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My wife just took delivery of a new LE and is experiencing a feeling like driving over a rough road when she drives between 38 and 42 m.p.h. The dealer claims it's like a manual transmission left in the wrong gear until the rpm's catch up with the speed being driven. Has anyone else experienced this condition and if so what has the solution been? Thanks.
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Replying to: bjosephs (Mar 12, 2009 3:20 am) As a test, downshift the gear selector into 4, as opposed to 5, and I suspect you'll find the noise/vibration goes away. You can also get around the problem by driving more aggressively with more throttle, winding out the gears further. Read the Camry forums, it's been widely discussed.
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Replying to: kiawah (Mar 12, 2009 5:50 am) |
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Replying to: kiawah (Mar 12, 2009 5:50 am)
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Replying to: bjosephs (Mar 12, 2009 3:20 am) |
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I bought my 09 LE V6 dirt cheap almost a year ago and love it except for the cheap looking plastic wheel covers which I knew I would replace when the OEM Bridgetone Turanza EL400-02 215/60R16 UTOG rated 260AA 94V wore out at around 20K miles. After 8000 miles, I could no longer take looking at the el cheapo hubcaps so I ordered up a set of 17" Motegi US7 17x7 Brushed Aluminum Hyper Black wheels which are on backorder and will arrive in three or four weeks. I will replace tires with 215/55R17 - the standard size for the Camry SE. I have tentatively boiled my choices to the Bridgestone Serenity UTOG 440 A AA 94 V which meets OEM specs and carries a 50,000 mile warranty OR the Michelin Primacy MXV4 UTOG 620 A AA 94H which does not meet the OEM V rated spec but carries a 60,000 mile warranty. Both tires cost about $700 for a set of four, installed with TPMS, computer balance, & tax. [The OEM Michelin MXV4 Energy UTOG 440 A AA 94V is out because they cost $1000 for a set of four and get poor reviews on Internet postings]. TireRack.com tested both tires on a BMW and rated the Primacy slightly higher than the Serenity. Any advice or opinions would be appreciated before I just “flip a coin” to make my choice. Also, I find it interesting that there appear to be no class action lawsuits about the pathetic tire wear on Camry or Lexus ES350 original equipment tires. My dealer’s service manager told me that the OEM Turanzas typically wear out in 20 to 25K miles – or the fronts wear out in 15K miles if not rotated. My wife’s 2002 ES300 ran through her original equipment tires in 18K miles even after being rotated by the dealer at each 5000 mile checkup. She replaced them with Goodyear Assurance T rated 80,000 mile warranty and they are about 60% worn after 40K miles. |
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Replying to: paul3637 (Mar 14, 2009 1:39 am)
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Replying to: dmathews3 (Mar 14, 2009 5:35 am) I knew the tires would only last 20,000 miles or so when I bought the car. My last paragraph was merely a gratuitous comment. I am replacing the tires and wheels early on a whim because I want a set of 17 inch good looking wheels. The 16 inch tires that came standard on my car still have 2/3 the tread left and I plan to sell them on ebay or craigslist. I was not suggesting anyone pay a lawyer $1000 to recover a perceived $300 financial "loss." If Toyota put 40,000 mile Michelins on all Camrys, they'd have to raise the sticker price accordingly. No more comments from the peanut gallery please on my post #771 unless they are about actual experience/advice regarding the selection of new tires.
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Replying to: paul3637 (Mar 14, 2009 8:04 am) |
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I drive mostly highway from PA to NYC. Most important to me is quiet on the road. Second, I don't need smokin' acceleration, and I want good mileage. Does the 6 really get as good mileage as the 4 on the interstate? Is the 6 quieter and smoother than the 4? |
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