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#126 of 448 Re: 225 verss 235 [kenlw] by cabinjj Nov 14, 2008 (5:30 am)
Replying to: kenlw (Nov 13, 2008 6:12 pm) Thanks Kenlw !! I knew there was someone out there that is far more knowledgeable about this subject than me. That is what is great about this forum. I did not clarify, and should have, that the tire size change on my truck was significant. Completely different rims and tires. I apologize for that boo boo.   Appreciate Kenlw responding and pointing out that there is not much difference in these tires affect on the mph and vehicle in general. I will be more careful in future posts.
#127 of 448 Re: 225 verss 235 [steve_] by kenlw Nov 14, 2008 (6:20 am)
Replying to: steve_ (Nov 13, 2008 9:54 pm) Yes, steve, the larger footprint of a wider tire DOES reduce the pressure (caused by the weight of the vehicle) since it is spread over a larger area (footprint). The change in this case would be about 4 sq in of contact area assuming a 12" long footprint.   But the tread pattern will negate this in the case of liquids like water. Which for us here is a bit more common than snow...... and beach sand is a solid that we would really not dig down thru!
#128 of 448 Re: Tire info [my_mr2] by my_mr2 Nov 18, 2008 (7:04 am)
Replying to: my_mr2 (Nov 11, 2008 10:45 am) Update on Kumo Solus KR21 tires in the 225/70/16... Have over 500 miles on them now, and wife drove in black ice condition in the Milwaukee area yesterday. We a 2005 2wd V6 HL.   Very nice tire for noise, hwy comfort, and fuel mileage. They also preformed well in black ice conditions. Wife commented about slight slip on take off in traffic, but would grab in 1/2 rotation with traction control, while others in traffic could not get move and would start going sideways. Stopping and turning was not an issue.   Vary Happy with selection... Did I mention they are only $120 each installed. Replies to this message: my_mr2 (Dec 16, 2008 8:44 am)
#129 of 448 Re: Tire info [my_mr2] by my_mr2 Dec 16, 2008 (8:44 am)
Replying to: my_mr2 (Nov 18, 2008 7:04 am) Update on Kumo Solus KR21 tires in the 225/70/16... Have over 2000 miles on them now, and we drove in black ice, snow, and rain conditions in the Milwaukee area. We have a 2005 2wd V6 HL.    Very nice tire for noise level, good hwy comfort, good fuel mileage, and very good in bad weather conditions. We also like the free road hazard that Kumo gives.    Vary Happy with selection... All for under $480 out the door.
#130 of 448 Replacement tires for 08 Highlander by btac Jan 03, 2009 (6:32 am)
I am trying to get replacement tires online for my 08 Highlander and everywhere I look, they don't have the P245/55R19?   Does anyone know why it is so hard to find? I have 20k miles on the original Toyos and while I love the car, I'm not impressed with the tire tread. Replies to this message: webgood (Jan 03, 2009 12:30 pm)
#131 of 448 Re: Replacement tires for 08 Highlander [btac] by webgood Jan 03, 2009 (12:30 pm)
Replying to: btac (Jan 03, 2009 6:32 am) TireRack has 'em...only 1 manufacturer tho..Bridgestone Dueler HL's.
#132 of 448 Tires/Wheels for 2008 Highlander Sport by cap2008 Jan 07, 2009 (8:27 am)
I have 16,000 miles on my 08 Sport and need to get some m/s tires. It snows where I live (and there are no flat roads) and the Toyo tires that came on it are worthless. I would like Michelin LTX m/s tires, but can't find any. I want to change out the 19" rims and go with the 245/65-17 tire (oem for the base Highlander). Can anyone tell me if this is going to work or what information I need to get to make the determination? I usually get my tires at Sears and always get a tire with a mileage warranty, which I need because I go through a set of tires every year (lots of driving on curvy roads). Help!   PS - I am not impressed with Bridgestone.   Thanks.
#133 of 448 Bridgestone Blizzak - 08 Sport by cap2008 Jan 07, 2009 (8:50 am)
Tirerack does show the Bridgestone Blizzak DM-Z3 for $160 in 245/55-19. These are snow tires. Driving 20,000 miles per year, would these hold up? I don't want to have two sets of tires?
#134 of 448 2008 Highlander Sport tires by cap2008 Jan 08, 2009 (12:57 pm)
OK, so I finally hear back from Toyota that yes, I can change from the 19" to the base model tire 245/65-17. I go to Sears this morning to have a tire repaired (small leak in center of tire tread) and get them rotated. They tell me that they are too worn and legally they can't rotate or repair, so they put on my spare at no charge. I ask about new rims and tires and they tell me that they can't change them out because the sticker on the driver's side door states that the tires for that particular car are the 19's. The tech says that there could be a safety issue, due to weight, etc. Then she checks the vehicle weight for both the base model and the Sport and they are the same. She then calls her manager who laughs and states he is having the same problem with his vehicle and he just changed out tires and rims for his neice. He tells her it is OK. So I pick out the cheapest rim ($100 each) and the Michelin XC LT4 (which I have on my 01 Highlander and my husband has on his 04 Tundra -$180/tire - great tire in snow). Grand total, $1437, which incluedes a lug set and replacement rubber parts needed to transfer the tire pressure sensors, balance and alignment.   They will be installed next week. I will post back with results.
#135 of 448 Changing from 245/55-19 to 245/65-17 by cap2008 Jan 08, 2009 (1:11 pm)
PS - if you go to the link below and plug in 245/55-19 and 245/65-17 it will show you the difference in the tires, which is not much. My overall diameter will change by -.07, which means that if my speedometer says I am going 65, I will really be going 64.84mph. What a great tool.   http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/infoTireMath.dos

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