2001 Lexus RX 300 Owners Manual - Page 307

CHASSIS Tire chain selection NOTICE If the wrong combination of tire and chain is used, the chains could damage the vehicle body. 63r007a Chain installation Install the chains on the front tires as tightly as possible. Do not use tire chains on the rear tires. Retighten chains after driving 0.5 - 1.0 km (1/4 - 1/2 mile). When installing chains on your tires, carefully follow the instructions of the chain manufacturer. " 1 Side chain 2 Cross chain Use the tire chains of correct size. For P225/70R16 101S tires, use the following type chains. mm A: Diameter of side chain B: Width of side chain C: Length of side chain D: Width of cross chain E: Length of cross chain F: Diameter of cross chain 3.0 10.0 30.0 14.0 25.0 4.0 (in.) (0.12) (0.39) (1.18) (0.55) (0.98) (0.16) CAUTION D Do not exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) or the chain manufacturer's recommended speed limit, whichever is lower. D Drive carefully avoiding bumps, holes, and sharp turns, which may cause the vehicle to bounce. D Avoid sharp turns or locked-wheel braking, as use of chains may adversely affect vehicle handling. D When driving with chains installed, be sure to drive carefully. Slow down before entering the curves to avoid losing control of the vehicle. Otherwise an accident may occur. Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary according to location or type of road. Always check the local regulations before installing chains. 284 2001 Y RX300_U (OM48431U)