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The factory 19" TOYO tires on our new 2008 Ltd Highlander (6378 miles) are shredding on the vehicle. No abnormal road conditions during the 3-mile commute to work. Stumped Toyota dealership this morning during scheduled rotation. Local tire store reports another resident 2008 Highlander owner experiencing exact same issue 4 days prior with factory 19" TOYO tires (20,000 mile rated style) and that TOYO had exclusive contract with Toyota to supply tires for '08 Highlander = NO OTHER MFR 19" TIRE AS REPLACEMENT OPTION. Need to know if anyone else has experienced this issue on their 2008 Highlanders or what, if any, options I have.We have the same problem with the Toyo tires on the 2008 Highlander, We have 20,000 miles and they are into the wear bars. Toyota does not want to do anything about these tires. Toyo and Bridgestone are the ony ones that make a 245/55 R19 tire at this time. I am switching over to a Michelin 235/55 101V R19 Lattitude Tour HP MSPN 05487, by doing a tire size calculator if your speed ometer is reading 60mph you will be going 59.11mph. The tires work good and they will last a lot longer.
Do u mean that they are just wearing out earlier than u expected or that they are coming apart? the word shredding infers that. I have no knowledge of any systemic issue with these tires, yours is the 1st I Have read.
I have called the Tirerack.com and they show another tire for this truck, see the following: This company makes a tire that will outlast the TOYO's and out preform them. Bridgestone Dueler H/L 400(Highway All-Season) for 2008 Toyota Highlander Limited
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Toyota didnt make the tires, so I would not think they would. Contact TOYO. but I doubt they would either. Car Manufactures do not put the best tires on, they send out for bids, and the tire company with the best bid wins.
Check your warranty book, The tire manufacturer provides a warranty as well. You can also sue them in small claims court for the full replacement value. Sometimes sending them a notice of intent to sue is enough to motivate them
Sure, my spare lost air, noted on pressure monitors. I thought, how that's strange. Why is the spare losing air, it's not being used? Well, that was before all the other tires chronically sprung multiple leaks, requiring patches time-after-time. What a nightmare! This is my 2nd new vehicle in a row that has had serious quality issues & attorney representation! Hopefully, something will be done to make this right before I have to file suit! We're in a bad economy. US consumers do not have the reserves, nor the luxury of time to have to negotiate acceptable outcomes to this type of shoddy business ethics! Why have these not been recalled & replaced as should be indicated?
Contact the Toyo company. toyota will not help you on this one. You need to check to see if there is unusual shredding or peeling or possibly chunks coming off the tires. That is what happened with mine at 14K miles and I am in the process of getting them replaced. Toyota service told me they thought it was normal wear. It was not. After I contacted Toyo, they told me to go to a toyo dealer and have them call the company back. They offered me 100% if I put the same A20 tire onthe vehicle and 70% (100% for unused spare) if I put the new Toyo HT. I chose the latter since it has a 60K mile warranty. What I also found out is the A20 tire is not the same one you can buy now. The new one is the A20A. The original A20 was made specifically for Toyota at their request as an OEM tire. Toyota should have some liability in this and I am fighting them for the 30% cost, but am not holding my breath they will help.
Then only manufacturer of the 245/55R19 is Bridgestone and Toyo at this time.
Contact the Toyo company. toyota will not help you on this one. You need to check to see if there is unusual shredding or peeling or possibly chunks coming off the tires. That is what happened with mine at 14K miles and I am in the process of getting them replaced. Toyota service told me they thought it was normal wear. It was not. After I contacted Toyo, they told me to go to a toyo dealer and have them call the company back. They offered me 100% if I put the same A20 tire onthe vehicle and 70% (100% for unused spare) if I put the new Toyo HT. I chose the latter since it has a 60K mile warranty. What I also found out is the A20 tire is not the same one you can buy now. The new one is the A20A. The original A20 was made specifically for Toyota at their request as an OEM tire. Toyota should have some liability in this and I am fighting them for the 30% cost, but am not holding my breath they will help.
Contact the Toyo company. toyota will not help you on this one. You need to check to see if there is unusual shredding or peeling or possibly chunks coming off the tires. That is what happened with mine at 14K miles and I am in the process of getting them replaced. Toyota service told me they thought it was normal wear. It was not. After I contacted Toyo, they told me to go to a toyo dealer and have them call the company back. They offered me 100% if I put the same A20 tire onthe vehicle and 70% (100% for unused spare) if I put the new Toyo HT. I chose the latter since it has a 60K mile warranty. What I also found out is the A20 tire is not the same one you can buy now. The new one is the A20A. The original A20 was made specifically for Toyota at their request as an OEM tire. Toyota should have some liability in this and I am fighting them for the 30% cost, but am not holding my breath they will help.
Toyo®, Exclusive Tire of 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid, Limited Grade September 20, 2007– CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA – Toyo Tire (U.S.A.) Corporation announced today that the Toyo® Open Country® A20 is the exclusive tire of Toyota’s all-new 2008 Highlander Hybrid, Limited grade. In addition, the Open Country® A20 is original equipment on several other models of the 2008 Toyota Highlander, both hybrid and gas.
The Open Country A20 achieved exceptional low rolling resistance performance making it ideal for the hybrid model. The tires were also specifically designed to reduce noise and improve both wet and dry braking for added safety.
Based on the model and trim level of the Highlander, the Open Country A20 comes in two sizes: P245/65R17 105S and P245/55R19 103S.
Toyo manufactures and distributes a complete line of replacement tires for high performance cars, luxury vehicles, light trucks and SUVs as well as tires for commercial trucks, buses and off-road and construction applications.
I'm surprised if it's so good at braking that it has not ripped my entire tire tread off as technicians say the treat is separating well before its time!
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