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#134 of 289 2008 Highlander Sport tires by cap2008 Jan 08, 2009 (1:57 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 289 Changing from 245/55-19 to 245/65-17 by cap2008 Jan 08, 2009 (2:11 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
#136 of 289 Replaced Toyo A20 19" OEM tires after on 16,500 miles!! by houston_man Jan 11, 2009 (1:45 pm)
I thought I would pass along our experience with the OEM tires on our 2008 Toyota Highlander LTD 2WD. They were Toyo A20 245/55 R19s. I had them rotated religiously at 5,000 mile intervals at the same time as the oil change. Amazingly after only 15,000 miles, the tread wear bars were beginning to show. The alignment had been checked at 10K, so I was reasonably certain that it was not the culprit. Earlier posts in this thread had comments about how poor the OEM tires were, and I wholeheartedly agree!!   Long story short, I just replaced them with Hankook 235/55 R19, Optimo H725s. These are 80,000 mile Korean made tires with a significant tread depth. We just drove up to Texas A&M from Houston and the ride was as good as the original Toyo tires. We had several different road surfaces, from Interstate to FM (Farm to Market) roads. No appreciable change in road noise noted. The reviews I found were very favorable, and my price came out to about 150.00/tire, vs some of the higher priced 19" Michelin's and other brands. So far, I have been satisfied, but will post any adverse information about them if I see it. Replies to this message: talen316 (Jan 29, 2009 10:25 am) houston_man (Jan 30, 2009 2:55 pm)
#137 of 289 TOYO TIRE are BAD by hlander Jan 12, 2009 (3:05 pm)
I bought Brand New Highlander Hybrid on March 2008. Now I drove almost 10 months 12500 miles. Last week, I made Oil Change & Tire Rotation, 3rd time, and garage mention me about tire tread. I was surprise again. Last 6 yrs ago, I had had to change my tire on 2002 4 Runner,which I trade in, at 16500 miles, warranty says 60,000 miles.   Is this the ordinary thing that Brand New Toyota Car come with Toyo Tire and they last just only 15000 miles? It is Toyo Open Country A20, 245/55 R19.   First I called Toyota Dealer where I bought my car, they said they do not carry Toyo Tire. I read my warranty for the Toyo Tire and I called them, the lady from customer relationship department help me a lot but the problem is what so ever the name she gave me of Tire Whole Sale and Garage whose are Toyo Tire Dealer in her list said the same thing to me which is " We no longer carry Toyo Tire anymore".   I went to Toyo.com too, I saw the list of Toyo Tire Dealer which are given by the lady but there is no cooperation.   I have to change the tire anyway because there are snow in our Area. But, I'm a little bit of upset about how Toyota & Toyo Tire play game on Royal Customer.   And I read the posts above, if somebody get 245/55 R19 of other Brand, pls let me know.   Thanks. Replies to this message: my_mr2 (Jan 13, 2009 11:18 am) hlander (Jan 13, 2009 2:13 pm)
#138 of 289 Re: TOYO TIRE are BAD [hlander] by my_mr2 Jan 13, 2009 (11:18 am)
Replying to: hlander (Jan 12, 2009 3:05 pm) Have the dealer check the alingment your toe-in may be off. A vehicle will ride nice and true if the toe-in is off, but the tires will rub off quick.. I hope the dealer will not give you the run around on checking the alingment with worn tires. Replies to this message: hlander (Jan 13, 2009 2:13 pm)
#139 of 289 Re: TOYO TIRE are BAD [my_mr2] by hlander Jan 13, 2009 (2:13 pm)
Replying to: my_mr2 (Jan 13, 2009 11:18 am) Thank my_mr2. All of 4 tires are wear out evenly. Those are wear out by 4/32 ~ 5/32 on all tires within 10 months, 12500 miles. Any way, I will ask dealer to check that one when I do my inspection next week.   I almost give up to get some warranty coverage from Toyo Tire. Today, I have to drive down to other side of town where representative told me. When I got there, they said they are not Toyo Tire Dealer and they didn't carry it. I don't understand why Toyo tire play like this.
#140 of 289 by houston_man Jan 14, 2009 (10:39 am)
Go to the Toyo website, and call their direct customer service number. They have a "goodwill" policy that I just found out about regarding OEM tires. They will instruct you on how to get partially reimbursed for the wear and to obtain replacements. My Toyota dealer was unaware of it, and besides, they don't have a Toyo factory rep.
#141 of 289 by hlander Jan 14, 2009 (1:18 pm)
Thanks for suggestion houston man. Did you claim for "goodwill" policy? If so, could you tell me how to do that please.   I called Toyo Tire customer service number. There is only one lady who answer the phone because I called several times.   First, she took my information then filed in their system. She gave me one name and address. It was in their Toyo Tire Website as dealer. I called to make an appointment and explain about the tires. He said he is not Toyo Tire Dealer and he do not carry Toyo Tire anymore.   I called her back, she gave me another name on the web. I called but got the same return.   I called again on next day, she told me to drive in, not to make appointment. I dropped in that store, I got the same answer but manager came out and looked at the tires and suggested me to drive a little bit more instead of making a phone call to Toyo Tire.   I called her back again and she gave me another name which is little far from our area but I drove down there. I got the same story. They all are on the list of Toyo Tire Website as Toyo Tire Dealer but all have one same answer that they are not.   I don't know who play the game, may be I'm so dump.   Last guy measure the depth, it's 4/32 ~ 5/32 on all tire. He suggested me to drive little more miles and then called back to Toyo Tire. He told me that most of the Tire Warranty start cover when it reach to 2/32.   Now I look on the net and make some calls, I found out there are only two choices for me:   Toyo Open Country A20 ( I will not use Toyo anymore) and BridgeStone Dueler.   Anybody know other brand available?   Thanks. Replies to this message: fraz_man (Jan 18, 2009 3:57 pm) herzogtum71 (Jan 23, 2009 7:22 pm) hlander (Jan 23, 2009 7:51 pm) nimrod99 (Feb 06, 2009 11:25 pm)
#142 of 289 Re: [hlander] by fraz_man Jan 18, 2009 (3:57 pm)
Replying to: hlander (Jan 14, 2009 1:18 pm) Wow hlander, you are a patient guy. Don't think I would have put up with all that. Not sure where you are, but I am in Vancouver Canada, on the north shore hill, am at 19,000km, so about 12,000 miles and my same tyres Toyo 245/55 19 are worn out as well. Couldn't drive uphill in the snow, but that was due to several reasons with 2008 HH ...   Assuming you are talking All Season, and not Snow Tires, the 19in RIMS are unique and limit supply and manufacturers. You can switch tire sizes to 245/65 R17, but that may be risky and not sure how brake calipers would line up etc etc.   I have looked at Toyo (the OEM Toyo tyres are lousy, but Toyo do make other good tyres warranty to 100,000km - check their website) and Bridgestone have a 19 suitable as well. I do not have my docs with me for the little research I did, but will share when I get to them.   I am going to try and tough it out a bit more with the exisiting ones (i had mine rotated and aligned at Toyota dealership at the proper intervals, but who knows if they really did it, I should have chaulked my tyres!?), but let me know what you decide. Problem is I am leasing (1st of a 4 year) my 2008 HH, so am wary to go overboard on tires knowing i also have to get snow tires for next year so i am not stuck in my driveway for 2 weeks!   Good Luck, Bonne Chance, Buena Suerta -
#143 of 289 by hlander Jan 18, 2009 (7:33 pm)
I just want to know how they play the game. Like I said before, when I bought 4 Runner 2002 (Brand New), last 6 yrs ago, OEM tire also worn out at about 16000 miles. Both, HH and 4 Runner, came with Tire Warranty for 60,000 miles. I didn't play the game last time but this time I want to know that Toyota play that kind of game to their customers or just my bad luck. I live in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania of USA. We have a lot of up and down roads. But when I changed new tire, they last for 45000 to 55000. Tire center told me that we could have up to 45000 miles for our normal daily commute if we didn't use lots of braking and rush start up. I have Honda Civic and my bro in law has Honda Pilot, both OEM tire have had to change around 30000 miles. A lot better than Toyota OEM tire.    I rotate tires of all my cars at 5000 miles interval.   Thank Fraz Man for share with me. I will update about new tire when I got change.

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