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#292 of 445 Re: New Toyo Open Country HT's [hotrod28] by mdhutton Jul 05, 2009 (7:54 pm)
Replying to: hotrod28 (Jul 04, 2009 6:28 am) Did you have these installed on OEM 19" wheels ? Replies to this message: hotrod28 (Jul 06, 2009 9:20 am)
#293 of 445 Re: New Toyo Open Country HT's [kharris] by hotrod28 Jul 06, 2009 (9:20 am)
Replying to: kharris (Jul 05, 2009 7:10 am) No, I am only saying that the Toyota Factory specs have the wheels set so thay cause tire wear on the inside edge regardless of the brand or size tire your put on
#294 of 445 Re: New Toyo Open Country HT's [mdhutton] by hotrod28 Jul 06, 2009 (9:20 am)
Replying to: mdhutton (Jul 05, 2009 7:54 pm) yes the factory 19" wheels
#295 of 445 Re: Bridgestone Dueler Alenza 255/55/R19 [awl1] by awl1 Jul 07, 2009 (8:36 pm)
Replying to: awl1 (May 04, 2009 5:38 pm) After approximately driving 1000 miles on the 255/55/R19 Bridgestone Dueler Alenza.'s on my 08 Highlander Limited; my wife was complaining about road noise and the ride feeling more like a truck tire instead of a smooth ride. I noticed it to at higher speeds at around 65mph or better. The tires were excellent on wet roads and I believe they would have also been great in snow and ice. However, I had a 30 day drive warranty from the dealer where I bought them and decided to swap them for the Michelin Latitudes in the same size. These really provide a good smooth low noise ride and are also good in the rain. I don't believe they will do as well as the Alenza's would have done in the snow and ice. They also will not provide the tread wear that I would have gotten out of the Bridgestone Alenza's, but it is my wifes vehicle and wanted her to be happy. I believe that the Alenza's had harder rubber compound and therefore caused them not to ride as smooth as the softer Latitudes that we now have. Replies to this message: pseudolefty (Aug 19, 2009 12:11 pm)
#296 of 445 change tire and rim size by hlander Jul 13, 2009 (4:02 pm)
Dear all who changed your car tire and size from 245/55 R19, I'm trying to change my car tire and rim size back to original stand tire size 245/65 R17 and called 3 Toyota Dealer for asking the price for the new set of tire and rim for 245/65 R17.   They all told me that if it came with 245/55 R19 then they would not recommend me to change even it is a standard size for base model. And ABS and Speedometer may not work properly. At last they mention that my car warranty may void.   So I have to stick with Bridgestone Dueler for $179 a piece. That is the internet price from Firestone. Where can I get better price?   Any of you who change the tire and rim size had talk with your dealer or Toyota Agent about this matter?   Please update the information thanks. Replies to this message: hotrod28 (Jul 13, 2009 5:39 pm) damifinomike (Sep 10, 2009 1:26 pm)
#297 of 445 Re: change tire and rim size [hlander] by hotrod28 Jul 13, 2009 (5:39 pm)
Replying to: hlander (Jul 13, 2009 4:02 pm) Change to the Michelin Tour Latitude 255/60 R19. They are great. They are about 2-3 miles/hr slow at 70 but that is ok. They ride great and Michelin has them on sale. Go to a costco or Sams for the best deal . Other dealers can get them for less than 150 per tire and you can get a $60 rebate from Michelin if you call in on their website number. I did this and they ride great. The dealers are trying to push you to their tires which are an expensive solution. The Michelin also has a deeper tread than the Bridgestone and other Japanese tires. Good Luck.
#298 of 445 I did my homework before buying OEM 17's by nowlen Jul 13, 2009 (6:35 pm)
Before buying my 17" wheels for my 19" Sport I went to the service/parts department and checked the difference of components between base and sport/limited. We could not find any part number differences in the braking, suspension, steering and drive train components in the gas engine models except for the struts on the Sport, which I have (it is a stiffer ride than the others). My dealer told me they should not present any problems and I found a set of virtually new OEM base model 17" takeoffs on ebay for just over $600. I got them so that I could put a decent winter tires (not much available in the 19" size) for the snow covered Blitzburgh hills. And as a bonus, the sidewall is almost an inch higher, giving the wheels a little more protection and cushioning during our infamous spring pothole season. I'll run my 19's in the summer and 17's in the winter.   The difference in resulting tire dimensions WHEN NEW is minimal: the 17's diameter is .07" less, the circumference is .22" less, and the speedometer will read .16 MPH less ... once you wear your 19" tires down by just 1/28" you hit the breaking point, and you'll be smaller than those new 17" tires! (1/28" = .0357" * 2 since we're dealing with circumference = .0704"). Why doesn't that change affect your ABS and speedometer? You don't buy new tires every time you wear new tires down by 1/28", do you? And... considering you have about 8 to 9 32nd's of wear from new to worn, you'll be FAR below the the dimensions of a new 17. It's just a matter of mathematics.   I suggest you go to the dealers and ask them to show you what is different. You can also go to discount tire at http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/infoTireMath.dos and do the calculations and print that page out and take it with you. What they're telling you about switching to 17" wheels/tires just doesn't make any sense at all IMHO! It's a shame that they won't try to assist you - probably some recent hires from Plymouth or Oldsmobile dealerships.   I could understand Toyota's concern for those who are changing to 255-60/19's to broaden their tire choices - that changes dimensions significantly (diameter by 1.44" and circumference by 4.52") ! Personally, I would not do that move.
#299 of 445 Re: Toyota Service Bulletin - 18 Wheels [HoundDoggie] by adalfol Jul 21, 2009 (4:44 pm)
Replying to: HoundDoggie (Feb 28, 2009 7:47 am) Hi! Can you get the TSB number or the part nember for the 18" port take off wheels? Or maybe provide me with the dealership name or the name of the service manager so I may contact them for the information? Thanks!!!
#300 of 445 Hybrid by hlander Jul 21, 2009 (5:58 pm)
After contact 3 Toyota Dealers and 2 local Garages, I stop my consideration to change 19 to 17.   Toyota Dealer told me that they will not do that kind of change and warranty may void but they didn't explain me why.   Sear Tire center manager came out and check wheel and brake clipper clearance and he told me that I can go down to 18 the most because of the clearance. And he mention me about how hybrid system engine, motor and recharging system set up. So I have to order Bridge Stone Dueler HL for my HH. I will stick with that for a while. There may be more choice after 1 year later.
#301 of 445 New TOYO P-Metric Tire by dieselclyde Aug 02, 2009 (12:13 pm)
Recently replaced the OEM tires after 34,700 miles with the TOYO P Metric 245/55 19R tires. Have just completed a 2000 mile trip in a variety of driving conditions and am well pleased with these tires. Much quieter than the OEM ones and provide a comfortable ride at 34 #s inflation. The 60,000 mile warranty is some comfort also. Purchased through a local dealer who beat Discount Tire by $140.00. Got the road hazzard deal also. If you need tires give these a serious look before changing sizes. Replies to this message: hlander (Aug 02, 2009 4:59 pm) dieselclyde (Aug 03, 2009 12:22 pm) hlander (Aug 05, 2009 7:45 am)

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