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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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Replying to: mdhutton (Apr 21, 2009 5:02 pm) Pls keep us posted on what DT tells you re the existing 19" rims fitting the wider tire. Good idea with siping the tires as well. I only have ~ 6k miles on the vehicle, but will consider doing that as well as the tires wear. |
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Replying to: bob259 (Mar 18, 2009 1:26 pm) Yeah, I was prob reading the same thread re the Toyo H/T P-Met 245/55/19. http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/showthread.php?t=279392&page=3 Someone who lives in NY State was saying how much better they've performed under wet/winter conditions. I really love the look of the 19" rims on our 08 HL Sport and really don't want to change size. I'll be watching closely for more feedback on the net re the Toyo H/T and keeping fingers crossed that it may turn out to be a decent, safe all weather option for this size.
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Replying to: talen316 (Apr 22, 2009 7:39 am)
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After doing a good bit of research, I'm nearly ready to purchase size 255/55/R19 replacement tires for my 2008 Limited Highlander. As others, I'm very disappointed with the Toyo A20's and I have found nothing else in the 245/55/R19 size that I would even think about purchasing. There are many more choices in the 255/55/R19 size and this size appears to be as close to the OEM as you can get in tires that are available. I was concerned about the clearance between the rear strut and a larger tire. My current width clearance with the OEM tires is approx. 5/8" between sidewall and the rear strut. With 255/55/R19's I estimate that the clearance will be approx. 1/2". I don't believe that this will present a problem. The height clearance doesn't appear to be a problem. I also spoke with the Service Manager at my Toyota Dealer and asked if changing the size would violate my warranty. He said it wouldn't unless the different tire size caused a problem (i.e. ABS system). However with the tire hieght only being .21" taller, I believe that this will not cause any issues. Also as the tire wears, it should get closer to the OEM size. The tire that I'm considering is the Bridgestone Dueler HL Alenza. This is a much better tire (see reviews at tirerack.com) than the Dueler HL 400 that is offered as an option to the Toyo's in the OEM size. I found 4 Alenza'a for $1029 mounted, plus a $100 VISA gift card from a Bridgestone dealer. They will also allow me a 30 day test drive with full refund if I'm not satisfied. I've also found Hankook Ventus AS RH07 and Michelin Latitude Tour HP tires in this size, that appear to get decent ratings for all driving conditions. Has anyone else tried a 255/55/R19 tire and which tire did you buy?
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Replying to: bob259 (Apr 22, 2009 8:52 am)
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Replying to: berri (Apr 23, 2009 10:45 am) Tire Rack spin balances them and then ships them wherever you want - in my case to my trusty local repair shop. He charged me $30 to put them on and then I drove to the Toyota dealer, since they are the only ones who can enter the tires' sending codes into the console's tire pressure screen. And so now I'm driving with very, very nice tires that were manufactured by Michelin expressly for SUV's. And it shows: they're quiet and they grip the wet road so much better than the Toyo's. BTW, I have to express my sympathy that you have such weaselly Toyota dealers. Luckily, my Toyota folks were sympathetic (though, admittedly, not especially helpful). This was an expensive switch, but I realized that since I'm no longer stuck with Yoko's as my only high-quality choice, this will pay for itself after the next tire change. I hope this helps y'all. |
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