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INSTALLING SNOW TIRES AND
CHAINS
When to use snow tires or chains
Snow tires or chains are recommended when driving on snow or
ice.
On wet or dry roads, conventional or radial tires provide better
traction than snow or studded tires.
Snow tire selection
If you need snow tires, select the same size, construction and load
capacity as the original tires on your Lexus.
Do not use tires other than stated above. Since your vehicle has
radial tires as original equipment, make sure your snow tires also
have radial construction. Do not install studded tires without first
checking local regulations for possible restrictions.
Snow tire installation
Snow tires should be installed on all wheels.
Installing snow tires on the rear wheels only can lead to an excessive
difference in road grip capability between the front and rear tires
which could cause loss of vehicle control.
CAUTION
D Do not drive with the snow tires incorrectly inflated.
D Never drive over 105 km/h (65 mph) with any type of snow
tires.
Tire chain selection
63L009
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1
Side chain
2
Cross chain
Use the tire chains of correct size.
For 275/70R16 tires, use the following type chains.
mm (in.)
A: Diameter of side chain 5.0 (0.20)
B: Width of side chain 18.0 (0.71)
C: Length of side chain 46.1 (1.81)
D: Diameter of cross chain 6.0 (0.24)
E: Width of cross chain 22.0 (0.87)
F: Length of cross chain 37.5 (1.48)
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