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450 messages, Last post on Dec 01, 2009 at 4:03 PM
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Replying to: bacarroll (Apr 14, 2009 11:20 am)
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| I am close to pulling the trigger on a '09 Highlander Base with 4WD. From reading this forum I'm glad the vehicle I'm looking at buying isn't one with the 19" wheels. However I haven't seen many postings on how the 17" tires perform mileage wise. Is no news good news in this case?? I did review all the great choices of tires available when it comes time to replace (at least 3 variations of Michelin's) | |
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Replying to: berri (Apr 14, 2009 3:41 pm) Hankook Ventus AS RH07. You'll have to go just a touch wider on the profile, as the closest size available to OE at the moment is 255/55R19, but this isn't terrible, and in fact might be preferred. The 420 treadwear rating helps give a 65,000-mile warranty, and the traction and temperature ratings (each "A") surpass the OE Bridgestone POS's that came with the vehicle. A load rating of 111 (vs 103 OE) is also nice. Not that I'm planning on pushing it, but they're also V-speed rated (149mph). I can't find a negative review anywhere, and I've just spent 4 hours researching this option. Discount Tire is offering them for $205 each. Anyone have any experience or opinions with this tire ? |
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| Not sure if it's from reading all these posts on the bad Toyo's on our Highlanders or a real problem. I turned 1,700 mile on the 19" Toyo's on my 08 Highlander Hybrid Limited and have noticed some slight feathering to the outer most band on the front tires. Took it into the dealership, as it indicates to me the toe in is out a little. Well after 2 hours they told me they checked everyting and everything is fine and didn't see any feathering and the wear I saw was normal and to check my tire pressures often. Interesting seeing I've worked on cars and been in racing, including a tech inspector for NASCAR, a lot during my time and know what feathering is and looks like and weekly check my tire pressures, not to mention to onboard tire pressure monitoring system. I had them give me a copy of the spec sheet printout and am keeping it for my 5K check up. Starting to not feel as comfortable about these tires. | |
| Toyota Highlander: Hard to choose a good replacement tire (Consumer Reports) | |
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Replying to: bacarroll (Apr 14, 2009 11:20 am) So I just ordered the Lexus wheels with the Goodyear Forterra tires from International and will update the forum after I get a few miles on them.
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Replying to: mdhutton (Apr 20, 2009 8:39 pm) Nice find! In doing your research, did you find any reason for safety concern in going with the 255/55/19 since there is no reduction in the aspect ratio vs the 245/55/19? In looking at the tire measurements calculator on Discount Tire's site, the size differences are increases in sidewall height (+0.21"), diam (+0.43"), circum (+1.36"). I don't know enough to know if these differences are nominal or could have any measurable effect. The speedometer is only off by about 1mph. Also, did you uncover any potential concern with putting a 255/55/19 on the Toyota OEM 19" rim? Thanks
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Replying to: talen316 (Apr 21, 2009 12:47 pm) I would like to know about talen316 mention. If there is not much different and no potential hazard, I would like to change my tire to that kind of tire too. Now, odometer is 16000 miles and tire ware down to 3/32. I should change my tire very soon. For my family safety, I have to change tire even Toyota and Toyo Tire still ignore customer bad feeling. |
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Replying to: talen316 (Apr 21, 2009 12:47 pm) The only question I still need answered is putting this tire on the OEM 19" wheel, and I suppose I'll have to visit my local Discount Tire and ask what they suggest, which I haven't had time to do yet. For my vehicle, I'm going to have DT sipe the tires for now, I've got OK tread left and this should improve ride and wet road handling until the snow flies again.
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Well, I've been there. After sliding around in 2 inches of snow, hopeing to bounce of something cheap, driving with white knuckles and prayers, I finally admitted my beloved 08 Highlander Sport was a big dangerous turtle on skis. I started a quest to find a decent winter replacements for the original tires that would do better at the summer drags than on the snow and ice covered roads of upstate NY. Checking with tire shops and dalers (who never admitted they had a tire problem) I realized there was nothing available for the 19 inch wheel. After contacting Toyota numerous time, checking brake, strut, and other dimensions, I finally got one T engineer to admitt I could use a 17 inch rim as on the 08 base Highlander model. I flipped over to Tire Rack and ordered; 4 P245/65R-17 Bridgestone Blizzak DM-Z3's at $117 each 4 17 X 7.5 5-114 et35 elbrus i05 rims  $105.00 each 4 315 MHz Tire presure Sensors 92.00 each Tire rack threw in the retainers, lugnuts and needed extras... Was a big chunk of money from my fun fund at $ 1400.00 but, it cured the thrill in my bladder during the drive thru snow to work. Now I feel safe, the Highlander is planted as if it was on rails and it stops on snowy hills. Toyota should send a memo to all 08 highlander owners living in snow areas explaining ways to correct this bad tire experiment. Good luck to all........I do love my Toyota, I just hope there aren't any future surprises.... |
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