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APPLICABLE VEHICLES
2010-2013
2008-2013
2005-2006
2006-2008
2008-2011
2010-2012
2005-2006
2007-2013
2010-2013
2010-2013
2011-2013
2007-2013
2010-2013
2005-2006
2008-2013
IS250C
LS600H
GS300
RX400H
GS460
HS250H
ES330
2005-2010
2012
2006-2013
2005
2007-2011, 2013
2013
2007-2013
GX460
RX450H
CT200H
RX350
IS350C
LS430
LX570
2005-2007
2007-2011 2013
2006-2013
2005-2006
2005-2007
2013
SC430
LFA
: IS250
, IS300
GS450H
ES300H
ES350
GX470
LX470
GS350
18350
RX330
GS430
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Tire Rotation Best Practices
Please refer to the following recommendations for the best practices for vehicle tire rotations.
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Prior to tire rotation , use the quick reference chart below to verify the size of the lug nut, the lug nut torque
specifications, and the tire pressure . The quick reference chart is applicable to current generation vehicles
only.
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It is recommended to rotate tires as specified in the vehicle repair or owner's manual.
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For proper tire inflation, please refer to the corresponding "Tire Inflation Pressure Compensation and
Adjustment" bulletin , for the listed Lexus models.
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Reference to the Tire Pressure Label on the vehicle for the proper tire inflation pressure.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Nitrogen Filling Procedures
Some customers may complain about vehicle vibration due to incorrect tire balance following a nitrogen refill. It
has been found that nitrogen replacement may cause tire out of balance conditions if the tire is deflated and
refilled with weight on the tire. When the original air in a tire is evacuated during the replacement procedure, the
internal pressure against the tire carcass is reduced . If the vehicle is on the ground during this procedure, the
low tire inflation pressures may cause the tire sidewall to compress.
When performing nitrogen replacement procedure with the tire/wheel on the vehicle , ensure the vehicle is
lifted on a rack or jack stands. This prevents the weight of the vehicle from compressing the tire sidewall
when tire pressure is reduced.
Alternatively, the nitrogen replacement procedure may also be performed with the wheel/tire removed from
the vehicle and suspended off the ground; for example, on a wheel/tire balancer machine.
On the g round
Lifted up
On a machine
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Tech Tip
Ver. 2.0 0411 8/2011 L
07/02/2014
Rev1
© 2011 , Lexus, a Division of Toyota Motor Sales, USA
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