Tire and Wheel System

TIRE AND WHEEL: TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM: INSPECTION

1. INSPECT TIRES

(a) Check the tires for wear and proper inflation pressure.

Cold Tire Inflation Pressure





(b) Using a dial indicator, check the runout of the tires.





Maximum tire runout:

1.0 mm (0.039 in.)

2. ROTATE TIRES

(a) Rotate the tires.





HINT
* When the same size tires are installed to the front and rear axles, rotate the tires as shown in illustration (A).
* When different size conventional (non-directional) tires are installed to the front and rear axles, rotate the tires as shown in illustration (B).
* When different size directional tires are installed to the front and rear axles, do not rotate the tires.

3. INSPECT WHEEL BALANCE

(a) Check and adjust the off-the-car balance.





Maximum imbalance after adjustment:

8.0 g (0.018 lb)

NOTICE:
* Use a cleaning detergent to remove dirt, oil and water from the surface where the balance weight is to be adhered.
* Do not touch the adhesive surface of the balance weight.
* Adhere the sticking type balance weight to the flat surface (A) shown in the illustration.

Width (A):

25 mm (0.984 in.)

* Push the balance weight securely with a finger to adhere it to the position.
* Do not reuse a balance weight.
* Use the LEXUS genuine sticking type balance weight.

HINT
* For 17-inch and 18-inch wheels, both inner side and outer side balance weight are sticking type.
* For 16-inch wheels, the inner side balance weight should be installed by clipping it to the rim.
* If necessary, check and adjust the on-the-car balance.

4. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS

(a) Inspect the front axle hub bearing looseness .

5. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS

(a) Inspect the rear axle hub bearing looseness .

6. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT

(a) Inspect the front axle hub runout .

7. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB RUNOUT

(a) Inspect the rear axle hub runout .