2015 Lexus IS250 tire size

5199-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
Ty p e A
Ty p e B
Ty p e C
Tires and wheels
Ti r e s i z e205/55R16 91W, T125/70D17 98M (spare)
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)
Front tire 36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Rear tire 36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spare tire 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Wheel size16  7J, 17  4T (spare)
Wheel nut torque76 f t•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Ti r e s i z e225/45R17 91W, T125/70D17 98M (spare)
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)
Front tire
36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Rear tire 36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spare tire 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Wheel size17  7 1 /2J, 17  4T (spare)
Wheel nut torque76 f t•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Ti r e s i z e225/45R17 91V, T125/70D17 98M (spare)
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)
Front tire
36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Rear tire 36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spare tire 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Wheel size17  7 1 /2J, 17  4T (spare)
Wheel nut torque76 f t•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

5209-1. Specifications
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
Ty p e D
Ty p e E
Ti r e s i z e225/40R18 88Y, 255/35R18 90Y,
T125/70D17 98M (spare)
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)
Front tire 36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Rear tire
36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spare tire 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Wheel size18  8J (225/40R18), 18  8 1 /2J (255/35R18),
17  4T (spare)
Wheel nut torque76 f t•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Ti r e s i z e225/40R18 88W, 255/35R18 90W,
T125/70D17 98M (spare)
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)
Front tire
36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Rear tire 36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spare tire 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Wheel size18  8J (225/40R18), 18  8 1 /2J (255/35R18),
17  4T (spare)
Wheel nut torque76 f t•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

5259-1. Specifications
9
Vehicle specifications
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
Full-size tire
Compact spare tire
Tire information
Ty p i c a l t i r e s y m b o l s

5289-1. Specifications
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
■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 dimensions
Section width
Tire height
Wheel diameter
Tire size
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5339-1. Specifications
9
Vehicle specifications
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
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 dis-
tributing 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 dis-
tributing to each axle its sh are of curb weight, accessory
weight, and normal occupant weight (distributed in
accordance with Table 1
* below), and dividing by two
We a t h e r s i d eThe surface area of the rim not covered by the inflated
tire
BeadThe 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 be tween components in the
bead
Bias ply tireA pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to
the beads are laid at altern ate 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 th e plies in the tire
Cord separationThe parting of cords from adjacent rubber compounds
CrackingAny parting within the tread, sidewall, or innerliner of
the tire extending to cord material
Tire related termMeaning

580Alphabetical index
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
Tachometer .................................................81
Tail lights..................................................... 173Light switch .............................................173
Replacing light bulbs ........................452
Talk switch
*............................................ 329
Telephone switches
*.......................... 329
Theft deterrent system Alarm............................................................. 71
Engine immobilizer system..............69
Luggage security system .................. 110
Theft prevention labels ....................... 73
Tire inflation pressure ......................... 432 Maintenance data ............................... 519
Tire inflation pressure display function ................................................ 424
Warning light ...................................... 468
Tire information ..................................... 525 Glossary .................................................532
Size ........................................................... 528
Tire identification number.............. 527
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............................................. 530 Tire pressure warning system ..........424
Function .................................................. 424
Initializing ............................................... 424
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters................ 424
Registering ID codes ....................... 426
Tire pressure warning reset switch ................................................... 425
Warning light .......................................468
Tires ............................................................423 Chains ....................................................... 261
Checking ............................................... 423
If you have a flat tire ..........................486
Inflation pressure..................................519
Information............................................ 525
Replacing ...............................................486
Rotating tires ........................................ 423
Size .............................................................519
Snow tires .............................................. 262
Spare tire................................................486
Tire inflation pressure display function................................................ 424
Tire pressure warning system ..... 424
Warning light .......................................468
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