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I own a 2006 V8 Limited with 56K of primarily highway miles, dealer maintained with no problems at all and have a couple of questions; 1) How long do the Michelin Cross Terrains typically last? I might have another 6k left. 2) How long do the original brakes last? I have not had any brake work done 3) When rotating the tires, one dealership rotates all 5 (spare included) front to back and across as well as "Force Balance" the tires. The other dealership closer to home rotates the 2 front tires with the 2 back tires, does not include the spare or cross the tires left to right. Which method is correct? |
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Tire should be re-balanced and rotated every other oil change or so. As far has the brakes are concerned, there are reports of the 4Runner brakes going a long time before replacement. This depends on your driving style. You need to make sure you or your mechanic are inspecting the brakes at the time of the tire rotations. Cross Terrains should go a minimum of between 40,000 and 60,000 miles. Remember, when you get down to 2/32nds or so this really handicaps your wet traction and stopping ability. Either rotation sequence is correct. Most shops don't want to bother lowering the spare, and then putting the other tire on that "little round thing" and cranking it back up. It's a tedious process. Obviously, your will get a little more wear rotating in your spare. And after 5 years you will not have to by a new spare (due to aging) when you didn't even use it. Hope this helps. |
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Replying to: 2006toy (Sep 14, 2008 2:59 pm) Check is correct though about the rotation so no need to repeat. Also, every tire comes with a Tread Wear Indicator which is 2/32". It is located in between the treads. But, if you wait until the tire reaches that indicator you are putting your life and everyones elses in danger when the weather is anything but sunny. Also, have your truck aligned to prevent uneven tire wear, you should do this at least once a year, others recommend twice. Brakes life cycle depends on your driving habits as well as how far your typical drive is. City traffic will wear brakes more quickly than highway traffic. |
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Replying to: 2006toy (Sep 14, 2008 2:59 pm) 2) Toyota puts great brakes on their trucks. The only time I've read of people doing brake jobs on 2003+ 4Runners is because the rotors warped. 3) I haven't heard of a dealership rotating the spare since the 80's. Time is money these days. Front 2 for back 2 is my experience with any brand of vehicle nowadays.
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Replying to: canddmeyer (Sep 19, 2008 2:40 am)
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Replying to: chloe_6 (Sep 13, 2008 9:26 pm) |
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Replying to: chuck1 (Sep 19, 2008 7:10 am) |
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| Thanks for all the advice regarding the "Tire Rotation/Brakes" I'll probably look for new tires in a month or so, which will be well in advance of the tire wearing to the tread line as we use the 4Runner for skiing trips in northern New England. I want some good skins on the rim before our first trip. The forum works! | |
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Have 2008 4Runner, do not know if a rigid tire cover is available after market. If not a good custom fit this may cause problems with water puddles, corosion and rotting. The Lexus RX 350 has a plastic molded spare tire cover, it isolates the spare tire well. Is there something similar for 2008 4Runner? Would a FJ Cruiser rigid ABS cover fit? Southwind Plastics has released a new material Polypro-2(TM) in its new line of tire covers which is clear/transparent, this would allow inspection without disassemble. |
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Can anyone tell me where to find the re-torque specs on the propeller shaft bolts of a 2004 4Runner (SR5 4WD) 4.7L engine, 5 speed auto transmission? There seems to be little info out there for the do it you selfer without a set of factory repair manuals.
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