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#200 of 444 Re: Possible good news [bob259] by petepie Mar 04, 2009 (9:30 pm)
Replying to: bob259 (Mar 03, 2009 6:07 am) I emailed Michelin and got this response:   "We have no plans to make a tire in a P245/55R19. We apologize for the inconvenience."   So, no Michelin options in the near future Replies to this message: bob259 (Mar 05, 2009 3:19 am)
#201 of 444 Re: Possible good news [petepie] by bob259 Mar 05, 2009 (3:19 am)
Replying to: petepie (Mar 04, 2009 9:30 pm) Interesting how their responses are so different.... I would still suspect that they will not leave this segment to others and miss out on sales. I'm hoping by late summer we see this size in at least a few more choices.   Note on the Lexus wheels (18"). My dealer said they didn't receive that notice but is still checking for me to see if they can get them for me. On that, is the aspect ratio the same for your 18" replacement tires, or did the dealer have to reprogram your vehicle for the different size wheel and tires? Please provide the size of the 18" tires you used.
#202 of 444 Re: Toyo HTs in 245/55 R19 at Les Schwab [jim_bo] by mapham Mar 06, 2009 (6:45 am)
Replying to: jim_bo (Feb 27, 2009 9:44 am) I took jim_bo advice and went and bought some 255/60 R19 Michelins at Discount tires for $113 each. They even gave me $100 for the 4 used Toyo A20 Tires (which still had little tread left). I walked out paying $493 for everything including tax.   I drove 500 miles on these tires and they are GREAT. It makes the HL feel a little higher off the ground, but I am fine with that. As far as everything else it feels just like driving on the factory Toyo A20. I think it looks great on my 08 HL sport. Replies to this message: hlander (Mar 07, 2009 11:52 am) hotrod28 (May 27, 2009 3:17 pm) mapham (May 28, 2009 5:12 am) nowlen (May 29, 2009 10:06 am) hotrod28 (Jun 04, 2009 8:51 am)
#203 of 444 Re: Toyo HTs in 245/55 R19 at Les Schwab [mapham] by hlander Mar 07, 2009 (11:52 am)
Replying to: mapham (Mar 06, 2009 6:45 am) Is there anything problematic which can come up when we do inspection? If not, I rather try to do like you than buy pairs of Toyo HT.
#204 of 444 by larry51k Mar 08, 2009 (12:06 pm)
Please help clarify some things about the Highlander tires. From what I've read on this thread the problem is with the tires on the 2008 model; correct? Has the problem tire been changed on the 2009 edition? I live in the Buffalo,NY area and need a vehicle with excellent tires for driving in the snow. I don't want to buy a 2009 this spring and find after the first snowfall next winter I have bad tires. Thanks. Replies to this message: petepie (Mar 08, 2009 4:45 pm) berri (Mar 10, 2009 3:52 pm)
#205 of 444 Re: [larry51k] by petepie Mar 08, 2009 (4:45 pm)
Replying to: larry51k (Mar 08, 2009 12:06 pm) It's all the 08 & 09 Sport and Limited models with the 19" wheels. There are only two tires available in that size, one is by Toyo, the other by Bridgestone. Both have really bad ratings for treadwear and ice/snow/wet traction. The base 08/09 models have 17" wheels, and do not have the same problem with finding good replacements for the OEM tires. Replies to this message: berri (Mar 10, 2009 3:52 pm)
#206 of 444 by larry51k Mar 10, 2009 (4:44 am)
Further clarification please: Are the OEM tires on the base also poor in the snow, but since they are 17" there are more manufacturer replacement options? In other words, I'd still need to buy new tires for good snow performance, just have more choices. Replies to this message: mdhutton (Mar 10, 2009 4:30 pm) jkenley (Mar 16, 2009 11:47 am) tidester (Mar 16, 2009 2:05 pm)
#207 of 444 Re: [petepie] by berri Mar 10, 2009 (3:52 pm)
Replying to: petepie (Mar 08, 2009 4:45 pm) Putting lousy bad weather tires on an SUV - I think Toyota is starting to pick up some of that arrogance GM used to display.
#208 of 444 Re: [larry51k] by mdhutton Mar 10, 2009 (4:30 pm)
Replying to: larry51k (Mar 10, 2009 4:44 am) Exactly. There are more options in the 17" size for winter performance.   Since most '08s and certainly any '09s will probably still have OEM tires on them through next winter, I'm guessing (hoping) that the options for a good winter tire in the 19" will be better by then.   I'll just try not to kill myself in the meantime. Replies to this message: jkenley (Mar 16, 2009 11:47 am) tidester (Mar 16, 2009 2:05 pm)
#209 of 444 Leased tire replacement by jkenley Mar 16, 2009 (11:47 am)
Replying to: mdhutton (Mar 10, 2009 4:30 pm) I have a leased 2005 Highlander that needs new tires but my lease is up in 3 months. Do I have to put the same quality tires on the car or can I put any tires on it? I don't want to spend a lot for new tires since I am turning it it soon. Can anyone help? Replies to this message: tidester (Mar 16, 2009 2:05 pm)

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