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423 messages, Last post on Nov 09, 2009 at 12:38 PM
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Replying to: herzogtum71 (Jan 23, 2009 6:22 pm) By the way, I just got the letter from Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A.,Inc. concern of Third Row seat Belt Buckle Brackets of 2008 Highlander. It said because that third row seat belt fail to conform to specific portions of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety standard. |
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| Recently replaced my Goodyear Integrity's (not a bad tire but basketball like at 38k miles). I upgraded to Michelin XC LT4's (available at Sears only). I did a lot of research and narrowed it down to this tire. They are a bit more expensive but safer than a passenger tire, ride is about the same as the cushy Integrity's and they come with a 65k warranty. From my research 65K + is attainable with these tires. In the tire business I think you get what you pay for. My .02 | |
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Replying to: houston_man (Jan 11, 2009 12:45 pm) Did you get any professional advice one way or another regarding the change in tire size from the 245/55/19 down to the 235/55/19 ? The Discount Tire spec compare tool shows the 235 size to be smaller in sidewall (-.22"), section width (-.4"), diameter (-.43") and circumference (-1.36") vs the 245. I'm curious if you received any advice as to how these differences would affect vehicle performance and safety. Thanks
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Recap: Crap Toyo tires wore out at 16,000 miles, ordered 17" rims/tires from Sears that didn't fit. They really went the extra mile, made phone calls, and tried to make the rims work. We ended up ordering the same rim in 18", not knowing if they would fit either. After much agony waiting for that phone call, my car was ready. I got 245/60-18 tires, Michelin MTX M/S. The difference on the tire calculator is not enough to worry about. Get this, Sears had them listed at $246 per tire, but I found them on special at Tirerack for $129 each. Sears price matched, but added shipping cost so I got the tires for $145 each. I am so happy to be riding on safe tires again. Let it snow!!!! By the way, I really learned a lot on this forum. Thanks.
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Replying to: cap2008 (Jan 29, 2009 9:57 am) I tried to write in Consumer Reports Forum but that was only for their subscribers.
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Replying to: cap2008 (Jan 29, 2009 9:57 am) Did you use the 35 offset? or what actual size did you buy.... I suspect it was 18 x 7.5 with a 40 offset. I've been talking with Toyota Engineering in Japan via a friend over there and this is a HUGE problem that they WILL NOT discuss publically... it seems Bridgestone make promises on releasing more tires but never came through.... NOTE - Avoid the Bridgestone Duelers.... they are as bad as the Toyo Open Countries. 
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Replying to: hlander (Jan 29, 2009 5:08 pm)
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Replying to: HoundDoggie (Jan 30, 2009 6:44 am) SSC Model No. 462 18 x 7.5 Bolt circle 5-4.25/5-4.5 Offset +45 Centerbore 72.64mm Yeah, Toyota really screwed up on this one. At least they screwed their customers. I learned a valuable lesson for sure. |
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Replying to: talen316 (Jan 29, 2009 9:25 am) Sorry it took so long to reply.....I have not visited this board for a while. I did inquire several sources and was told that the load rating, width, and sidewall were within specs for this vehicle. The max load shows 825kg, or 1,819lbs. I have about 1000 miles on them now and with no issues or complaints. Personally, I "think" it is quieter than the Toyo tires I had. They channel water well in the rain, grip seems fine. So far, so good.......but if you have different info, pls. let us know. |
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| It's amazing. Toyota don't want to take responsibility about what happen (if they already knew this issue). There are only two tires which can fix on most of Toyota Highlander 2008. Both of them are bad. If most of us, owners of Toyota Highlander which comes with 19" Rim, complaint publicly, they may do something. Do you think? | |
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