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| Son has '04 XLE Limited with 60k miles. Tires rotated front/back, and the right side tires are really worn on outer third. This is the second set of tires. Any ideas as to the possible cause(s) would be appreciated. | |
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Replying to: kajnconant (Feb 17, 2009 2:20 pm) Most manufacturers these days have models with run flats but I would be surprised if any would cover your expenses or have any advisement that po-dunk tire shops cannot handle them- the manufacturers' position generally is that all service needs should be taken to a dealer. Auto manufacturers have little of no control over what independent shops can or cannot do. They can only speak to the capability of their dealer network. I don't see any mention of going to a Toyota dealership in your post. In the Yellowstone area there are Toyota dealers in Rexberg Idaho and Bozman, MT and per the Toyota website they both have Toyota Tire Centers.
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Replying to: yatesjo (Feb 18, 2009 12:42 pm) All I want is a donut tire so I don't have to worry about where I may get a blow out. Bozeman is where they were able to ship a tire from. I suppose when you get a flat in your new Toyota you don't mind paying the towing costs? The lamest excuse in the world is, "it's okay for me to do it because the others do it too". I don't like how Toyota dealt with me. I don't like my run-flat tires. I want a donut tire. You may be correct, other companies may be the same way... that doesn't make it right. Kevin |
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Replying to: kajnconant (Feb 18, 2009 2:18 pm) We owned a 04 Sienna Limited AWD and after the runflats wore, we put on a set of regular tires and carried a spare in the back for long trips. In town we didn't because thats what we got AAA for. Now we have a FWD Sienna and it has the spare, that was one of the reason we traded the 04 in for an 07 Sienna FWD, also the gas mileage and power is better. Well I don't think Toyota could do anything in your situation, you should have know it had run-flats and no spare, it tells you in the manual and when you buy it. Also it says it on the tires. Just my .02 cents. 
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Replying to: kajnconant (Feb 18, 2009 2:18 pm) If I were in your exact situation, and did not trust the run flats to get me to the dealer, I would probably have asked for the cheapest tire the shop had that would fit (used wouldn't even be out of the question) just to get me to the dealer where it could be fixed the same day. If the experience cost as much as you say, the price of the cheap tire would be worth it. It is your choice if you won't buy from Toyota again after this, but the problem isn't with Toyota so much as your expectations being too high. If you think any other manufacturer would treat you better then you are probably going to be disappointed again. That isn't an excuse, that is a reality.
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Replying to: yatesjo (Feb 18, 2009 10:19 pm) |
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Replying to: hause7 (Feb 18, 2009 3:57 pm) For long trips where you need to carry the spare, does it take up most of your luggage room? One of the reasons I want a minivan is for the extra room for luggage and baby gear on long trips (which we make regularly; 9+ hours each way). Our wagon can barely squeak everything in with only one kid, and we've got another on the way.
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Replying to: calessan (Feb 19, 2009 7:04 am) The Sienna has an incredible amount of room back there. Even with a tire in there you should be able to carry a double stroller, folding play yard, medium sized cooler, and a couple big suitcases back there easily. We have 3 under 4 years and have fit that much stuff back there with enough room left that a spare tire on the bottom wouldn't be a problem. Our Subaru Legacy station wagon couldn't carry nearly as much. |
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 Aside from Run-Flats, which I will NOT buy another set of, can anyone tell me of a standard tire that they have had good luck with on a Sienna AWD? With the body style/weighting - top heavy, in hilly driving with lots of corners and the AWD factor, I've found the Sienna does chew up the tires like many other Toyota models do. Just looking for someone who has a good recommendation for me to buy for replacement of the Run-Flats I am going to retire.
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Replying to: sandcroft (Mar 10, 2009 12:07 pm) |
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