Lexus ES 2015 - Wheels

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
When replacing wheels, care should
be taken to ensure that they are equiv-
alent to those removed in load capac-
ity, diameter, rim width and inset
*
.
Replacement wheels are available at
any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
*
: Conventionally referred to as offset.
Lexus does not recommend using the
following:
 Wheels of different sizes or types
 Used wheels
 Bent wheels that have been
straightened
Q When replacing wheels
The wheels of your vehicle are equipped
with tire pressure warning valves and trans-
mitters that allow the tire pressure warning
system to provide advance warning in the
event of a loss in tire inflation pressure.
Whenever wheels are replaced, tire pres-
sure warning valves and transmitters must
be installed. (P.376)
 Use only Lexus wheel nuts and
wrenches designed for use with
your aluminum wheels.
 When rotating, repairing or chang-
Wheels
If a wheel is bent, cracked or heav-
ily corroded, it should be replaced.
Otherwise, the tire may separate
from the wheel or cause a loss of
handling control.
Wheel selection
WARNING
Q When replacing wheels
O Do 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.
O Never use an inner tube in a leaking
wheel which is designed for a tubeless
tire. Doing so may result in an acci-
dent, causing death or serious injury.
Q Use of defective wheels prohibited
Do not use cracked or deformed wheels.
Doing so could cause the tire to leak air
during driving, possibly causing an acci-
dent.
NOTICE
Q Replacing tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters
O Because tire repair or replacement
may affect the tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters, make sure to
have tires serviced by any authorized
Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer or
other qualified service shop. In addi-
tion, make sure to purchase your tire
pressure warning valves and transmit-
ters at any authorized Lexus retailer or
Lexus authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.
O Ensure that only genuine Lexus wheels
are used on your vehicle.
Tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters may not work properly
with non-genuine wheels.
Aluminum wheel precautions