2015 Lexus ES300h tire size

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ES350_300h_OM_OM33B36U_(U)
9-1. Specifications
Tire information
XFull-size tire
XCompact spare tire
Typical tire symbols

ES350_300h_OM_OM33B36U_(U)
7199-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Tire size (→ P. 7 2 1 )
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) (→P. 7 2 0 )
Location of treadwear indicators (→ P. 566)
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. 725)
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( →P. 725)
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. 5 7 0 )
An all season tire has “M+S” on the sidewall. 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_OM33B36U_(U)
9-1. 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.
Typical DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN)
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ES350_300h_OM_OM33B36U_(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 s ize
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ES350_300h_OM_OM33B36U_(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
Weather sideThe 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

780Alphabetical index
ES350_300h_OM_OM33B36U_(U)
Rear sunshade switch ..................... 495
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
switch....................................................470
Seat heater switches.........................478
Seat ventilator switches ..................478
“SOS” button......................................... 513
“START STOP ENGINE” switch................................................... 205
Talk switch
*........................................... 431
Telephone switches
*........................ 431
Tilt and telescopic
steering control switch ................. 169
Tire pressure warning reset
switch................................................... 568
Trunk closer switch ............................ 150
Trunk opener switch ......................... 149
Trunk opener main switch.............. 150
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button .................................................... 261
VSC OFF switch ................................ 315
Window lock switch ........................... 177
Windshield wipers and washer switch .........................245 Tachometer ................................................ 97
Tail lights
Light switch........................................... 233
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 610
Welcome light illumination
control.................................................... 127
Talk switch
*.............................................. 431
Telephone switches
*............................ 431
Theft deterrent system
Alarm ..........................................................88
Engine immobilizer system ............. 84
Immobilizer system.............................. 86
Tire inflation pressure
Maintenance data................................ 712
Tire inflation pressure display function................................................. 105
Warning light .......................................630
Warning message............................ 650
Tire information ...................................... 718
Glossary................................................. 725
Size ............................................................. 721
Tire identification number ............. 720
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...............................................723
Tire pressure warning system
Function .................................................. 567
Initializing ............................................... 567
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters................ 567
Registering ID codes .......................569
Tire pressure warning reset switch .................................................. 568
Warning light .......................................630
Warning message............................ 650
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781Alphabetical index
ES350_300h_OM_OM33B36U_(U)
TiresChains......................................................343
Checking............................................... 566
If you have a flat tire ......................... 659
Inflation pressure .................................. 712
Information ............................................. 718
Replacing .............................................. 659
Rotating tires ....................................... 566
Size .............................................................. 712
Snow tires ..............................................345
Spare tire ............................................... 659
Tire inflation pressure display
function ................................................. 105
Tire pressure warning system .....567
Warning light ...................................... 630
Warning message ............................ 650
Tools........................................................... 660
Top tether strap........................................ 69
Total load capacity ............................... 202
Towing Dinghy towing .....................................204
Emergency towing ..............................617
Towing eyelet...................................... 620
Trailer towing ...................................... 203
TRAC (Traction Control) ...................313
Traction battery (hybrid battery) ....... 77
Traction motor (electric motor) ......... 77
Transmission Automatic transmission .................. 222
Driving mode select switch ............. 311
Hybrid transmission.......................... 226
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ...................................676
Trip information...................................... 103
Trip meters ..................................................97 Trunk
Internal trunk release lever .............152
Jam protection function..................... 151
Luggage security system................ 150
Open trunk warning message.... 642
Power trunk opener and closer ...149
Smart access system with push-button start....................128
Trunk closer switch............................ 150
Trunk easy closer ................................. 151
Trunk features..................................... 488
Trunk handle ......................................... 150
Trunk light................................................. 151
Trunk opener main switch ............. 150
Trunk opener switch ..........................149
Trunk storage extension ................498
Wireless remote control....................141
Trunk light
Trunk light................................................. 151
Wattage ................................................... 714
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ..........604, 608
Turn signal lever ................................. 230
Wattage ................................................... 714
USB memory
*...................................... 359
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.