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#1717 of 2123 Re: Snow tires? [nedculver] by suvshopper4 Jan 12, 2005 (11:30 am)
Replying to: nedculver (Jan 12, 2005 7:23 am) I'm satisfied with my '01 RAV's traction, currently with Yokohoma Geolanders, and previously with OEM Bridgestone Dueller 687 H/Ts. But I don't see a lot of snow, just occasional 2-6 inches.   Sure, better tires will give better snow performance, if you're willing to pay for it.
#1718 of 2123 Re: Snow tires? [nedculver] by rbleland Jan 12, 2005 (12:26 pm)
Replying to: nedculver (Jan 12, 2005 7:23 am) If you live where there is a lot of snow, buying 4 snow tires makes a lot of sense in terms of increased traction and safety. Amortized over 4 or 5 winters, the cost is not that bad. Just be sure to take them off before you're running on dry pavement a lot. Replies to this message: yooper53 (Jan 14, 2005 9:52 am) wsommariva (Jan 14, 2005 10:06 am) yooper53 (Jan 28, 2005 8:09 pm)
#1719 of 2123 Re: Snow tires? [nedculver] by wsommariva Jan 14, 2005 (6:37 am)
Replying to: nedculver (Jan 12, 2005 7:23 am) My wife has a 2002 FWD. We just bought four Bridgestone Blizzaks winter tires. She still stays home when it snows. I read, I think in Consumer Reports that a AWD should be sufficient in snow. A friend of mine is a ER doctor. He has a AWD AND four snow tires since he has to go to work no matter the weather.   The four blizzaks INCLUDING the wheels cost about $600. I think worth it. Bought them from Tirerack.com, which I recommend.
#1720 of 2123 Re: Query [suvshopper4] by yooper53 Jan 14, 2005 (9:48 am)
Replying to: suvshopper4 (Jan 12, 2005 11:27 am) Great feedback. Thanks!
#1721 of 2123 Re: Snow tires? [rbleland] by yooper53 Jan 14, 2005 (9:52 am)
Replying to: rbleland (Jan 12, 2005 12:26 pm) AGREED! More balance under braking too. My current and last car, both fwd, have had four snows on. Bought 'em mounted on steel wheels so I can change them myself in spring and fall and know it was done right. i.e. use a bloody torque wrench! Replies to this message: wsommariva (Jan 14, 2005 10:06 am) yooper53 (Jan 28, 2005 8:09 pm)
#1722 of 2123 Re: Snow tires? [yooper53] by wsommariva Jan 14, 2005 (10:06 am)
Replying to: yooper53 (Jan 14, 2005 9:52 am) I need to get a torque wrench. Can you recommend an exact make and model?   Thanks Replies to this message: yooper53 (Jan 28, 2005 8:09 pm)
#1723 of 2123 New Body Style by meleach Jan 16, 2005 (5:35 pm)
I hear the Rav4 is getting a face lift, has it already happened or coming? Replies to this message: rbleland (Jan 17, 2005 2:50 pm) vcarreras (Jan 19, 2005 10:12 am)
#1724 of 2123 Re: New Body Style [meleach] by rbleland Jan 17, 2005 (2:50 pm)
Replying to: meleach (Jan 16, 2005 5:35 pm) Model year 2006 is new body style, I'm told. Replies to this message: vcarreras (Jan 19, 2005 10:12 am)
#1725 of 2123 It's baaack... by escapenut Jan 18, 2005 (10:21 am)
The dashboard noise discussed in previous posts is back though not quite as bad as before, but still there nonetheless. It can definitely be heard over some paved roads, moderately bumpy, etc. Two (2) fixes have been applied by the dealership : 1.) Cowl fix kit (did not help at all as applied). 2.) Dash rattle fix kit per Toyota (noise started     about two (2) weeks after being in shop     overnight for fix). I was contacted by the dealer customer satisfaction dept. about the fix, and I received a follow-up call from the Service Advisor because of it. They want us to bring the vehicle back in the shop again. Good-sign, but very inconvenient, d/t wife's work schedule. Will try again and report back. My wife is about ready to trade d/t the dash-rattle. Sounds goofey, but she's pretty TO'd. Otherwise she loves the vehicle. For free it's worth a try again. Replies to this message: mcdawgg (Jan 19, 2005 9:01 am)
#1726 of 2123 Re: It's baaack... [escapenut] by mcdawgg Jan 19, 2005 (9:01 am)
Replying to: escapenut (Jan 18, 2005 10:21 am) Ours fixed perfectly now for close to 4 years. Some dealerships are terrible. Maybe try another one?

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