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Toyota Sienna Tires/Wheels/Run-flats

239 messages,  Last post on Nov 11, 2009 at 10:45 AM

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Re: Fed up with Toyota [dkwarren] by spongecat
Sep 17, 2009 (6:21 pm)
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Replying to: dkwarren (Oct 16, 2008 6:33 pm)

Hi This thread is a year later, but I hope you are still on this forum from time to time. I have terrible bubbling up on my rims too, I have a 2005 Sienna XLE AWD too. Was given the run around, while under warranty. I live in MIchigan too, north of Detroit. Where are you? In Warren, MI? What dealer did you go to for help? I went to FOx TOyota, totally worthless. What was your end result? I'd love some info and some help on this problem as it is unacceptable, my car rims look awful. Thanks p.s. my run flat tires make a rubbing noise or so they say. My Dad has had runflats on his vette for 10 years, and 200K miles and he has never heard the noise mine make. The dealer told me it is the runflats.
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Re: Ah yes, the great RF tires [whitewaternut] by spongecat
Sep 17, 2009 (6:37 pm)
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Replying to: whitewaternut (Sep 13, 2009 3:24 pm)

Hi, I am sorry for our dilemma on the RFTs. I caught a post of yours dated a year ago..on the rims bubbling up issue. Are you in Michigan, I am north of Detroit and have the same issue, I got the run around while my car was under warranty they could not fix my rims. I have a 2005 Sienna, XLE AWD.. all four looked damaged with the bubbling up. What dealer did you go to who got them repainted for you? I was going to Fox Toyota in Rochester totally hopeless. I am really steaming about this issue. I let it drop a year ago, but they;ve increasing got worse, not to mention the noise that the RFT make.If you could help I;d be greatly appreciative of your time Thanks
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Re: Ah yes, the great RF tires [spongecat] by whitewaternut
Sep 27, 2009 (1:13 pm)
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Replying to: spongecat (Sep 17, 2009 6:37 pm)

I live in New Hampshire but we probably have the same kind of weather here.
My dealer would not do anything to help me and it took a couple of letters to Toyota Customer Service before they finally repaired the rims. As I posted before, the dealer damaged one of the tires when they remounted them after the rims were refinished. This damage almost caused a disaster when I was far away from home as the tire almost came off the rim.
 
I have written a letter to the dealer with, as expected, no response. Looks like another letter to Toyota about the lousy service from one of their dealers. I think Toyota builds a great vehicle but their dealers leave much to be desired.
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Re: Fed up with Toyota [spongecat] by demiglaz
Sep 30, 2009 (5:39 am)
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Replying to: spongecat (Sep 17, 2009 6:21 pm)

Same problem on 2005 Sienna XLE AWD. Started the process with Toyota this past Monday. Toyota said the corrosion should be covered by 5 yr. corrosion warranty. Sent me to my dealer. Dealer said wheels are warranted for 3/36 (I'm beyond this warranty period). Thanks, Toyota, for wasting my time.
 
I've noticed several other Siennas with this same problem. The only way to go up against Toyota on this issue is with numbers. I will provide a link to my blog in the next few days. Link will describe the problem, document my experience with Toyota to date, and provide a "Toyota Hall of Shame" on which other affected owners can post a photo of their particular wheel problem. As the wall grows, we might get some attention from Toyota.
 
Together we can and will get satisfaction!
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Re: Fed up with Toyota [demiglaz] by ateixeira
Sep 30, 2009 (11:48 am)
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Replying to: demiglaz (Sep 30, 2009 5:39 am)

Why reinvent the wheel?
 
Just go here and file a complaint:
 
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/index.cfm
 
If enough people do the same thing, they'll be forced to recall 'em.
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Re: Fed up with Toyota [ateixeira] by whitewaternut
Sep 30, 2009 (4:24 pm)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Sep 30, 2009 11:48 am)

You think there would be action by the Government? You've got to be kidding.
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Donut Spare by dc0517
Oct 01, 2009 (7:56 am)
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I just bought a 2010 Limited AWD and asked about a donut spare at the dealer, the parts guy said they did have a package on the older models but he couldn't find it anymore. He said to buy a donut it would be $300 for the tire and $100 for the wheel!
 
I said are you sure that is a donut and not some sort of high end performance tire and he said yes.
 
Anyone find a place to get a donut spare and jack kit for a reasonable price? I would like to get one eventually as I plan to replace the run-flats with regular tires when they wear out
 
Thanks
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Re: Fed up with Toyota [whitewaternut] by ateixeira
Oct 01, 2009 (10:44 am)
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Replying to: whitewaternut (Sep 30, 2009 4:24 pm)

LOL!
 
Worth a shot...they force recalls all the time.
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Re: Donut Spare [dc0517] by ateixeira
Oct 01, 2009 (10:46 am)
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Replying to: dc0517 (Oct 01, 2009 7:56 am)

Here's a tip - try your local county recycling center.
 
I went to recycle some used motor oil and once saw a huge pile of donut spares. The trick is to find one that fits. You need to get the right bolt pattern (5x100 I think but verify that first), and also the correct overall diameter.
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RFT an expensive problem by ncm
Oct 23, 2009 (2:01 pm)
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My 2007 Sienna XLE AWD's run flat tires are all shot at 22,000 miles. I have been offered 2 replacements by Toyota and $100 form the dealer. This takes me down to $345. All this good will after many phone conversations and many unsurprised service people. Did I mention the brow beating from the Toyota Corp. representative. He sarcastically told me how lucky I was that I was getting any help at all. When I asked why Toyota continued to engineer a vehicle and supply it with substandard tires, I was asked if I would prefer that they provide a car without tires. Nice guy. Next time I'll go back to Honda.

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