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#164 of 223 Re: Tires for avalon touring model under 30k need not reply :) [dljandk] by tjc78 Sep 03, 2008 (3:53 am)
Replying to: dljandk (Sep 02, 2008 7:59 am) I can tell you that I never had a set of Michelins that didn't get nearly 50K. I can also tell you NOT to put Bridgestone Turanza EL400s. My '06 XLS has about 27K and they are almost down to the wear bars. Rotated every 5000 miles and kept at 35 PSI all the time. Crap tire that was never that quiet new and even worse now. Friend has a 4cyl Camry with same tire and is experiencing the same thing. Replies to this message: dljandk (Sep 03, 2008 6:50 am) tjc78 (Sep 03, 2008 10:52 am)
#165 of 223 Re: Tires for avalon touring model under 30k need not reply :) [tjc78] by dljandk Sep 03, 2008 (6:50 am)
Replying to: tjc78 (Sep 03, 2008 3:53 am) yup, that had been my experience as well. I was quite surprised to find out that my stock michelins were worn out at 34k. When I did my research though, I found that I was not alone. This is certainly not the only big car with sport suspension, I would think whatever they use on a 5 series BMW would work here. Was hoping someone had found a magic combination for this particular model. Thanks Replies to this message: tjc78 (Sep 03, 2008 10:52 am)
#166 of 223 Re: Tires for avalon touring model under 30k need not reply :) [rpfingsten] by 55396 Sep 03, 2008 (10:26 am)
Replying to: rpfingsten (Sep 03, 2008 2:11 am) "( hate goodyear tires )."   There was a time that I didn't have much time for Goodyear either. But things change as time marches on, so I always look again when ready to upgrade anything. When we needed tires for my daughters Camry, I found Goodyear Allegro's at exclusively SAMS at a very good price and was very impressed. (A similar tire is sold under another another name elsewhere) Good on snow. Long treadwear rating, Lots of siping. Quiet and confortable ride, and handle well. We put Goodyear Assurance ComforTred on our 03 Avalon when my wife bought custom wheels and have been very satisfied with them. And, I'm buying from an American company, which I do when I can - assuming they give reason to.
#167 of 223 Re: Tires for avalon touring model under 30k need not reply :) [dljandk] by tjc78 Sep 03, 2008 (10:52 am)
Replying to: dljandk (Sep 03, 2008 6:50 am) I would think whatever they use on a 5 series BMW would work here   I would think many of the OE tires on BMWs are "sport" rated tires with softer compounds that would easily wear out in 30K. I would go to tire rack and specifically look for tires with high mileage ratings. You will give up some quietness and wet traction, but may end up with a tire that can go 50K.
#168 of 223 Expected Battery Life? by rpfingsten Sep 04, 2008 (1:39 am)
Hi Guys..    I was wondering if any of you out there could tell me what the expected battery life of a stock battery in the Avalon is? I bought my 07 XLS new is Sept of 2006 and so far the battery's fine. However never having owned a Toyota until this car, I'm not sure what to expect. The reason I ask is that in every new GM car I've ever owned, and I'm including Cadillac in this group, I have never had an AC Delco battery last more than 2 to 2 1/2 years.. and they give you no warning. You just go out to your car at midnight in the parking lot at work, and NOTHING. So hopefully trying to avoid that with my Yota. Until now I've always replaced stock batterys with Sears Diehard. Would you stay with the Toyota battery or go with another brand? I appreciate your help. Thanks   Roland Replies to this message: tjc78 (Sep 04, 2008 3:56 am) 55396 (Sep 04, 2008 8:00 am) gilseidman (Sep 30, 2008 9:57 am) smudgy2 (Oct 12, 2008 4:48 am) dljandk (Oct 21, 2008 3:58 am) fin (Oct 21, 2008 4:50 am)
#169 of 223 Re: Expected Battery Life? [rpfingsten] by tjc78 Sep 04, 2008 (3:56 am)
Replying to: rpfingsten (Sep 04, 2008 1:39 am) Roland,   Not sure how much help I can be here but....Toyota's batteries I believe are pretty good. My 00 Solara and 03 Avalon were fine after 3 years and my Stepfather's 03 Camry is still on the original battery.
#170 of 223 Re: Expected Battery Life? [rpfingsten] by 55396 Sep 04, 2008 (8:00 am)
Replying to: rpfingsten (Sep 04, 2008 1:39 am) Still have original in our 03 Avalon. Battery life may depend on whgere you live. Here in MN, -20 degrees requires a good battery, so a weak one may need to be replaced sooner. I usually buy the cheapest with the highest CCA's at SAMS or our Fleet Farm stores, and get by many years. They carry Champion or their own label. Desert heat is also a killer.
#171 of 223 Toyota Batteries by lakebreeze1 Sep 04, 2008 (8:33 am)
My '85 Corolla, '94 Camry & '00 Sienna all went 7 years (in Wisconsin) before I changed them and even at that, they were still performing well. I changed them before they actually died. All the vehicles were equipped with the winter package which included a heavier duty battery. I expect my '08 Avalon will be the same.
#172 of 223 Avalon Tires by fin Sep 24, 2008 (6:49 pm)
Went in for a tire rotation and ended up with a new set of tires on my '07 Limited. My tire man said the new Nexen 5000 tires were selling well and suggested a set as the original Michelins were 60% worn at 28k miles. They would go 40k total, or more, but being retired, over 60, I said "maybe". But I'm a Michelin guy, mainly, for four decades. So then he shows me his new modified MB sedan, cost him 95 grand. He put Nexen tires on it!   First Report: After a FL trip and some local driving, 1200 miles total, the tires are winners. More quiet and smoother than Michelins. Traction in wet and dry appears to be the same. Cornering also. So far, so good. The best part was the price: $102.50 each OTD. That's mounted, tire disposal fee, spin balanced, filled with N and 6% tax.   Additional reports will follow for anyone interested. But don't be afraid of Nexen tires for your Avy just because they are made in S. Korea or you never heard of them. If mine develop problems the exact trouble and the overall experience will be posted here. Replies to this message: 55396 (Sep 24, 2008 7:12 pm) rpfingsten (Sep 24, 2008 10:47 pm) fin (Sep 25, 2008 6:13 am) and 4 more...
#173 of 223 Re: Avalon Tires by 55396 Sep 24, 2008 (7:12 pm)
Replying to: fin (Sep 24, 2008 6:49 pm) Probably a good price for your size. I put 15" Goodyear Allegras from Sams Club on our 03 and daughters Camry. Really like em.. Rated for 80k treadwear at $70-80 range. Good winter traction, quiet, and ride well. Lots of siping. Your size would be more. Just another option for those who want a more recognized brand or can't find Nexen. Replies to this message: rpfingsten (Sep 24, 2008 10:47 pm) fin (Sep 25, 2008 6:13 am) rpfingsten (Oct 01, 2008 3:52 am) and 1 more... drengka (Oct 01, 2008 7:37 pm) and 1 more...

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