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#306 of 453 Re: 19" Toyota replacments [mdhutton] by chuck_s99 Aug 04, 2009 (5:34 pm)
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.
#307 of 453 Re: New TOYO P-Metric Tire [dieselclyde] by hlander Aug 05, 2009 (7:45 am)
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.
#308 of 453 Highlander Tire Update by houston_man Aug 18, 2009 (10:00 am)
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.....
#309 of 453 Re: Bridgestone Dueler Alenza 255/55/R19 [awl1] by pseudolefty Aug 19, 2009 (12:11 pm)
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.
#310 of 453 Replaced Wheels and Tires on '08 Highlander Sport by pseudolefty Aug 23, 2009 (10:09 am)
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... Replies to this message: houmom (Aug 25, 2009 1:08 pm) bob259 (Aug 25, 2009 1:15 pm) damifinomike (Sep 18, 2009 7:57 am)
#311 of 453 Toyo gave me half off my new Open Country tires by houmom Aug 25, 2009 (1:08 pm)
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. Replies to this message: bob259 (Aug 25, 2009 1:15 pm)
#312 of 453 Re: Toyo gave me half off my new Open Country tires [houmom] by bob259 Aug 25, 2009 (1:15 pm)
Replying to: houmom (Aug 25, 2009 1:08 pm) Did they give you the HT's as a replacement for the A20's?
#313 of 453 2008 HIGHLANDER LIMITED - TIRE ISSUES - CONCERNS by damifinomike Sep 10, 2009 (1:19 pm)
Has anyone discovered this unfortunate issue with 2008 - Highlander Limited?   TIRES and replacement of them with 19 inch wheels ! Mine came stock with Toyo tires and now at 33K miles it has become time to search for replacements. Guess what...! NOBODY except ONE company has 19 inch tires from which to choose and these are quite inferior tires from what I have been told.   Dealership can get TOYO tires (original OEM) from warehouse in Colorado, but at premium price of $1,200 installed for 4 tires. I had hoped good companies like Goodyear or Michelin would have quality tires with good treadwear by now for a 2008 vehicle. I believe the other company is Bridgestone or someone else and research on this tire from readers indicated stay away from them due to poor wet road handling and NOT good on ice or snow. Living in Michigan, I NEED both and getting ready for WINTER 2009. I cannot believe this mess and only ONE, maybe 2 tire companies out there having a mediocre tire to install on vehicle. Will appreciate any feedback from fellow Highlander - 2008 - LIMITED owners of this vehicle.   Have YOU replaced your OEM tires yet?   Thanks, Mike Replies to this message: mdhutton (Sep 10, 2009 3:04 pm)
#314 of 453 Re: change tire and rim size [hlander] by damifinomike Sep 10, 2009 (1:26 pm)
Replying to: hlander (Jul 13, 2009 4:02 pm) Hello: Yes, same issues on my end. I have 2008 Highlander Limited and now I cannot find decent tires to fit 19 inch rims. Only two mediocre tires will fit that I found.   TOYO tires came on vehicle but after 30K miles they are about shot and looking for new tires for Fall-Winter snow-ice-wet road conditions that will give a decent ride. NO luck in Michigan and dealer told me same thing about changing rims.   Any news or updates on tires and experiences appreciated at: skypilot1953yahoo.com.
#315 of 453 Re: New Toyo Open Country HT's [hotrod28] by damifinomike Sep 10, 2009 (1:32 pm)
Replying to: hotrod28 (Jul 04, 2009 6:28 am) Thanks for note on the tires. I did not find these on Michelin website and sent note to them. Now that it is mid-September, are you still happy with tires you purchased? Wider tires but not an issue with gas mileage? Ride pretty good? Need them for wet roads - snow real soon - and icy conditions. Where did you purchase? No issues with mounting on standard rims that came with 08 Limited? Thanks and will stand by at: skypilot1953yahoo.com

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