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#43 of 109 Re: Hello from Toyota [steve_] by ecotrklvr

Apr 16, 2009 (7:45 am)

Replying to: steve_ (Apr 15, 2009 11:16 pm)
The engineers that designed the Venza could have designed it for a more widely available tire size, but didn't. Most people, engineers and consumers alike, have never experienced the huge improvement in ride quality, traction, and noise that a really good set of tires can make. Many of us have, and we are concerned that Toyota has, perhaps unwittingly, blocked us from doing that.
 
I have all but written off the Venza 4-cylinder because of this. Michelin may add this size this summer. So, I'm now waiting for the 2010 Subaru Outback, although the Hyundai Elantra Sport may be a less-expensive option. The Matrix is smoother and quieter, but the Hyundai drives with a taut feel that the Matrix doesn't have.

#44 of 109 benefits of 20" by roho1

Apr 16, 2009 (3:37 am)

The advocates of the 20" tire are nay saying cost and availability justifying their stance seemingly because they like the "look". First off, I hate the look. To me this is just a fad(I won't go down that path to avoid offending some) and am surprised Toyota has gone in that direction.
 
I could be persuaded to adopt these over sized tires as acceptable if I could see what the advantage is. However in all the discussion I have not seen anyone explain what the benefits of these low profile oversize rims have including Toyota. The tires and rims are one of most important part of a vehicle for safety, ride quality and affordable replacement.
 
Advocates please list the actual benefits over a conventional size wheel and tire for all here, Sell me, thanks.

#45 of 109 20" vs 19" by otola

Apr 16, 2009 (6:14 am)

There is no benefit to having 20" tires over 19" other than the oversized look; in fact, the ride quality gets worse. Just give those who want the V6 the option to choose between them rather than pushing the oversized wheels. I just don't get that - they have the 19" so it's not that they have to design a new set.
 
Cost is less important to me, tires seem to last quite a long time and regular maintenance costs are so high alraedy that that issue is relatively unimportant to me (I don't need snow tires). But ride quality is very important to me.

#46 of 109 Venza 20 inch tires by mechfred2

Apr 16, 2009 (8:42 am)

The lower the sidewall on a tire means less roll or sway on sharp turns.maybe toyota wanted this to get a good rating on rollover at speed.

#47 of 109 Re: Hello from Toyota [ecotrklvr] by wwest

Apr 16, 2009 (9:52 am)

Replying to: ecotrklvr (Apr 16, 2009 7:45 am)
Tirerack indicates that there are only two 245/50-20 specialty winter tires available and both are in the $240 price range. Whereas if you downsize the wheel to fit a 225/70-16 tire then there are 4 available ranging from $75 to $135.
 
The even more interesting point is that should I wish to shod the V6 Venza with nice and quiet, comfortably riding, summer use only tires then according to Tirerack those do not exist AT ALL.
 
So if you want a nice and quiet, comfortably riding Venza, you might need to go all the way down to a 17" wheel.
 
Strange.

#48 of 109 Re: Venza 20 inch tires [mechfred2] by wwest

Apr 16, 2009 (10:02 am)

Replying to: mechfred2 (Apr 16, 2009 8:42 am)
Given that the heigth of the Venza is so much lower than the HL & RX I wouldn't think using tire size, OUTSIZED tire size, to overcome the propensity for rollover would be high on the priority list, certainly not high enough to justify this level of wheel/tire OUTSIZING.
 
I will not be considering the purchase of a Venza until I see the I4 adopt DFI, with the appropriate displacement downsizing and a CVT, or an HSD version, whichever comes first.
 
But should I purchase a Venza the wheels would immediately get downsized to say, 17X8, and shod with the quietest and most comfortably riding tires I can purchase.
 
No "boy-racer" mentality "here".

#49 of 109 Re: Hello from Toyota [volkov] by berri

Apr 16, 2009 (5:36 pm)

Replying to: volkov (Apr 15, 2009 1:27 pm)
"Why produce an AWD crossover that cannot easily be fitted with winter tires that don't cost a fortune?"
 
Probably because Toyota has been so successful in the US that they are beginning to become too internally focused forgetting about the customer, just like GM did.

#50 of 109 Re: Hello from Toyota [berri] by qs933

Apr 17, 2009 (1:55 am)

Replying to: berri (Apr 16, 2009 5:36 pm)
Probably because Toyota has been so successful in the US that they are beginning to become too internally focused forgetting about the customer, just like GM did.
 
I hope Toyota avoids GMs mistake in trying to please everyone in every situation.
 
If you look at a lot of GM models, they offer 4 or 5 different wheel/tire choices. Just think of how many combinations there are, combined with multiple trim levels and other options.
 
Toyota went out on a limb with the standard 20-inch tire on a relatively low-volume vehicle. Not everyone is going to be happy. Moving on.

#51 of 109 Tire Options by normvenza09

Apr 19, 2009 (10:34 am)

For those who are considering to replace their tires and wheels, check this out
http://www.tuningnews.net/photo_preview/081021a/22/toyota-venza-sportlux/

#52 of 109 Re: Hello from Toyota [toyotausa1] by halwick

Apr 19, 2009 (11:24 am)

Replying to: toyotausa1 (Apr 15, 2009 12:25 pm)
Sasha,
I hope you're passing along the negative feedback on the oversize 20" and lack of tire availability on the 19" tires as well. My tire dealer informs me there are only two brands on the market in the P245/55R19: Bridgestone and Toyo. And those tires are over $200 or more each! Why did the engineers pick those particular size rather than the more available 16", 17", or 18"?
 
Other comments: The 20" wheel rims look disproportionate large to the vehicle and personally I don't care for the "gangsta" style look. The 19" rims are somewhat better, but still disportionately large. Combined with the low profile 55 tires reminds me of the early 1920s-vintage automobile spoke wheels and tires.
 
Halwick

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