2004 Lexus IS 300 Owners Manual - Page 383

03 07.09 CHASSIS ROTATING TIRES (SportCross) Before storing radial, snow or studded tires, mark the direction of rotation and be sure to install them in the same direction when using them again. Tires should be stored in a cool dry place. SV63007 SV63009 "With the P205/55R16 or 215/45ZR17 tires To equalize tire wear and help extend tire life, Lexus recommends that you rotate your tires according to the maintenance schedule. (For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the "Owner 's Manual Supplement/Scheduled Maintenance".) However, the most appropriate timing for tire rotation may vary according to your driving habits and road surface conditions. The wheel assemblies must be rotated as illustrated above. When rotating tires, check for uneven wear and damage. Abnormal wear is usually caused by incorrect tire pressure, improper wheel alignment, out-of balance wheels, or severe braking. 364 " With the 215/45ZR17 tires for front and the 225/45ZR17 tires for rear Do not perform rotation of the tires, from front to rear or from left to right, or using the spare tire, performing such tire rotation may result in the tires interfering with the body or in uneven wear of the tires, so that steerability of the vehicle is impaired.