Tire And Wheel System: Inspection

INSPECT TIRES

Check the tires for wear and proper inflation pressure.

Cold tire inflation pressure

TIRE PRESSURE SPECIFICATION

Tire size

Specified Value kPa (kgf*cm² , psi)

Front

Rear

205/55R16 89W

240 (2.4, 35)

260 (2.6, 38)

225/45R17 91V

225/45R17 90W⁽¹⁾

240 (2.4, 35)

245/45R17 95W⁽²⁾

260 (2.6, 38)

225/45R17 95V⁽¹⁾

240 (2.4, 35)

245/45R17 95V⁽²⁾

260 (2.6, 38)

225/40R18 88Y⁽¹⁾

240 (2.4, 35)

255/40R18 95Y⁽²⁾

260 (2.6, 38)

⁽¹⁾	Only for front tires

⁽²⁾	Only for rear tires

Using a dial indicator, check the runout of tires.
Tire runout: 1.0 mm (0.039 in.) or less

Fig 1: Checking Runout Of Tires
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ROTATE TIRES
HINT:
- If the rotating direction of the tires is specified, rotate the tires as shown in illustration.
- 2WD models with 17-inch tires or 18-inch tires cannot be rotated.
  
  Fig 2: Rotating Direction Of Tires
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INSPECT WHEEL BALANCE
1. Check and adjust the off-the-car balance.
  
  Fig 3: Inspecting Wheel Balance
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2. If necessary, check and adjust the on-the-car balance.
  Imbalance after adjustment: 8.0 g (0.018 lb.) or less.
  
  HINT:
  
  In the case of 16-inch wheels, balance weight should be installed by tapping.
  NOTE:
  - Remove dirt, oil and water from the surface where the balance weight is to be adhered with a cleaning detergent.
    
    Fig 4: Adjusting Balance Weight
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  - Do not touch the sticking surface of the tape.
  - Adhere the sticking type balance weight to the flat position shown in the illustration.
  - Push the balance weight securely with a finger to adhere it to the position.
  - Do not reuse a balance weight.
  - Please use the LEXUS genuine sticking type balance weight.
INSPECT FRONT AXLE DEVIATION AND BACKLASH
HINT:

(See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION FOR FRONT AXLE, ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION FOR REAR AXLE)
INSPECT REAR AXLE DEVIATION AND BACKLASH
HINT:

(See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION FOR FRONT AXLE, ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION FOR REAR AXLE)