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Replying to: nimrod99 (Aug 16, 2007 9:57 am)  Of course the old Toyos looked good enough for about 10k more miles...but don't be fooled.
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After reviewing the diaster Toyota has accomplished with the tires and size(19") on the '08's, I decided to get a new set of rims and tires for my new Highlander. Several things need to be noted for those thinking of this "solution" 1. 17" Toyota rims are $1700 a set, and Toyota dealers do not stock replacement tires. So if you have a destroyed tire you will wait wherever you happen to be until they get one shipped in! 2. Aftermarket rims are $175-$200 each 3. 19" tires are only made by Bridgestone both types OEM quality(one soft rubber for snow)and really hyproplane and don't last(20K miles). 4. I think Toyo(or some Japan mfgr.) makes a good 19" tire that fit's but they are $300 each! 5. when you put on new rims(17" rims will not fit must use 18" to get tire selection) and tires, Toyota will not reset the "computer" to make the antiskid system work correctly. "It can't be done" is what I was told. Thus all the mpg and other calculations will be off. As well as the VSV system will not work. 6. Since you change out of OEM rims and tires Toyota will not honor the free front end alignment, anytime within one year. Which they use as a selling pitch. I am still happy I changed the tires and rims out and have Goodyear Forturas on it now. At least I don't slide through the puddles anymore. But watch out if you want anything from Toyota.
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Replying to: jjjsmith (Dec 20, 2007 1:19 pm) Who told you that the computer had to be reset to make antiskid and VSV work? When I have time and get a few more miles on my HL, I'll be doing this change so I'm curious. BTW - there are or were some steel 17" rims on ebay -- new Toyota steel rims for $55 ea w/$15 shippng. Plenty of alloy 17" rim choices at less than $175 ea as well. |
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I have a 2005 Toyota Highlander and had a tire blow out recently. However I was unable to figure out how to release the spare tire. It is some kind of spring loaded mechanism. Can anyone help explain the procedure?
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I purchased a 2004 HL AWD from the local Saturn used car dealer two weeks ago. The car had brand new BF Goodrich Radial Long Trail T/A tires so I thought nothing of it. When I had the car home I gave it a close up inspection. I discovered the OEM size is 225/70-16. The tires on the vehicle are 225/75-16 which means they're 1/2" taller. I revisited the dealer this past Friday and the sales manager sent me to the service manager who stated that due to liability issues "they" would not put a non OEM size tire on a vehicle. I was given an option by the service manager to purchase a new set of tires at dealer cost. He spoke to his tire vendor and gave me a choice of four tires. I went home and weighed my options. On Monday I returned to see the sales manager and inform him as to what had transpired with the service manager. When I told him I did not want to pay for the replacement tires he stated that the tires had good tread depth and would not be replaced at their cost. I have an appointment on Thursday to get the tires replaced at my expense but would like any feedback on how I could approach this situation.
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Replying to: tgorman (Dec 31, 2007 11:15 am) I don't know much about what the tolerance is for putting different size tires on, but I am not 100% sure that the tires you have will be a problem. I have an AWD with 17 inchwheels and 225/65-17 tires. I thought I read somewhere on these forums that a 225/70-17 would work okay too, but I may be wrong. Maybe Toyota could let you know if that 1/2 inch is going to be a problem. It is a shame to spend the money if you don't have too.
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Replying to: highlander48 (Dec 31, 2007 3:29 pm) Although I don't think much of the BF Goodrich Long Trail tires based on comparisons at Consumers Union and Tire rack I'm going to keep them on and see how they perform. I highly suggest Tire rack for anyone who wants to get educated on tire info.The 75 is not only taller but also has .2" narrower section (tread) width. This could result in less rolling resistance to assist mpg on the highway. I do wonder if the taller tire will corner more poorly though? I can hear the tire noise if I corner more aggressively than normal and see the outside edge of the front tires being scuffed. Thanks for the reply.
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Replying to: tgorman (Jan 01, 2008 5:27 am)
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Replying to: bdyment (Jan 01, 2008 5:59 am)
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Replying to: jdunseth (Dec 29, 2007 9:42 am) A bit confusing isn't it. Open the rear hatch and lift the lid over the tool tray. Toward the right hand side of the tray is a circular cover about two inches in diameter Lift this cover up and you will find a five sided bolt head. In the tool tray is a five sided socket with a loop fitting on its top. There will also be a very thin offset tool which is supposed to slot into this socket. The five sided bolt head is mounted to a long scew that lowers a tray, holding the spare wheel. Great mysteries of life number 43- Why a five sided security bolt given that the lowering mechanism is inside a locked luggage compartment? Cheers Graham |
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