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#415 of 448 Re: Price breakdown [gary222] by steve1979 Nov 04, 2009 (3:47 pm)
Replying to: gary222 (Nov 04, 2009 5:46 am) Thanks Gary, those numbers will help. Good luck with your new HT's. Steve
#416 of 448 Re: Toyo Tires [c183] by gary222 Nov 04, 2009 (3:51 pm)
Replying to: c183 (Nov 04, 2009 1:09 pm) Wow that's funny, I did the same thing and all Toyo would offer me was 25%, and my tires only had 12,500 on them. I once read a post about a guy getting 50% off, that's why I contacted them myself. My one mistake was when I brought the vehicle for inspection at the retailer, I mentioned that I just purchased it used, and when he contacted toyo about the condition of the tires he told them that the car was used. I contacted them again and was informed because I wasn't the original owner, 25% was all they would offer. I then asked them if I hadn't mentioned that the car was used would they have granted me more of a discount and they said no. I guess I should have pushed the issue further. Replies to this message: doubles3 (Nov 05, 2009 7:03 am) as48 (Nov 08, 2009 7:32 pm) tventre (Nov 09, 2009 12:38 pm)
#417 of 448 Re: Toyo Tires [gary222] by doubles3 Nov 05, 2009 (7:03 am)
Replying to: gary222 (Nov 04, 2009 3:51 pm) Well, I called Toyo and they told me to take a hike.   I got the H/T delivered for littel over $700, including shipping from treaddepot.com   After busting one tire, treaddepot is sending me a new one. Obviously, I am paying for it.   Also, I noticed that Toyo seems to be way more prone to flat tires. I have 2008 HL and I ended up with 3 flat tires under 3 years (on A20) + one on H/T last week. I have not had a flat tire on the car which H/L replaced. My other car which is 9 years old, I only recall one flat.   Anyone else is seeing it ? Replies to this message: as48 (Nov 08, 2009 7:32 pm) tventre (Nov 09, 2009 12:38 pm)
#418 of 448 Toyo Tires again...... by steve1979 Nov 05, 2009 (10:11 am)
Folks:   Clearly, there is a LOT of variation as to what type of "discount" is being offered by Toyo. We just called them today based on some of the recent posts and were treated very pleasantly on the phone by someone named "Candice". She directed me to a local dealer in small town Minnesota (wasn't aware we even had anyone selling Toyo) and said they'd measure the tread wear against the mileage on the car....and then to have that representative call her back and that reading would determine any discount they offered. The Toyo phone rep made the point that there ISN'T ANY WARRANTY on these tires and thus wanted to make it clear that Toyo doesn't have any obligation---but might well offer some "discount" towards new Toyo's. Call me pessimistic, but do they offer a discount against "suggested retail" so that even if you think you're getting a deal it might be a wash versus just trying to buy the tires via an online discounter and skip the hassle with going thru Toyo entirely? Can anyone who has gotten a discount (and I've now seen posts referencing 25%, 40% and even 50%) tell me whether that discount is against some inflated (no pun intended) retail price so that in the end it's pretty much of a wash?   "Deflated in Minnesota"   P.S. The woman (Candice) did say that "they've had a LOT of these complaints on this tire and she said she didn't know WHY they were installing this particular tire---as it was really only a 20,000-30,000 tire at best. That's the first time I've ever heard of an actual Toyo rep openly questioning Toyota's decision to use this tire on Highlanders. Replies to this message: steveayz (Nov 05, 2009 11:32 am) gary222 (Nov 05, 2009 4:46 pm)
#419 of 448 Re: Toyo Tires again...... [steve1979] by steveayz Nov 05, 2009 (11:32 am)
Replying to: steve1979 (Nov 05, 2009 10:11 am) Toyota is trying to save few $$$ using cheap tires, cheap plastics for interior and so forth, calling this cost reduction. The only problem here that this is their cost reduction at our expense.
#420 of 448 Re: Toyo Tires again...... [steve1979] by gary222 Nov 05, 2009 (4:46 pm)
Replying to: steve1979 (Nov 05, 2009 10:11 am) Steve, the 25% discount offer from Toyo was off retail. I was told by the retailer that the retail price was $289.00 ea. Obviously they were cheaper on line than using their discount. If they offer you a discount, be sure not to mention it to the retailer until you find out what the retail price is. Good luck.
#421 of 448 Tire Pressure sensors/indicator by doubles3 Nov 06, 2009 (2:29 pm)
Does someone have better understanding how the tire pressure sensor and indicator of low tire pressure work ?   So I got flat last week. The indicator comes up for tire pressure, I pull over to the nearest gas station, tire not repairable, so the spare is installed. For 3-4 days I am driving with inflated but defective tire in the spare location. The INDICATOR is NOT on. I am assuming that this is because the tire is inflated but the leak is really slow. Finally 4 days later, the indicator is ON. I am assuming that the damaged tire finally deflated enough so this is why INDICATOR came up as the other 4 tires look OK.   Now, I get back, remove the spare and start looking for a new tire. The indicator is ON, I guess becuase spare is missing. My guess is that the computer counts the number of signals ? Sometimes, after I start the car the indicator is ON . Other times, after starting the car it blinks for a while and then it stays ON. Don't understand why. Replies to this message: as48 (Nov 11, 2009 8:55 pm) tventre (Nov 12, 2009 7:45 am)
#422 of 448 Re: Toyo Tires [doubles3] by as48 Nov 08, 2009 (7:32 pm)
Replying to: doubles3 (Nov 05, 2009 7:03 am) I did not have any issues with the TOYO A20 tires on my 08 Highlander sport. But at 38K, they were due for replacement. I did not want to pay $280 per A20 replacement, therefore, I 4 TOYO H/T tires that are the same size as the original A20 tires from Treadepot.com for ~700 including delivery to my TOYOTA dealer which install them on my car. I drove them on the highway and local roads and they seems to be fine tires; no road noise or unsafe feeling. I assume that they will behave equal or better than the A20 in winter driving. Replies to this message: tventre (Nov 09, 2009 12:38 pm)
#423 of 448 Re: Toyo Tires [as48] by tventre Nov 09, 2009 (12:38 pm)
Replying to: as48 (Nov 08, 2009 7:32 pm) I have a 2008 Highlander Sport with 13,770 miles P245/55R19 A20 tires) . I went to the Toyota dealer and they were very aware of the tire issue. They would offer me 10% discount on Bridgestone. I contacted Toyo customer service at 1-800-442-8696 (Calif location) and they gave me 2 tire shops to bring my car for inspection. The conclusion is that all 4 tires have premature wear. Toyo will reimburse 50% of the cost for new tires. I also went with the Toyo H/T tires vs the Bridgestone since the Toyo H/T tires have a 64K warranty. I think the Bridgestone only had 40K. Toyo is very much aware of the issue with the A20 tires. It was actually a pleasure to deal with Toyo - which was quite a surprise.
#424 of 448 Re: It just got worse [bob259] by gopcs Nov 11, 2009 (6:43 am)
Replying to: bob259 (Nov 01, 2009 5:51 pm) Well, I bit the bullet. I bought new wheels and tires.   I have been looking at the Highlander all summer. The sales people say they are not aware of tire issues on the Highlander. I printed info from Edmunds and Consumer Reports, and included forum posts, and gave it to a salesman. I also sent emails to dealers in the area and to Toyota Corp. regarding their poor selection of wheel size and tires.   So I bought a 2010 Highlander Sport last week knowing that I would be adding to the cost by replacing tires and wheels.   Went to Discount Tire last night and purchased 4 wheels 8x18" and 4 Michelin LTX-MS 245/60R18 tires. I have had this tire on 3 different vehicles including the previous vehicle, a 2001 Highlander Limited. This tire has the same circumference as the 245/55R19 Toyo's. The Michelin's are great tires, and should easily last 60k miles. Ride and handing are fine, there is a bit more road noise, as would be expected.   A guy at Discount Tire said another Highlander owner was in last week doing the same wheel/tire replacement. Replies to this message: steve1979 (Nov 11, 2009 8:35 am) hlander (Nov 11, 2009 1:11 pm) 400e (Nov 11, 2009 4:55 pm) and 1 more...

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