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Lexus LC500h (2021 year). Manual in english - page 23

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LC500

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Oil capacity (Drain and refill [Ref-
erence

])

: The engine oil capacity is a reference

quantity to be used when changing the
engine oil. Warm up and turn off the
engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and
check the oil level on the dipstick.

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Engine oil selection

Fuel

Fuel type

Unleaded gasoline only

Octane Rating

91 (Research Octane Number 96) or
higher

Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)

LC500

21.7 gal. (82.0 L, 18.0 Imp.gal.)

LC500h

22.2 gal. (84.0 L, 18.5 Imp.gal.)

Electric motor (traction motor) (LC500h)

Type

Permanent magnet synchronous motor

Maximum output

131.9 kW

Maximum torque

221.3 ft•lbf (300 N•m, 30.6 kgf•m)

Hybrid battery (traction battery) (LC500h)

Type

Lithium-ion battery

Voltage

3.7 V/cell

Capacity

3.6 Ah

Quantity

84 cells

Nominal voltage

310.8 V

Lubrication system

With filter

9.1 qt. (8.6 L, 7.6 Imp.qt.)

Without filter 8.4 qt. (7.9 L, 7.0 Imp.qt.)

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in cold weather.
If SAE 5W-30 is not available, SAE
10W-30 oil may be used. However, it
should be replaced with SAE 5W-30
at the next oil change.

Outside temperature

Oil viscosity (5W-30 is explained here
as an example):
• The 5W in 5W-30 indicates the

characteristic of the oil which allows
cold startability. Oils with a lower
value before the W allow for easier
starting of the engine in cold
weather.

• The 30 in 5W-30 indicates the vis-

cosity characteristic of the oil when
the oil is at high temperature. An oil
with a higher viscosity (one with a
higher value) may be better suited if
the vehicle is operated at high
speeds, or under extreme load con-
ditions.

How to read oil container label:
The International Lubricant Specifica-
tion Advisory Committee (ILSAC)
Certification Mark is added to some oil
containers to help you select the oil you
should use.



LC500h

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Oil capacity (Drain and refill [Ref-
erence

])

: The engine oil capacity is a reference

quantity to be used when changing the
engine oil. Warm up the engine and turn
off the hybrid system, wait more than 5
minutes, and check the oil level on the
dipstick.

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Engine oil selection

“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in
your Lexus vehicle. Use Lexus
approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil”
or equivalent to satisfy the following
grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade
engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for
good fuel economy and good starting
in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE
5W-20 oil may be used. However, it
must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at
the next oil change.

With filter

6.0 qt. (5.7 L, 5.0 Imp.qt.)

Without filter 5.8 qt. (5.5 L, 4.8 Imp.qt.)

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Outside temperature

Oil viscosity (0W-20 is explained here
as an example):
• The 0W in 0W-20 indicates the

characteristic of the oil which allows
cold startability. Oils with a lower
value before the W allow for easier
starting of the engine in cold
weather.

• The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the vis-

cosity characteristic of the oil when
the oil is at high temperature. An oil

with a higher viscosity (one with a
higher value) may be better suited if
the vehicle is operated at high
speeds, or under extreme load con-
ditions.

How to read oil container label:
The International Lubricant Specifica-
tion Advisory Committee (ILSAC)
Certification Mark is added to some oil
containers to help you select the oil you
should use.

: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity.

If replacement is necessary, contact your Lexus dealer.

Cooling system

Capacity

LC500

12.8 qt. (12.1 L, 10.6 Imp.qt.)

LC500h



Gasoline engine

11.5 qt. (10.9L, 9.6 Imp.qt.)



Power control unit

2.4 qt. (2.3L, 2.0 Imp.qt.)

Coolant type

Use either of the following:



“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”



Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-
based non-silicate, non-amine, non-
nitrite, and non-borate coolant with long-
life hybrid organic acid technology

Do not use plain water alone.

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Spark plug

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12-volt battery



LC500

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LC500h

: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity.

If replacement is necessary, contact your Lexus dealer.

Ignition system

LC500

LC500h

Make

DENSO FK20HBR-J8

DENSO FK20HBR8

Gap

0.031 in. (0.8 mm)

NOTICE

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Iridium-tipped spark plugs

Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.

Electrical system

Open voltage at 68°F (20°C):

12.3 V or higher
(Turn the engine switch off and turn on the headlights
for 20 to 30 seconds.)

Charging rates
Quick charge
Slow charge

15 A max.
5 A max.

Open voltage at 68°F (20°C):

12.0 V or higher
(Turn the power switch off and turn on the high beam
headlights for 30 seconds.)

Charging rates
Quick charge
Slow charge

15 A max.
5 A max.

Automatic transmission (LC500)

Fluid capacity

9.3 qt. (8.8 L, 7.7 Imp.qt.)

Fluid type

Toyota Genuine ATF WS

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: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity.

If replacement is necessary, contact your Lexus dealer.

: Your Lexus vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at the factory.

Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or an equivalent of match-
ing quality to satisfy the above specification. Please contact your Lexus dealer for further
details.

NOTICE

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Automatic transmission fluid type

Using transmission fluid other than the above type may cause abnormal noise or vibra-

tion, or damage the transmission of your vehicle.

Hybrid transmission (LC500h)

Fluid capacity

7.2 qt. (6.8 L, 6.0 Imp.qt.)

Fluid type

Toyota Genuine ATF WS

NOTICE

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Hybrid transmission fluid type

Using transmission fluid other than the above type may cause abnormal noise or vibra-

tion, or ultimately damage the transmission of your vehicle.

Differential

Oil capacity

0.90 qt. (0.85 L, 0.75 Imp.qt.)

Oil type and viscosity



Without LSD (Limited Slip Differential)

Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent

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With LSD (Limited Slip Differential)

Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil LX
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent

Brakes

Pedal clearance

5.2 in. (132 mm) Min.

Pedal free play

0.04



0.24 in. (1.0



6.0 mm)

Brake pad wear limit

0.04 in. (1.0 mm)

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: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 112.4 lbf (500 N, 51.0 kgf)

while the engine is running <hybrid system is operating>.
When performing the brake pedal inspection, also be sure to check that the brake sys-
tem warning light is not illuminated when the engine is running <hybrid system is operat-
ing>. (If the brake system warning light is illuminated, refer to P.347.)

: Make sure to confirm that the brake system warning light (yellow) does not illuminate. (If

the brake system warning light illuminates, refer to P.351.)

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20-inch tires

Parking brake lining wear limit

0.04 in. (1.0 mm)

Parking brake indicator

When pushing the parking brake switch for
1 to 4 seconds: comes on
When pulling the parking brake switch for 1
to 4 seconds: turns off

Fluid type

SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3

Steering

Free play

Less than 1.2 in. (30 mm)

Tires and wheels

Tire size

Front tires: 245/45RF20 99Y
Rear tires: 275/40RF20 102Y

Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire inflation pressure)

Driving under normal conditions:

Front: 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm

or bar)

Rear: 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm

or bar)

Driving at high speeds (above 137 mph
[220 km/h]) (in countries where such
speeds are permitted by law):

Add 10 psi (70 kPa, 0.7 kgf/cm

or bar) to

the front tires and rear tires. Never exceed
the maximum cold tire inflation pressure
indicated on the tire sidewall.

Wheel size

Front wheels: 20



8 1/2J

Rear wheels: 20



9 1/2J

Wheel nut torque

103.3 ft•lbf (140 N•m, 14.3 kgf•m)

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21-inch tires

Tire size

Front tires: 245/40RF21 96Y
Rear tires: 275/35RF21 99Y

Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire inflation pressure)

Driving under normal conditions:

Front: 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm

or bar)

Rear: 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm

or bar)

Driving at high speeds (above 137 mph
[220 km/h]) (in countries where such
speeds are permitted by law):

Add 10 psi (70 kPa, 0.7 kgf/cm

or bar) to

the front tires and rear tires. Never exceed
the maximum cold tire inflation pressure
indicated on the tire sidewall.

Wheel size

Front wheels: 21



8 1/2J

Rear wheels: 21



9 1/2J

Wheel nut torque

103.3 ft•lbf (140 N•m, 14.3 kgf•m)

Light bulbs

Bulb No.

Type

Vanity lights



Double end

bulbs

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Gasoline quality

In very few cases, driveability problems may

be caused by the brand of gasoline you are

using. If driveability problems persist, try

changing the brand of gasoline. If this does

not correct the problem, consult your Lexus

dealer.

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Recommendation of the use of gasoline

containing detergent additives

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Lexus recommends the use of gasoline

that contains detergent additives to avoid

the build-up of engine deposits.

●

All gasoline sold in the U.S.A. contains

minimum detergent additives to clean

and/or keep clean intake systems, per

EPA’s lowest additives concentration pro-

gram.

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Lexus strongly recommends the use of

Top Tier Detergent Gasoline. For more

information on Top Tier Detergent Gaso-

line and a list of marketers, please go to

the official website www.toptiergas.com.

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Recommendation of the use of low

emissions gasoline

Gasolines containing oxygenates such as

ethers and ethanol, as well as reformulated

gasolines, are available in some cities.

These fuels are typically acceptable for use,

providing they meet other fuel require-

ments.
Lexus recommends these fuels, since the

formulations allow for reduced vehicle

emissions.

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Non-recommendation of the use of

blended gasoline

●

Use only gasoline containing up to 15%

ethanol.

DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gasoline

that could contain more than 15% etha-

nol, including from any pump labeled
E30 (30% ethanol [

]), E50 (50%

ethanol [

]), E85 (85% ethanol [

])

(which are only some examples of fuel

containing more than 15% ethanol).

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If you use gasohol in your vehicle, be sure

that it has an octane rating no lower than

91.

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Lexus does not recommend the use of

gasoline containing methanol.

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Non-recommendation of the use of gas-

oline containing MMT

Some gasoline contains an octane enhanc-

ing additive called MMT (Methylcyclopen-

tadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Lexus does not recommend the use of gas-

oline that contains MMT. If fuel containing

MMT is used, your emission control system

may be adversely affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the

instrument cluster may come on. If this hap-

pens, contact your Lexus dealer for service.

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If your engine knocks

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Consult your Lexus dealer.

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You may occasionally notice light knock-

Fuel information

You must only use unleaded gaso-
line.

Select premium unleaded gasoline
with an octane rating of 91
(Research Octane Number 96) or
higher required for optimum
engine performance and fuel econ-
omy. If the octane rating is less than
91, damage to the engine may
occur and may void the vehicle war-
ranty.

At minimum, the gasoline you use
should meet the specifications of
ASTM D4814 in the U.S.A..

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ing for a short time while accelerating or

driving uphill. This is normal and there is

no need for concern.

NOTICE

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Notice on fuel quality

●

Do not use improper fuels. If improper

fuels are used, the engine will be dam-

aged.

●

Do not use leaded gasoline.

Leaded gasoline can cause damage to

your vehicle’s three-way catalytic con-

verters causing the emission control

system to malfunction.

●

Do not use gasohol other than the type

previously stated.

Other gasohol may cause fuel system

damage or vehicle performance prob-

lems.

●

Using unleaded gasoline with an

octane number or rating lower than

the level previously stated may cause

persistent heavy knocking.

At worst, this may lead to engine dam-

age and will void the vehicle warranty.

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Fuel-related poor driveability

If poor driveability (poor hot starting,

vaporization, engine knocking, etc.) is

encountered after using a different type

of fuel, discontinue the use of that type of

fuel.

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When refueling with gasohol

Take care not to spill gasohol. It can dam-

age your vehicle’s paint.

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Tire size (

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P.398)

Run-flat tire (RFT) or standard tire (



P.362)

This vehicle can be equipped with either run-flat tires (RFT) or standard tires. A

mark is molded on the sidewall of the run-flat tire.

DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) (



P.398)

Location of treadwear indicators (



P.313)

Tire ply composition and materials

Plies are layers of rubber-coated parallel cords. Cords are the strands which form the plies
in a tire.

Radial tires or bias-ply tires

A radial tire has “RADIAL” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “RADIAL” is a bias-ply tire.

TUBELESS or TUBE TYPE

A tubeless tire does not have a tube and air is directly put into the tire. A tube type tire has a
tube inside the tire and the tube maintains the air pressure.

Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure (



P.400)

Maximum cold tire inflation pressure (



P.400)

This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated.

Uniform tire quality grading

For details, see “Uniform Tire Quality Grading” that follows.

Tire information

Typical tire symbols

A
B

C
D

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Summer tires or all season tires (



P.314)

An all season tire has “M+S” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “M+S” is a summer tire.

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Type A

DOT symbol

Tire Identification Number (TIN)

Tire manufacturer’s identification
mark

Tire size code

Manufacturer’s optional tire type
code (3 or 4 letters)

Manufacturing week

Manufacturing year

: The DOT symbol certifies that the tire

conforms to applicable Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards.

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Type B

DOT symbol

Tire Identification Number (TIN)

Tire manufacturer’s identification
mark

Manufacturer’s code

Manufacturing week

Manufacturing year

: The DOT symbol certifies that the tire

conforms to applicable Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards.

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Typical tire size information

The illustration indicates typical tire
size.

Typical DOT and Tire Identifica-
tion Number (TIN)

A
B
C

Tire size

A
B
C

E
F

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Tire use (P = Passenger car, T =
Temporary use)

Section width (millimeters)

Aspect ratio (tire height to section
width)

Tire construction code (R = Radial,
D = Diagonal)

Run-flat tire code

Wheel diameter (inches)

Load index (2 digits or 3 digits)

Speed symbol (alphabet with one
letter)

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Tire dimensions

Section width

Tire height

Wheel diameter

Bead

Sidewall

Shoulder

Tread

Belt

Inner liner

Reinforcing rubber

Carcass

Rim lines

Bead wires

Chafer

This information has been prepared in
accordance with regulations issued by
the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration of the U.S. Department
of Transportation.
It provides the purchasers and/or pro-
spective purchasers of Lexus vehicles
with information on uniform tire quality
grading.

Your Lexus dealer will help answer any
questions you may have as you read this
information.

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DOT quality grades

All passenger vehicle tires must con-
form to Federal Safety Requirements in
addition to these grades. Quality
grades can be found where applicable
on the tire sidewall between tread
shoulder and maximum section width.

For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA
Temperature A

Tire section names

B
C

E
F

A
B
C

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

A
B
C
D

E
F

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Treadwear

The treadwear grade is a comparative
rating based on the wear rate of the tire
when tested under controlled condi-
tions on a specified government test
course.

For example, a tire graded 150 would wear
one and a half (1 - 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use.
Performance may differ significantly from
the norm due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.

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Traction AA, A, B, C

The traction grades, from highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B and C, and they
represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement as measured under con-
trolled conditions on specified govern-
ment test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete.

A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to
this tire is based on braking (straight
ahead) traction tests and does not include

cornering (turning) traction.

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Temperature A, B, C

The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled condi-
tions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel.

Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and
reduce tire life, and excessive temperature
can lead to sudden tire failure.
Grade C corresponds to a level of perfor-
mance which all passenger car tires must
meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grades of a tire
assume that it is properly inflated and not
overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or exces-
sive loading, either separately or in combi-
nation, can cause heat buildup and
possible tire failure.

Glossary of tire terminology

Tire related term

Meaning

Cold tire inflation
pressure

Tire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for three hours or
more, or has not been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that
condition

Maximum inflation
pressure

The maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire may be inflated,
shown on the sidewall of the tire

Recommended
inflation pressure

Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manufacturer

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Accessory weight

The combined weight (in excess of those standard items which may
be replaced) of automatic transmission <hybrid transmission>, power
steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, radio and
heater, to the extent that these items are available as factory-installed
equipment (whether installed or not)

Curb weight

The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment, including the
maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional engine

Maximum loaded
vehicle weight

The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight

Normal occupant
weight

150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants specified in the sec-
ond column of Table 1

that follows

Occupant distribu-
tion

Distribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in the third column
of Table 1

below

Production options
weight

The combined weight of installed regular production options weigh-
ing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb weight or accessory
weight, including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy
duty 12-volt battery, and special trim

Rim

A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the
tire beads are seated

Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)

Nominal diameter of the bead seat

Rim size designation Rim diameter and width

Rim type designa-
tion

The industry manufacturer’s designation for a rim by style or code

Rim width

Nominal distance between rim flanges

Vehicle capacity
weight (Total load
capacity)

The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb. (68 kg) times the
vehicle’s designated seating capacity

Tire related term

Meaning

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Vehicle maximum
load on the tire

The load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to
each axle its share of the maximum loaded vehicle weight, and divid-
ing by two

Vehicle normal load
on the tire

The load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to
each axle its share of curb weight, accessory weight, and normal
occupant weight (distributed in accordance with Table 1

below), and

dividing by two

Weather side

The surface area of the rim not covered by the inflated tire

Bead

The part of the tire that is made of steel wires, wrapped or reinforced
by ply cords and that is shaped to fit the rim

Bead separation

A breakdown of the bond between components in the bead

Bias ply tire

A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are
laid at alternate angles substantially less than 90 degrees to the cen-
terline of the tread

Carcass

The tire structure, except tread and sidewall rubber which, when
inflated, bears the load

Chunking

The breaking away of pieces of the tread or sidewall

Cord

The strands forming the plies in the tire

Cord separation

The parting of cords from adjacent rubber compounds

Cracking

Any parting within the tread, sidewall, or innerliner of the tire extend-
ing to cord material

A pneumatic tire with an inverted flange tire and rim system in which
the rim is designed with rim flanges pointed radially inward and the
tire is designed to fit on the underside of the rim in a manner that
encloses the rim flanges inside the air cavity of the tire

Extra load tire

A tire designed to operate at higher loads and at higher inflation
pressures than the corresponding standard tire

Groove

The space between two adjacent tread ribs

Innerliner

The layer(s) forming the inside surface of a tubeless tire that contains
the inflating medium within the tire

Innerliner separa-
tion

The parting of the innerliner from cord material in the carcass

Tire related term

Meaning

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Intended outboard
sidewall

(a) The sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears white lettering, or
bears manufacturer, brand, and/or model name molding that is
higher or deeper than the same molding on the other sidewall of the
tire, or
(b) The outward facing sidewall of an asymmetrical tire that has a
particular side that must always face outward when mounted on a
vehicle

Light truck (LT) tire

A tire designated by its manufacturer as primarily intended for use
on lightweight trucks or multipurpose passenger vehicles

Load rating

The maximum load that a tire is rated to carry for a given inflation
pressure

Maximum load rat-
ing

The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pres-
sure for that tire

Maximum permissi-
ble inflation pres-
sure

The maximum cold inflation pressure to which a tire may be inflated

Measuring rim

The rim on which a tire is fitted for physical dimension requirements

Open splice

Any parting at any junction of tread, sidewall, or innerliner that
extends to cord material

Outer diameter

The overall diameter of an inflated new tire

Overall width

The linear distance between the exteriors of the sidewalls of an
inflated tire, including elevations due to labeling, decorations, or pro-
tective bands or ribs

Passenger car tire

A tire intended for use on passenger cars, multipurpose passenger
vehicles, and trucks, that have a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
of 10,000 lb. or less.

Ply

A layer of rubber-coated parallel cords

Ply separation

A parting of rubber compound between adjacent plies

Pneumatic tire

A mechanical device made of rubber, chemicals, fabric and steel or
other materials, that, when mounted on an automotive wheel, pro-
vides the traction and contains the gas or fluid that sustains the load

Radial ply tire

A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are
laid at substantially 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread

Reinforced tire

A tire designed to operate at higher loads and at higher inflation
pressures than the corresponding standard tire

Tire related term

Meaning

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