Lexus Tire Maintenance

You want to keep your new Lexus in great shape because it’s a beautiful new vehicle that performs extraordinarily on Seattle roads. Regular maintenance for your luxury sedan, coupe, or SUV represents one way to keep it in top shape for years to come. 

As such, you’ll want to examine the tires every so often in Bothell as part of regular maintenance. Learn more with our complete guide.

Look Over Your Lexus Tires Once a Week

Our service team recommends taking a look at all four tires once a week, such as when you get gas in Mill Creek, for the easiest part of Lexus tire maintenance. Make sure the tires don’t look deflated or worn when you take a look at them.

Lexus Tire PSI Guide: Once Per Month

A Lexus tire maintenance program goes a little more in-depth with a monthly inspection. We highly recommend checking the air pressure with a tire pressure gauge once a month. A tire pressure gauge only costs a couple of dollars, and they’re easily available at auto stores in Lynnwood, like Lexus of Seattle. It easily fits into your glove box because the gauge is the size of a pen or pencil.

Checking your tire pressure only takes a few minutes, and it’s very easy to do. First, look for your vehicle’s recommended PSI on the panel of the driver’s side door. If you can’t find it there, look at the owner’s manual or driving information screen.

Follow these steps to correctly check the tire pressure of your Lexus:

1. Make sure the tires are cold before you manually check the tire pressure. If you just got back to your house, the tires should cool down for four hours before checking the tire pressure to get an accurate reading. 
2. Unscrew the tire valve cover.
3. Keep the tire valve cover in a safe place so that it doesn’t get lost.
4. Insert the end of the tire pressure gauge into the valve. The tire will let off a tiny bit of air, and the tire pressure gauge will move.
5. Look at the reading to see the tire pressure.
6. If the reading is low, add more air to your Lexus tire in gradual short bursts until the reading is correct.

If the problem of lower pressure persists, consider bringing your Lexus in for service to our shop. In general, the Lexus tire pressure varies by model, which you will see in the next section of our guide. 

Lexus Tire PSI Guide: Recommended Tire Inflation

These Lexus tire pressure numbers for popular models are listed in pounds per square inch (PSI). 

• Lexus NX: 32 psi
• Lexus RX: 33 to 35 psi 
• Lexus GX: 32 psi
• Lexus LX: 33 psi
• Lexus LC: 33 psi
• Lexus RC: 36 psi
• Lexus UX: 33 to 36 psi
• Lexus ES: 33 to 35 psi
• Lexus LS: 36 psi

Checking the air pressure is just one part of Lexus tire maintenance. You should also look over your tire treads for wear.

How to Check Lexus Tire Tread With a Penny

A ruler is the most accurate way to measure tire tread depth. However, a penny will suffice when you do not have a ruler available to you. 

These are the steps to check the tread depth on your tires with a penny:

1. Insert the penny with Lincoln head-first (head down) into a tire tread groove that shows the most wear.
2. Look to see if Lincoln’s head is covered and no longer visible between the grooves of the treads.
3. If you can see the entirety of Lincoln’s head, your tire treads are 2/32 inches deep or less. This is not enough tread for safe driving. Replace the Lexus tire as soon as possible before you have a blowout, which could cause an accident.

How to Check Lexus Tire Tread Wear Using Other Means

Here are some other ways to check your tire tread wear.

• Tread Depth Gauge: Purchase a tread depth gauge from any Lynnwood-area auto parts store. Insert the probe into the shallowest part of the tire tread. Then, press the top bar of the gauge flat against the tire to see the tread wear rating. 

• Tread Wear Bars: Most tires have tread wear indicator bars built into them. You can find them at the bottom of the tread grooves throughout the tire. If the colored bars are flush with the surrounding tire ribs, the tread depth has reached 2/32 of an inch or less.

Talk to Our Team About Lexus Tire Maintenance

Our experienced service team offers tire rotations, new tires, wheel alignments, and more to keep your luxury Lexus in great shape. We want you to get the most out of your vehicle ownership! Contact our team or call (877) 851-8123 to schedule an appointment for all of your vehicle’s needs, including new tires.