2009 Honda Pilot vs. 2008 Mazda CX-9 vs. 2008 Toyota Highlander

478 messages, Last post on Nov 27, 2009 at 7:13 AM

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2009 Honda Pilot vs. 2008 Mazda CX-9 vs. 2008 Toyota Highlander - Although we've been hearing about a mad dash to get out of sport-utility vehicles and into fuel-efficient compacts, the reality is that seven- and eight-passenger crossover SUVs like the 2008 Mazda CX-9, 2008 Toyota Highlander and 2009 Honda Pilot aren't going away anytime soon. (more)

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#444 of 478 Re: About Highlander's tires [ceric] by steveayz Nov 10, 2009 (12:41 pm)
Replying to: ceric (Nov 09, 2009 11:47 am) Base Highlanders use 245/65R17 that pretty common.
#445 of 478 Re: About Highlander's tires [ceric] by pjcrouse Nov 11, 2009 (9:25 am)
Replying to: ceric (Nov 09, 2009 11:47 am) I disagree with you. A lot of Highlander owners are successfully changing to 255-55-19 tire sizes for the 19" rims. I successfully changed to a 17" rim from Discount tire and have many tires to choose from, too. We are not stuck with 245-55-19. Replies to this message: ceric (Nov 11, 2009 11:33 pm) steveayz (Nov 12, 2009 4:30 am) ceric (Nov 12, 2009 2:27 pm) and 7 more...
#446 of 478 Re: About Highlander's tires [pjcrouse] by ceric Nov 11, 2009 (11:33 pm)
Replying to: pjcrouse (Nov 11, 2009 9:25 am) to stevayz: >> Base Highlanders use 245/65R17 that pretty common. I thought I mentioned "Highlander V6", didn't I? to pjcrouse: Yes, one can always up size or down size your tires. I do that many times in the past. However, how many people dare to do that? Most owners are naive about automobiles. If you read the manual completely, I am sure you will find a statement like "Toyota recommend the same tire size ....." (to that effect). Besides, places like Costco "refuses" to replace tires of a different size for you. Also, your odometer will be off slightly, which may be small in your case. Anyway, just a piece of useful information whether you like it or not. The fact remains true. Toyota uses a strange size tire as OE tires. I wonder why? Replies to this message: steveayz (Nov 12, 2009 4:30 am) ceric (Nov 12, 2009 2:27 pm) mdhutton (Nov 12, 2009 5:58 pm) and 6 more...
#447 of 478 Re: About Highlander's tires [ceric] by steveayz Nov 12, 2009 (4:30 am)
Replying to: ceric (Nov 11, 2009 11:33 pm) to ceric: It might be a revelation for you but Base Highlanders come in many flavors: V6 FWD V6 AWD I4 FWD I4 AWD as a matter of fact all 2008 and 2009 Highlanders trims were available only with V6. I4 was introduced only for 2010 model year. I personally own 2008 HL Base V6 AWD that I purchased in summer of 2007 and couldn't be happier with it. Since it uses 245/65R17 tire size I don't see any issue with tires when time comes to replace them. Replies to this message: ceric (Nov 12, 2009 2:27 pm) mdhutton (Nov 12, 2009 5:58 pm) ceric (Nov 13, 2009 9:23 am) and 5 more...
#448 of 478 Re: About Highlander's tires [steveayz] by ceric Nov 12, 2009 (2:27 pm)
Replying to: steveayz (Nov 12, 2009 4:30 am) Sorry. I stand corrected. Not a Highlander expert here. You're right. In that case, I was referring to all Highlander with 19" wheels. (Highlander Sports/Limited/Hybrid) From my previous post, I guess it was very clear that I was talking about the 19" tires, base V6 or not. Any Highlander with 19" wheels comes with tires of strange size that only Mchelin carries. Replies to this message: mdhutton (Nov 12, 2009 5:58 pm) ceric (Nov 13, 2009 9:23 am) jayrider (Nov 16, 2009 6:51 am) and 4 more...
#450 of 478 Re: About Highlander's tires [ceric] by mdhutton Nov 12, 2009 (5:58 pm)
Replying to: ceric (Nov 12, 2009 2:27 pm) Wrong. Any HL with 19" wheels came with 245 / 55 R 19 tires. Michelin does not make this size at this time. Replies to this message: ceric (Nov 13, 2009 9:23 am) jayrider (Nov 16, 2009 6:51 am) ceric (Nov 16, 2009 9:28 am) and 3 more...
#451 of 478 Re: About Highlander's tires [mdhutton] by ceric Nov 13, 2009 (9:23 am)
Replying to: mdhutton (Nov 12, 2009 5:58 pm) Typo. Not Michelin, but Bridgestone. 245/55R19 is a very unique tire size, which was the main point. Replies to this message: jayrider (Nov 16, 2009 6:51 am) ceric (Nov 16, 2009 9:28 am) jayrider (Nov 16, 2009 9:43 am) and 2 more...
#452 of 478 Re: About Highlander's tires [ceric] by jayrider Nov 16, 2009 (6:51 am)
Replying to: ceric (Nov 13, 2009 9:23 am) mdx 255-55-18 lots of choices starting at $118 pilot 245-65-17 lots starting at $127 go figure. Replies to this message: ceric (Nov 16, 2009 9:28 am) jayrider (Nov 16, 2009 9:43 am) ceric (Nov 16, 2009 1:53 pm) and 1 more...
#453 of 478 Re: About Highlander's tires [jayrider] by ceric Nov 16, 2009 (9:28 am)
Replying to: jayrider (Nov 16, 2009 6:51 am) Exactly. Make you wonder why an automaker chose a special wheel/tire combo so that there is only 1 replacement choice but to change sizes of your tires, which the automaker highly does not recommend. Sounds like a "conspiracy"?! Think: Printer-Ink business model. Replies to this message: jayrider (Nov 16, 2009 9:43 am) ceric (Nov 16, 2009 1:53 pm) steveayz (Nov 16, 2009 6:52 pm)