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448 messages, Last post on Nov 25, 2009 at 5:07 AM
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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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I just bought a used 2008 Highlander base model in Nov. I live in Mass so snow is a huge issue. I had the car for a month and was in an accident due to sliding in the snow. I have owned a toyota minivan for 10 years and never had a problem. It was great in the snow. This vehiclehowever is terrible in the snow. When I had it repaired the guy told me that the tires were not all weather and that I needed to replace them. Do you suppose that the original tires were changed out or could these be the originals. I have only made on car payment on the thing and it already has cost me my insurance deductable for my accident (first one in 25 years...I hate this car!) and now I need to buy new tires? any thoughts?? What should I buy for tires? Just want to sell it....I dont feel safe with my kids in the car. Help !!
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Replying to: squadnut (Jan 31, 2009 7:37 pm) If it is 245/55 19R, you have only two choices for all weather which are Toyo Open Country and Bridge Dueler. If you want snow tire, there is only one option, I think it's Bridgestone (please read back under this thread). If I know this 2008 Highlander with Rim 19" has a lot of issue with tire, I would not buy this car. There are other option that to change the rim size, which will cost you more. If your base model come with 17" Rim, you are so lucky, there are a lot of choices, I prefer Michelin. |
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I have 35000 miles on my Toyo tires with my 2008 limited. I drive the freeways so that may be part of my luck. I am thinking about just going with the Bridgestone for now as they are the most available tire. What do you think about the Bridgestone dueler?
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