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#114 of 135 Snow tires on the 19" wheels by wvgasguy Sep 20, 2009 (2:23 pm)
It appears Yokahoma has a 235 or a 255 snow tire in the 55 series 19" size. So it's either .4 inches shorter or taller, depending on which tire you would get. I can't inagine this being a big issue since most snow tire would probably wear this much over a couple of seasons. Has anyone used a Yokohama 19" dedicated snow tire yet on their HH?
#115 of 135 Inverter Fried by toyotanomore Sep 25, 2009 (8:32 am)
I purchased a highlander hybrid limited new in 06 as a commuting car. Had all maintenance done at dealer. The suv ran great until last week. While going to work on a major highway, I had a complete system failure. Engine power, breaks, power steering. Got the car towed back to the dealer, and the dealer informed me the inverter is done. The repair bill is $9,000. The car has 153,000 miles on it. For a toyota that is not alot. I have had other toyotas go 250,000. The dealer will do nothing for me. I contact toyota in CA. They will give me 1,500 towards the repair. Needless to say I am done with Toyota. When I purchased the car the hybrid upgrade was $4,200 so how can one part be 9,000? No one at Toyota has an answer for me. If you need a commuting car stay away from a hybrid. They can not go much past 150,000. Learn from my mistake. I have a 38,000 paperweight Replies to this message: jking3 (Sep 25, 2009 9:03 am)
#116 of 135 Re: Inverter Fried [toyotanomore] by jking3 Sep 25, 2009 (9:03 am)
Replying to: toyotanomore (Sep 25, 2009 8:32 am) Here are some links that might help you out, toyotanomore...   http://www.fixya.com/cars/t1516165-dealership_wants_charge_me_12_hours   The tech claimed it was a 4 hour job and not difficult at all. Depends on what inverter we are talking about I suppose. More details would be useful.   http://news.carjunky.com/alternative_fuel_vehicles/repairing-a-hybrid-cdh739.sht- ml   Looks like the power inverter for a Prius is around $3700 from that link in August. My suggestion to you is go and find another Toyota dealer because that one is trying to rip you off. If you already had the repair done, I would contact Toyota Corporate and let them know about this dealer and how much it cost to repair it. Or, tell the dealer you are going to take this up to Toyota Corporate. If they are overbilling you they will not want Toyota Corporate investigating... service is what generates the most money for a dealer and if Toyota doesn't like what they see they could hurt the dealer real bad.   You can also get an advocate on your side. Your local news stations probably have a consumer advocate on staff that does stories once in a while. They would love to pick up something like this given the current state of auto affairs.
#117 of 135 disappointed ToyHH owner by devastated_deb Oct 02, 2009 (4:32 am)
I have been reading this discussion about the tires on Hybrid Highlander tires and personally I think "class action" should be taken. I have reported my problem with the tires (wore out with thread showing at 15,000 miles) to our attorney general, and have just copied all the paper work to mail out to him. I'm hoping to help make a difference in the "we got our money, so it's up to you to take care of the tire issue" attitude we all are receiving from Toyota. I have an '07 Limited, Hybrid Highlander, HAD TO replace tires at 18,000 miles, and am only averaging 25.6 miles to a gallon. Shame to spend 40,000 on a vehicle only to find out you don't get 28-30MPG, and also have defective tires that Toyota special orders to give a smooth ride when you try it out, then the consumer has to purchase new tires; in order to be safe, within a years time. Needless to say I'm a VERY DISAPPOINTED HH owner. Replies to this message: hihyp (Oct 19, 2009 8:13 pm) jking3 (Oct 20, 2009 4:09 am) kccarl (Oct 26, 2009 11:02 am)
#118 of 135 Re: Highlander Hybrid 2008 [brioboy] by tranquiloon Oct 07, 2009 (12:55 pm)
Replying to: brioboy (Sep 15, 2009 8:42 pm) Hey Monte having a similar problem with finding good winter tires for my 2006 HH what tire size did you go with and what dealership (service manger) in vancouver helped you out? Replies to this message: monte8 (Oct 07, 2009 7:45 pm) brioboy (Oct 19, 2009 9:35 pm) tranquiloon (Oct 21, 2009 10:10 am)
#119 of 135 Re: Highlander Hybrid 2008 [tranquiloon] by monte8 Oct 07, 2009 (7:45 pm)
Replying to: tranquiloon (Oct 07, 2009 12:55 pm) "Hey Monte having a similar problem with finding good winter tires for my 2006 HH what tire size did you go with and what dealership (service manger) in vancouver helped you out? "   I have not replaced the tires yet. Bought a 2008 HH in Nov., 2007, I only have just over 12,000 miles (I ride my bicycle alot , really improves gas milage and makes the tires last longer) . The original tires are still doing OK.   BTW, the last time I put gas in was on August 29, 2009. I may have to fill it up tomorrow.
#120 of 135 Re: disappointed ToyHH owner [devastated_deb] by hihyp Oct 19, 2009 (8:13 pm)
Replying to: devastated_deb (Oct 02, 2009 4:32 am) I am interested in the class action idea. After having to replace all four tires on my 2008 HiHy in less than a year (barely 15,000 miles), I feel taken advantage of. A large part of my rationale for spending all the extra money for a Hybrid was that I wanted to decrease my footprint. Well, four tires is a big footprint! Perhaps if Toyota returned to making a front wheel drive HiHy instead of all wheel only, tires might last longer.
#121 of 135 Re: Highlander Hybrid 2008 [tranquiloon] by brioboy Oct 19, 2009 (9:35 pm)
Replying to: tranquiloon (Oct 07, 2009 12:55 pm) Tranquiloon - Just back from a trip and it looks like you were addressing me, rather than monte8. My service manager is David Pearce at Open Road Toyota in Port Moody and he phoned me this morning to let me know the Michelins are not expected in for about 2 -3 weeks - I have forgotten the size but he has adjusted it to the smaller wheel to replace my 17inch regular wheels. In my experience, Pearce has provided first-class service. Replies to this message: tranquiloon (Oct 21, 2009 10:10 am)
#122 of 135 Re: disappointed ToyHH owner [devastated_deb] by jking3 Oct 20, 2009 (4:09 am)
Replying to: devastated_deb (Oct 02, 2009 4:32 am) We also get about 25 MPG city, but I feel that is pretty good for this heavy vehicle. The only thing you should have a class action about is the fact that tires have to be replaced so often that it negates the whole purpose of going green. Nobody tells you that the tires will only last 15k miles when you buy it. I had the same experience with the original Goodyear Integrity tires with a treadwear rating of 460 which is a complete lie. Those tires were just awful - noisy and had to be replaced around 18k miles. So the tire issue is the only major thing I think that needs addressing here. Lots of people have experienced it. If there is a class action suit on the tire issue, I want it. I feel I had to spend extra money unnecessarily to maintain this vehicle. Someone at Toyota and/or Goodyear was not doing their job right.   My only other complaint is the lack of bluetooth or aux inputs on the radio which obviously cannot be modified easily due to the tight integration with the rest of the system. Maybe it's just my vintage. :>
#123 of 135 Re: Highlander Hybrid 2008 [brioboy] by tranquiloon Oct 21, 2009 (10:10 am)
Replying to: brioboy (Oct 19, 2009 9:35 pm) Thanks Brioboy, will give David Pearce a call.

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