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Toyota Highlander Tires and Wheels

788 messages,  Last post on Apr 28, 2013 at 4:42 AM

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What is this discussion about? Toyota Highlander, Tires, SUV

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#355 of 788 Re: Toyo Open Country H/T tires [damifinomike] by as48

Sep 28, 2009 (7:09 pm)

Replying to: damifinomike (Sep 25, 2009 5:07 am)
I got the response to my question from Toyota. The answer did not address the specifically my question about the differences between the H/T and the A20 tires. However, one can assume that the H/T tires are fine for the Highlander as their size is P245/55R19 103S.
 
The Toyota answer stated:
The recommended tire size for your 2008 Toyota Highlander Sport is P245/55R19 103S.
If the tires differ from the recommended size found on page 539 of your Owner's Manual, it will be a modification to your vehicle and could affect the vehicle’s performance, safety or durability, and may violate government regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification will not be covered under warranty.

#356 of 788 Re: Decisions, decisions [400e] by bob259

Sep 29, 2009 (3:26 am)

Replying to: 400e (Sep 27, 2009 5:17 pm)
If you go to this link and enlarge the picture you will see they are much better and should do well in snow for a M&S tire
http://toyotires.com/tire/pattern/open-country-ht
 
and
 
http://www.treadepot.com/group/ophtp.html
(If you go here and plug in the vehicle you will get the size and offerings... Note the A20 is a 40K tire for $200 each and the HT is a 60K tire for $158 each)
 
If you look around you can get them for about $155.00 each + shipping.
 
For the winter I bought the Blizzak's in the correct size from the Tire Rack and a set of OEM 19's takeoffs on eBay to mount them on. Cost a little more but I've found in the winter nothing works better and gives you a better safety margin than Winter tires Vs M&S tires.

#357 of 788 New Tires by joe05

Sep 30, 2009 (5:31 am)

A co-worker had a flat tire on her 08' Highlander, took it to a 'national tire chain' and their recommendation is to replace all 4 tires. Has anyone heard of such a thing? The tires only have 18,000 miles.

#358 of 788 Re: New Tires [joe05] by bob259

Sep 30, 2009 (5:40 am)

Replying to: joe05 (Sep 30, 2009 5:31 am)
Sounds like someone on commission to me, you have to be careful of these places. Makes no sense at all, unless the tires are all worn out.

#359 of 788 Re: New Tires [joe05] by damifinomike

Sep 30, 2009 (5:43 am)

Replying to: joe05 (Sep 30, 2009 5:31 am)
Greetings:
 
My response would be "why" ? Do not mean to be sexist, but there are tire chain stores and other places that do "not" treat lady customers very well. I have experienced this issue while waiting in a waiting room and talking with other customers who happened to be female. Tires could be getting bad if they have not been maintained (air pressure + rotation, etc.) However, after only 18K, I would say they should have enough tread to last awhile. Have you completed the Lincoln penny test on them? Place penny head-side down on each tire tread and if you can see entire President head on the coin, tread is getting "pretty-low". You can find pictures of this test and how to peform it on Internet.
Next is finding replacement tires. As previous poster, take a read on the tire situation with this vehicle. Make sure you get exact tire size since this vehicle is still under warranty. Toyo and Bridgestone are only mfg. having correct size tires at this time. Mine were "shot" after 30K on vehicle and I do regular checks on pressure and rotations.
If you live in a snow area, you might want to perform the tire tread test and see how much tread is left on the tires and/or go to "reputable" tire store that knows how to treat a lady like respected and valued customer that will give her "straight" answers to her vehicle issues.
Sorry to say, but I have seen this first hand in last several weeks.

#360 of 788 Re: Toyo Open Country H/T tires [damifinomike] by rd1943

Sep 30, 2009 (1:11 pm)

Replying to: damifinomike (Sep 23, 2009 8:20 am)
I have a 2008 Highlander Limited, 24,000 miles on the Toyo a2’s. I drove in a snow storm in Boston last year and it was a scary experience. 18k on the Toyo’s then and they were impersonating toboggans. I have been looking for replacements since then. Same luck as others on this forum both with Toyota customer service and dealers. Toyota’s position that a slight change in tire size might damage the vehicle and void the warrantee is a smoke screen and is ludicrous. What happens when tire tread wears down or you drive with an underinflated tire? The vehicle is not calibrated for smaller tires!!! After getting a quote of $303 per tire for new Toyo’s and reading that the Duelers don’t perform any better in the snow and with the Toyo HT hard to get, I went to a local tire outlet. He steered me to the Nokian WR G2 Suv. The 255/55 r19 tire has a sidewall that is .2 inches taller than the 245/55. This changes the ride height of the Highlander by about .2 of an inch. It means that the speed registered on the speedometer will be about 1 mph slow at 70 mph. The vehicle will say you are doing 70 when in fact you are doing 71. Gas mileage figures on the console display will say you are getting 1% less than you are really getting because the slightly bigger tire takes you and inch or two farther each time it turns around. Thant's the total impact on the calibration of the speedometer, transmission etc. Slightly lower rpm at any speed, but that’s good for mileage. The Specs on the tires: 500 treadwear, A traction, A temperature. V speed (150mph) Severe winter / snow (Mountain/snowflake) rated. Low rolling resistance for better gas mileage. With these specs the tires should be good in heat and snow, handle well and go for 50k miles or more. I was sold. Tires were less than $220 each. The tires fit well and look good. Rear strut clearance which is the only thing close is still more than ½ inch from the tire and that clearance does not change with load or suspension movement. I have had many cars and have put over sized tires on some of them. Never had a problem related to tires. I’m sure the Highlander will be the same. I can live with a veiled Toyota warrantee threat but I won’t drive another winter on tires that endanger me or my family. I’m looking forward to having a 4wd vehicle that will handle well in the snow again.

#361 of 788 Re: New Tires [damifinomike] by joe05

Oct 01, 2009 (5:16 pm)

Replying to: damifinomike (Sep 30, 2009 5:43 am)
Unfortuanate as it is, a Toyota dealership offered her the same advice. Requiring her to purchase 4 new tires because 1 went flat.

#362 of 788 Re: Toyo Open Country H/T tires [rd1943] by marcar

Oct 05, 2009 (4:21 am)

Replying to: rd1943 (Sep 30, 2009 1:11 pm)
Wondering how long you've been driving on the Nokian WR G2 Suv's as we're considering purchasing them for our '09 HL Ltd. but are a tad concerned about the upsize to 255 from 245? Love the Haakapiilita's.....that's our fave winter tire, but didn't think we'd find them to fit the HL. Thanks and safe driving.

#363 of 788 Re: Toyo Open Country H/T tires [marcar] by damifinomike

Oct 05, 2009 (5:36 am)

Replying to: marcar (Oct 05, 2009 4:21 am)
Greetings:
Never heard of the tire brand you noted in message. As noted in prior posts, be *VERY* careful and fully understand the issues with going to *Bigger* tire as you note in your post. You indicate driving an '09 Highlander. I suspect your vehicle is still under warranty? IF yes, you may have issues with any warranty work on vehicle suspension and other underbody components by going to different tires. I am going with Toyo tires for "one-more-time" on vehicle with hopes that Michelin or other companies will "soon" have more 19-inch tires from which to choose.

#364 of 788 Re: Toyo Open Country H/T tires [as48] by as48

Oct 05, 2009 (7:08 pm)

Replying to: as48 (Sep 28, 2009 7:09 pm)
After reqesting from Toyota a specific answer, I was receive an email that stated that the Country H/T 245/55R19 103S tires are suitable for the 2008 Highlander sport.

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