Approaching 30K miles and I have two just about ready for replacement and the other two getting there as well. So I started shopping for replacement tires and I'm really disappointed at the selection for 235/50/19 to fit the stock 2011 SE rims. Sticking with the OEM tire size I'm looking at $950-1200 (mounted, balanced and installed) depending on if I want an alignment too. After some looking I noticed if I change the width even just one size up or one size down (225 or 245), I find a few more options and could save a few hundred dollars.
Two questions:
1. Anyone try different sizes on the SE and have a good experience as far as the tires not rubbing or a very little impact on MPG?
2. What type of tire worked?
If I had to get tires right now and I stick with OEM size, I'm looking into the Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza at about $225 a piece.
You ever consider going up 1 size to 20's. For some reason 19" tires are expensive and not much selection. I'm planning on going with 20's when my 19's are ready for tires. You can sell your 19's and get few hundred dollars and you might end up coming out ahead and you get new 20" wheels which will bling out your sienna even more.
I was going to look at some 20" when my 19" oem tires were running low.
I was at about 25k miles and they were roughly at 2/32 treads so I was "looking" around for some rims. If I was to run them bald, they'll be at closer to 30k miles, but there was no way I'm going to do that.
On a closer inspection, I saw a puncture (unrepairable) on one of the tire and that put a damper on finding some rims.
I went with some take-offs 235/55/19 Bridgestone dueller from an RX 350. I have a tire tread caliper ($5) that I brought with me to verify that they were still 10/32. I got it for $400 installed from a local tire shop.
I guess since they were still new and an additional .5" sidewall, they were a little quieter.
The only difference I can say is it made the steering a tad lighter since the se was calibrated with 235/50/19. There were no rubbing either and I like the extra meat.
Just installed 245/50/19 Pirelli Nero on stock SE rim. Not only I save money with a better tire, the ride is much nicer too. Saw this recommendation on another site. Give it a try as the stock Dunlop is gone at 15K service. Best upgrade to the car, no rubbing.
How long did the Pirelli's last? Are they still going strong? I am conflicted about buying these versus the 65,000 mile tires I'm looking at. Thoughts?
I went with Pirelli 245/45/19 when it was time for new tires. No change in dimensions and the setup look nicer than the 235/50's. the wider tire and lower profile gives the van a much more aggressive look
I have the 245/50/19 Pirelli Neros and they don't last long. We put them on at 10K I now have 27K and they are almost at the wear blocks. I will not go with the 19s again. I got a set of 20s from another member and will be putting those on when the time comes. Good Luck! I hope your last longer than mine did 20k miles of tire life is BS
Ouch. I just ordered the Pirellis for my stock rims. I put 18s on for winter tires because the rims and tires were lower cost and I liked the rims and they didn't have them in 20s. Hate to pay $100 each time I flip from winter tires to summer tires. Now I am rethinking my order. Hmmm.
Sorry to bring up an old thread, but at the point of shopping for new tires for our 2011 SE. The Dunlop 7000 tires are still on the car and we are approaching 25,000 mile so they are nearly worn out. Shopping around I don't see much in the 235/50/19 that appeal to me, but if I were to change the size to a 245/50/19, the gearing remains nearly the same with just a 1.4% increase in diameter. I noticed that Michelin has the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S in this size of which I am huge Michelin fan and they are only $800 for a set of 4! Thoughts? I like the stock SE 19" wheels so I'm not open to changing them out though I have seen a Sienna SE on here with 20" Nissan GT-R wheels that looked sweet!
The sport a/s3 are amazing tires. Literally the best all-season out there by a good margin. that being said you will have almost a 4.3% error rate on your speedometer with the size you are going for. If that is ok than go for it.
The sport a/s3 are amazing tires. Literally the best all-season out there by a good margin. that being said you will have almost a 4.3% error rate on your speedometer with the size you are going for. If that is ok than go for it.
The stock size 235/50/19 to a 245/50/19 size would only have an error rate of +1.4%. 60 mph indicated on the speedo would be changed to an indicated 60.84 mph with new size. Sounds pretty reasonable to me. Where did you come up with 4.3%?
With cars typically indicating a little high on the speedo, this setup would actually slightly correct it. With that said however, I'm actually considering just sticking with the stock size and running the Michelin Primacy MXV4 for a better all weather (to include snow) use. If we lived further south where they get less snow I would definitely get the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires though.
Seems like the 245/50-19 might be a reasonable alternative based on tire pricing.
Any recommendations between these tires below?
- General G-Max AS-03
- Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3
- Pirelli P Zero Nero All Season
- Toyo Proxes 4 Plus
I have to recommend the pilot as3, I have had 2 sets and plan on the 3rd when needed. Glue on the road, wear is less than 30,000 miles, got credit on my first set due to not wearing to the warranty. They corrected my speedo by 1mph.
Hope you don't mind if post to this thread. I have a 2008 Toyota Sienna and I’ve got a related question about rims. My Sienna does not have the nicer alloy rims and the hub caps are starting to look a bit rough. The whole van is getting shabby but the engine is solid and I’d like drive it for a while. My plan is to freshen up the interior, get the dings and do something with rims.
RIMS: I’m thinking that I’d like improve the looks and perhaps be done with hub caps altogether (I’m constantly adjusting air pressure and its also a convenience issue). So what are some low cost options? I don’t want to spend a mint but do want the van to look decent.
I’ve seen one or two Siennas, like mine, with just the steel rims painted. But I’m thinking that most people don’t opt for that…because they’re just not that great alone, without the hubs. Question: could I replace those rims with some other inexpensive rims that could be made to look nice? I’m guessing that alloy rims seriously cost more (it does seem like everyone has them).
What’s the advantage with alloy? Is there any efficiency gained by going to a slightly bigger rim/tire? Does it mostly have to do with the look? Maybe I should leave well enough alone and get some new hub caps...