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#265 of 444 Re: 2007 Highlander tires [crtzlow] by grahampeters May 01, 2009 (3:31 am)
Replying to: crtzlow (Apr 30, 2009 5:31 pm) G'day   I was unimpressed with the performance of the original Toyo tyres on my 2005 Kluger (Highlander to you) and they wore out at 44914 km (28,000miles). The Toyos had poor grip under most conditions and very poor lateral stability. They were particularly nasty off bitumen   I do some off bitumen work and wanted a good mud/snow tyre with good on highway characteristics. I fitted Yokohama 225/70R16 102H pattern G051 H/T-S 30 months ago.   I now have about 75,000 km (say 48,000 miles) on the Yokohamas in 30 months and they still have probably 20,000 km wear. I checked tread depth last night and they are wearing consistently. Wet weather gripmis still good although I feel that they are just staring to go off a bit.   It is however critical to get the Kluger alignment checked about every six months (four wheel alignment on laser machine) as they do slip out, particualrly if driven over bumpy surfaces and check inflation regularly. They are less susceptible to inconsisntent tyre pressure than many vehicles but it does affect wear and handling.   Cheers   Graham
#266 of 444 Tyre Pressure and Wheel nut torque by grahampeters May 01, 2009 (3:37 am)
Replying to: crtzlow (Apr 30, 2009 5:31 pm) G'day   Separate to the tyre choice question, I also have been caught with the overinflation game. Recently noiced that handling seemed shaper than usual and found pressures above 40PSI. Also, tyre shops tend to overtorque wheel nots. Last tyre rotation, I found nuts over tensioned dreadfully and had to buy a long breaker bar as I could not easily remove them. A reasonable torque wrench can be picked up for less than USD100 and socket is about USD 10 so you can easily adjust the nuts. If you don't you risk damaging studs and brake discs.   Cheers   Graham
#267 of 444 Re: Toyo HTs in 245/55 R19 at Les Schwab [jim_bo] by gwnorth23 May 01, 2009 (11:06 am)
Replying to: jim_bo (Feb 21, 2009 12:04 am) jim bo,   I have an 08 HiHy limited with the 19's and want to see if you are still pleased with the Michelins. I am concerned where we do drive in snow for 5 mos out of the year and you seemed concerned with the height of the tire.   Any feedback would be appreciated.....Mark
#268 of 444 Re: Another 19" Horror Story [bacarroll] by bacarroll May 04, 2009 (9:15 am)
Replying to: bacarroll (Apr 21, 2009 11:17 am) The saga continues... the Lexus wheels arrived from the eBay vendor - and it turns out they've been drilled out and had steel sleeves inserted to move the center point of each bolt - they did not originally fit the Toyota. This was not stated - or even hinted at - in the eBay ad, nor did they admit to it on the phone when I called to inquire before purchasing. I took them around to Costco, Les Schwab, Discount, and Big-O - and NO ONE will work on these. No one will mount/dismount, or move the sensors for me. The vendor claimed 'if you didn't tell them, no one would know' - yet it was the very first guy I dealt with (at Schwab) pointed them out to me and told me they would not work on those wheels. In addition, the condition of the wheels belied the vendor claim that 'they all came off brand new Lexus vehicles at the dealer': there was a fair amount of brake dust, rust on several of the wheels, and one wheel had the letters "RF" painted inside in what looked like nail polish. The manager of the Discount Tire I showed them to thought they had been 'on a vehicle for 1000 miles or so' - yet the vendor keeps insisting they're 'excellent, like-new condition'. Even after mechanically modifying them by drilling out and repositioning the bolt holes.   Now I'm out $200 for shipping, even if I get the vendor to refund the $899 for the tires and wheels (Visa 'won't dispute shipping charges'), and am back to square one.   I visited the local Discount TIre and found these for about $160 each: http://www.enkei.com/wdm.html and with the Michelin tires I wanted (Latitudes) for about $1350 - plus of course the $200 idiot tax for trying to save $200 overall with the eBay vendor...   So beware of these guys - they're less than up front about their business practices: Wheels and Tires International http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/18-Toyota-Highlander-wheels-Goodyear-Fortera-Tire- s_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a1171Q7c66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a12Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318- Q7c301Q3a0Q7c293Q3a1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem120382506186- QQitemZ120382506186QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories Replies to this message: bob259 (May 04, 2009 9:52 am) tidester (May 04, 2009 12:35 pm)
#269 of 444 Re: Another 19" Horror Story [bacarroll] by bob259 May 04, 2009 (9:52 am)
Replying to: bacarroll (May 04, 2009 9:15 am) Good to know because I was just thniking about getting a set from these guys as they had quoted me a price with winter tires.   Sounds to me like tey should alos be reported not only to eBay, but the BBB in CT.
#270 of 444 Re: Another 19" Horror Story [bacarroll] by tidester HOST May 04, 2009 (12:35 pm)
Replying to: bacarroll (May 04, 2009 9:15 am) The vendor claimed 'if you didn't tell them, no one would know'   That would be a red flag alert.   tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper
#271 of 444 Bridgestone Dueler Alenza 255/55/R19 by awl1 May 04, 2009 (5:38 pm)
Just had the 255/55/R19 Bridgestone Dueler Alenza's installed on my 08 Limited Highlander. Have only put a few hundred miles on them. The vehicle seems to handle better and the tires seem to do well on wet roads. The ride is smooth and quiet. No problem with the strut clearance. Replies to this message: mdhutton (May 04, 2009 6:55 pm) awl1 (May 19, 2009 5:39 am) awl1 (Jul 07, 2009 8:36 pm) pseudolefty (Aug 19, 2009 12:11 pm)
#272 of 444 Re: Bridgestone Dueler Alenza 255/55/R19 [awl1] by mdhutton May 04, 2009 (6:55 pm)
Replying to: awl1 (May 04, 2009 5:38 pm) Did you mount these on the OEM wheels on your 08 HL LTD? Replies to this message: awl1 (May 19, 2009 5:39 am)
#273 of 444 2007 Highlander OE Tires by snoskier May 11, 2009 (11:23 am)
My '07 Highlander Limited AWD came with Goodyear Integrity 225/65R17 tires. They lasted barely 25,000 miles. I replaced them with Goodyear Fortera 225/65R17 tires and the tire dealer recommended running 40 psi. The ride is not bad, not as soft and car-like as the 30 psi Integritys, but still comfortable. So far they have performed well when I made two ski trips since installation.   Now my problem is getting the tire pressure inflation system light on the dash to go off. Will road test it later this afternoon and report back to everyone.   SnoSkier
#274 of 444 Re: Bridgestone Dueler Alenza 255/55/R19 [mdhutton] by awl1 May 19, 2009 (5:39 am)
Replying to: mdhutton (May 04, 2009 6:55 pm) Yes

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