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Re: New TOYO P-Metric Tire [hlander]
by dieselclyde
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Aug 03, 2009 (12:22 pm)
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Replying to: hlander (Aug 02, 2009 4:59 pm)
I rotated every 5K miles and watched the inflation every week. Also I don't drive my HL like a sports car nor peel off at stoplights. I learned some of my tire knowledge while in the Army. Also checked the tread depth carefully. I still have not changed my opinion about the OEM tires. The HL is not a performance vehicle and should be tired appropriately with all season type tires. Frankly I can't tell any difference in the handling and the braking is better IMO with the new tires. I switched out when the tires reached 3/32s depth. Feel much safer now.
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- #304 of 450
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19" Toyota replacments
by chuck_s99
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Aug 03, 2009 (4:12 pm)
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FWIW -- I already changed out my wheels and tires(see post 288 above), but I heard from a mutual friend that my dental hygenist who has a 08 Limited LH, got Toyota to replace her 19" tires with new 19" tires. I don't know any details, but that's what I heard and I believe the source.
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- #305 of 450
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Re: 19" Toyota replacments [chuck_s99]
by mdhutton
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Aug 03, 2009 (7:39 pm)
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Replying to: chuck_s99 (Aug 03, 2009 4:12 pm)
I'd come down with a sudden toothache and see if your hygenist can give any more details !
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- #306 of 450
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Re: 19" Toyota replacments [mdhutton]
by chuck_s99
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Aug 04, 2009 (5:34 pm)
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Replying to: mdhutton (Aug 03, 2009 7:39 pm)
lol.
Since I've already bit the bullit, I'll just wait til I go in this fall. I will post details though, when I get 'em.
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- #307 of 450
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Re: New TOYO P-Metric Tire [dieselclyde]
by hlander
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Aug 05, 2009 (7:45 am)
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Replying to: dieselclyde (Aug 03, 2009 12:22 pm)
Yes, I rotated mine every 5000 miles too. And I drive normal too. I never do rush drive and hard braking too. My town has a lot of up and down hill roads and I check my tire pressure only once a month.
Finally, Toyota taking care of somebody if that news is true.
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- #308 of 450
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Highlander Tire Update
by houston_man
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Aug 18, 2009 (10:00 am)
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Just clocked 10,000 miles on Hankook P235/55R 19". Replaced the OEM Toyo tires that came with it. Overall, I have been very happy with these tires, despite the smaller width. Performance in heavy rain has been solid, wear on all 4 tires has been even across the tire, having rotated them twice. Weight has not been a problem when the vehicle is loaded down. Hankook warranty has been comparable to other major brands, and they are the 7th largest tire manufacturer in the world.
So far....so good.....
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- #309 of 450
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Re: Bridgestone Dueler Alenza 255/55/R19 [awl1]
by pseudolefty
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Aug 19, 2009 (12:11 pm)
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Replying to: awl1 (Jul 07, 2009 8:36 pm)
Hi awl1: I'm researching replacing the 245/55/R19's on my '08 Highlander Sport with 255/55/R19's and saw that you did this with your wife's '08 Highlander Limited. The two tires I'm considering are the Alenza's and the Michelin Latitude Tour HP's. I see that you switched over to the Michelin's after initially tyring the Alenza's. Is your wife still happy with the Micheln's? Are you still happy with the decision? My alternative is to switch to 18" wheels and go with 245/60/R18's. Thanks.
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- #310 of 450
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Replaced Wheels and Tires on '08 Highlander Sport
by pseudolefty
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Aug 23, 2009 (10:09 am)
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I decided to go the route of other '08 Highlander owners yesterday (cap208, tywebb3, etc) and bought new 18" wheels and 245/60 R18 tires. Went with the Liquid Venom 18" wheels (18x7.55-100/11440SMF)  $135 ea. and Continental CrossContact LX tires $123 ea w. 65,000 mi. warranty. Out-the-door cost was $1260. Will get this installed later this week. Hope this resolves the issue. Also posted to Toyota consumer site and Consumer Reports.
I briefly considered going to 255/55/R19 per a previous poster (awl1), but I saw more people with success going to the R18's. Also asked the Discount tire tech and he mentioned that going to 255/55 R19's would probably wear fast too (just like the OEM 245/55/ R19's) due to the wheel size and dynamics of the vehicle. He thought that I'd get more lifetime on my tires going to the 18" rims. We'll see...
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- #311 of 450
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Toyo gave me half off my new Open Country tires
by houmom
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Aug 25, 2009 (1:08 pm)
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Replying to: pseudolefty (Aug 23, 2009 10:09 am)
I bought a used 08 Highlander Limited 4 months ago. Recently I went to get a screw taken out of a tire and was shocked that they said I needed all new tires (had OEM Toyo A20s). I have 21K miles on them. After much reading on various forums, I decided to call Toyo directly. The first rep I spoke to explained that Toyo and Bridgestone were to share the contract with Toyota. Toyota made the "recipe" - they built them according to Toyota's requirements. Crappy requirements I might add. I was told to go to a local distributor (ended up at my Discount Tire who ordered them for me) and have them inspect the tires during the day while Toyo was open (I dealt with the West Coast office). They were to then contact Toyo while I was there. The manager spoke to Toyo, explained that I was riding on unsafe, bald tires and said he was told by me that Toyo would give me a credit towards new tires. To my (and the manager's) shock, they offered 50% off the new Toyo's. I had preferred to go with the Bridgestone tires because they are performance tires but I could not justify paying $1000 with no tread warranty. The Toyos come with a 65K mile tread warranty and they feel just fine so far. It drives a bit differently so that takes some getting used to. Just wanted to share my recently experience.
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- #312 of 450
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Re: Toyo gave me half off my new Open Country tires [houmom]
by bob259
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Aug 25, 2009 (1:15 pm)
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Replying to: houmom (Aug 25, 2009 1:08 pm)
Did they give you the HT's as a replacement for the A20's?
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