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#8701 of 14955 Re: Road Noise [algee] by alan_s

Sep 15, 2005 (12:53 pm)

Replying to: algee (Sep 15, 2005 5:13 am)
I also had a problem with tire noise and I had the Bridgestone EL400's. Toyota wouldn't do anything for me except tell me that the tires complied with NHTSA requirements - duh, and told me to go away.
The problem is that there are very few manufacturers who make a tire in the stock size of 215/55-V17.
I replaced my tires with Bridgestone Turanza LSV in 225/55-V17 and they are VERY quiet. The only downside is that the 225 tire is a little larger in diameter than the OEM, and the spare does not fit in the trunkwell when fully inflated, so I keep a portable inflator with me. Your may want to keep one Michelin as the spare. Discount Tire will give you a partial credit on your Michelins toward something else. If you change tires you must do a balance using the Hunter 9700 Road Force. Discount Tire were the only tire dealer who managed to balance my tires!!!! I recommend Discount.
If Discount don't have the Bridgestones, go to a corporate Bridgestone store and ask if they will give you the 4 for the price of 3 deal. They were running this promo a while back, and after they install them, if they are not balanced, take them to Discount to balance using the Hunter 9700. Bridgestone couldn't balance mine after 3 attempts...
I have Bridgestone Turanza LSH on my 2002 Avalon (quiet), and Turanza LST on my wide's Sienna (quiet) and I had the Turanza Revo Z's on my old LS400. Now my new Avalon rides just as quietly as the 2002. The only quiet riding Bridgetones are the Turanza LS series.... forget about anything else they make. Check out the Turanza LS reviews on http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Bridgestone&tireModel=Turanza+LS-V

#8702 of 14955 Re: Average Age? [lazarous] by squatos

Sep 15, 2005 (1:24 pm)

Replying to: lazarous (Sep 04, 2005 8:09 am)
50 year old .With 280 hp I would of bought this car at 18.

#8703 of 14955 2006 avalon by chodie

Sep 15, 2005 (1:42 pm)

I just purchased my third avalon. Model year 2006. I am concerned about door dings. The 2006 Lexus GS 300 has a bumper of some type located on the door sills. Any body tried to install these on a 2006 Avalon?

#8704 of 14955 Re: Road Noise [alan_s] by hoop43

Sep 15, 2005 (1:52 pm)

Replying to: alan_s (Sep 15, 2005 12:53 pm)
Just a passing thought -
 
A 235/50 size tire would have been closer to the original size and would fit into the trunk well. The down side is it appears to only be available in 'Z' rating (LSZ) and is $50 per tire more.

#8705 of 14955 Re: Road Noise et al. by nemodat

Sep 15, 2005 (3:24 pm)

I want to weigh in on the side of those who find that the new models with Michelin tires are as quiet or quieter than previous models. I have owned a '96 and an '00.
 
Also, while I have been told I have a "Cute Tush" ( and not just by my mother), I weigh 230 lbs so I am not exactly a small guy. Yet, in 3 lenghthy trips, I have found the seats very confortable. Although, there does not appear to be a lot of external bolstering, there does appear to be internal support because I do not wander all over the seat in turns etc.That can actually be helpful for those of you whose tushes are more "wide" than "cute".
 
Finally, I have felt from the beginning that the '05 seems to handle curves etc. at high speeds noticeably better than my "00, although Consumer Reports seems to say the emergency responses are not that great. How do other owners feel?
Peace.

#8706 of 14955 Re: 2006 avalon [chodie] by bahraini_zupra

Sep 15, 2005 (3:58 pm)

Replying to: chodie (Sep 15, 2005 1:42 pm)
can u please explains what exactly do u mean>?
 
thanks

#8707 of 14955 Paint Sealer by cms1528

Sep 15, 2005 (4:14 pm)

Does anyone know what a paint sealer is. My dealer has thrown it in on my purchase of new 06 limited. He said its a clear coat that goes over the paint to seal it. Well there is a clear coat put on a car when its pained at the factory so I dont know what he is talking about. i will have to check with the service dept. I guess.

#8708 of 14955 paint protectant by easyrider300m

Sep 15, 2005 (4:48 pm)

It's probably nothing more than a polymer type protective coating similar to wax substitutes available in auto parts stores or online. Zaino and Meguiars polymer products come to mind. It's basically an overpriced money maker for the dealers.

#8709 of 14955 Re: Drifts to the right. [squatos] by n0v8or

Sep 15, 2005 (4:49 pm)

Replying to: squatos (Sep 15, 2005 12:29 pm)
I sent a response to your email. Your dealer is using a common tactic to avoid a trial and error repair procedure where, if lucky, he will be reimbursed for only half of his technician's time. In his position, I would tend to do the same. I have been through all these same denial routines with my previous vehicle, a Volvo. It if had not been for various Volvo forums, I would have never prevailed in my struggles to get defects fixed. Every problem was "the first time they had ever heard of it", despite 27 others having reported it on forums, and even when the identical problem occurred again some months after they fixed it.
 
A TSB is simply a piece of "how to repair" ADVICE from the manufacturer. Lack of a TSB does not absolve a dealer of addressing a problem, nor is it mandatory that they follow the TSB to solve a customer issue. The TSB does say "if you do it our way, the repaIr will be successful, and this is how much we will pay you for the job" (usually not enough). Resourceful technicians often develop alternate approaches that are both less labor intensive and more effective than suggested by a TSB.
 
I have found that showing up at the service counter with 2 dozen donuts at break time is a lot more effective than a protracted argument with the customer service manager. For the benefit of non-USA forum readers . . . donuts are a form of underground currency here in the Northeast US .

#8710 of 14955 Re: Paint Sealer [cms1528] by wyn

Sep 15, 2005 (4:52 pm)

Replying to: cms1528 (Sep 15, 2005 4:14 pm)
It means a polish or wax job. I would decline on the chance that the finish might be damaged by careless choice of materials, power equipment, or application.

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