1999 Lexus LX 470 User Guide 1 - Page 302

CHASSIS 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. 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 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. 63L009 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. " 1 Side chain 2 Cross chain Use the tire chains of correct size. For 275/70R16 tires, use the following type chains. mm A: Diameter of side chain 5.0 B: Width of side chain 18.0 C: Length of side chain 46.1 D: Diameter of cross chain 6.0 E: Width of cross chain 22.0 F: Length of cross chain 37.5 (in.) (0.20) (0.71) (1.81) (0.24) (0.87) (1.48) 286