears the load
ChunkingThe breaking away of pieces of the tread or sidewall
CordThe strands forming the plies in the tire
Cord separationThe parting of cords from adjacent rubber com-
pounds
CrackingAny parting within the tread, sidewall, or innerliner of
the tire extending to cord material
Tire related termMeaning

902Alphabetical index
ES350 300h_OM_OM33A01U_(U)
Rear sunshade switch ......................623
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
switch
*................................................ 372
Seat heater switches........................ 620
Seat ventilator switches ................. 620
“SOS” button......................................... 641
“START STOP ENGINE” switch......................................................197
Talk switch
*..............................444, 574
Telephone switches
*...........444, 574
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch ................. 162
Tire pressure warning reset switch................................................... 696
Trunk closer switch ............................ 145
Trunk opener switch ......................... 144
Trunk opener main switch.............. 145
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button .................................................... 251
VSC OFF switch .............................. 300
Window lock switch.......................... 170
Windshield wipers and washer switch .........................235 Tachometer ................................................93
Tail lights
Light switch........................................... 224
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 736
Welcome light illumination control.................................................... 123
Talk switch
*................................. 444, 574
Telephone switches
*............... 444, 574
Theft deterrent system Alarm .......................................................... 84
Engine immobilizer system .............80
Immobilizer system.............................. 82
Tire inflation pressure Maintenance data..............................835
Tire inflation pressure display function................................................... 101
Warning light ....................................... 755
Warning message............................. 775
Tire information .................................... 840 Glossary................................................. 847
Size ...........................................................843
Tire identification number ............. 842
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..............................................845
Tire pressure warning system Function ..................................................695
Initializing ...............................................695
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters................695
Registering ID codes ....................... 697
Tire pressure warning reset switch ...................................................696
Warning light ....................................... 755
Warning message..................775, 776
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903Alphabetical index
ES350 300h_OM_OM33A01U_(U)
TiresChains..................................................... 328
Checking............................................... 694
If you have a flat tire ..........................784
Inflation pressure ............................... 835
Information ........................................... 840
Replacing ...............................................784
Rotating tires ....................................... 694
Size ........................................................... 835
Snow tires ............................................. 330
Spare tire ................................................784
Tire inflation pressure display function ................................................... 101
Tire pressure warning system .... 695
Warning light .......................................755
Warning message ............................. 775
Tools........................................................... 785
Top tether strap........................................ 66
Total load capacity .................................194
Towing Dinghy towing ...................................... 196
Emergency towing ............................ 743
Towing eyelet.......................................745
Trailer towing ........................................ 195
TRAC (Traction Control) ................. 298
Traction battery (hybrid battery) .......74
Traction motor (electric motor) .........74
Transmission Automatic transmission ....................214
Driving mode select switch ..........296
Hybrid transmission............................ 217
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ....................................801
Trip information........................................ 99
Trip meters ................................................. 93 Trunk
Internal trunk release lever ............. 147
Jam protection function....................146
Luggage security system.................145
Open trunk warning message.... 767
Power trunk opener and closer ... 144
Smart access system with push-button start.................... 124
Trunk closer switch.............................145
Trunk easy closer ................................146
Trunk features........................................ 612
Trunk handle ..........................................145
Trunk light................................................146
Trunk opener main switch ..............145
Trunk opener switch .......................... 144
Trunk storage extension ................ 626
Wireless remote control..................136
Trunk light Trunk light................................................146
Wattage .................................................836
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ........... 730, 734
Turn signal lever ................................... 221
Wattage .................................................836
USB memory ............................... 413, 532
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