2009 Lexus SC 430 Owners Manual - Page 248

4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Wheels If your wheel is bent, cracked or heavily corroded, the wheel should be replaced. Otherwise, the tire may separate from the wheel or cause loss of handling control. n Wheel selection When replacing wheels, care should be taken to ensure that they are equivalent to those removed in load capacity, diameter, rim width, and offset. Replacement wheels are available at your Lexus dealer. Lexus does not recommend using: l l l l Wheels of different sizes or types Used wheels Bent wheels that have been straightened Lexus wheels with after market chrome plating n Aluminum wheel precautions l Use only Lexus wheel nuts and a wrench designed for your aluminum wheels. l When rotating, repairing or changing your tires, check that the wheel nuts are still tight after driving 1000 miles (1600 km). Be careful not to damage the aluminum wheels when using tire chains. Use only Lexus balance weights or equivalent and a plastic or rubber hammer when balancing your wheels. l l 252