2019 Toyota Sienna AWD Tyre Replacement
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If you do convert from run-flats to regular tires, instead of carrying a spare tire, I suggest carrying a Slime tire repair kit or equivalent and perhaps also a tire plug kit.
Even if you were to carry only an inflation pump, using it can often allow driving to the nearest travel repair shop sometimes stopping occasionally to add more air. I've done this several times including one time when I had a large bolt puncture and ruin a tire. A slime kit can allow driving hundreds and sometimes thousands of miles as long a it's a regular relatively small puncture away from the tire shoulder. A plug kit takes a lot more effort to use and is useful when whatever caused the puncture is no longer in the tire or when especially far from a tire repair facility.
Even if you were to carry only an inflation pump, using it can often allow driving to the nearest travel repair shop sometimes stopping occasionally to add more air. I've done this several times including one time when I had a large bolt puncture and ruin a tire. A slime kit can allow driving hundreds and sometimes thousands of miles as long a it's a regular relatively small puncture away from the tire shoulder. A plug kit takes a lot more effort to use and is useful when whatever caused the puncture is no longer in the tire or when especially far from a tire repair facility.
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I agree, I hate that runflats only last 24K or so, which for me, is annually.
But the only time I blew a tire while driving was when I hit a pothole and put a gash in the sidewall. Slime wouldn't work in that scenario.
But the only time I blew a tire while driving was when I hit a pothole and put a gash in the sidewall. Slime wouldn't work in that scenario.
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Would like input if anyone has used XL rated heavy load tires on their sienna to see if it lasted longer, any problems with the ride or suspension?
Cant say about the AWD but I have run 17" Yoko Avid XL's on our FWD, without any tangible benefit with tire life. It is a daily drive with two adults so really not pulling that extra load. They wore eually fast as the SL rated tires. Car rated tires just wont cut it on the heavier chassis of a Sienna as far as tire's rated life is concerned. Your best bet is to go with a Crossover/SUV rated tires.
Just went through this and you can see lots of info here: (1) Tires (Yet Again) | Toyota Sienna Forum - siennachat.com
I ended up goign to Costco and getting Bridgestone - DRIVEGUARD PLUS (pls note the new PLUS model). Like them a lot but have them rotated every 5k miles.
I ended up goign to Costco and getting Bridgestone - DRIVEGUARD PLUS (pls note the new PLUS model). Like them a lot but have them rotated every 5k miles.
Lots of tire discussions to be found on here, be sure to search and read.
A summary of my experience:
Runflats are expensive, harsh riding, and offer little benefit.
There’s a number of donut spares that fit; I got one cheap from a RAV4, it only rides in the van on long trips.
Seriously consider the slightly taller 235/60-18 size; cheaper, better riding, better looking IMO, no fitment issues; most tires in this size are XL which seems to provide no noticeable change or benefit.
Consider running higher pressure for more uniform wear & longer tread life; my van/tire combo seems to like 41psi.
A summary of my experience:
Runflats are expensive, harsh riding, and offer little benefit.
There’s a number of donut spares that fit; I got one cheap from a RAV4, it only rides in the van on long trips.
Seriously consider the slightly taller 235/60-18 size; cheaper, better riding, better looking IMO, no fitment issues; most tires in this size are XL which seems to provide no noticeable change or benefit.
Consider running higher pressure for more uniform wear & longer tread life; my van/tire combo seems to like 41psi.
2013 AWD. Ditched the runflats at 1K and replaced with Michelin Pilot Sport AS. The run flats had pathetic performace. Bad handling, poor traction, bad ride. I told my wife I wanted to replace them with regular tires after about a week driving on them and she wanted to wait until they wore out. Then someone cut us off and I hit the brakes and the car just slid on dry pavement. It was bareley a hard stop. So I got the go aheat to replace them and what a difference. Run Flats suck. You cannot fix them. If you are travelling you may not be able to get a replacement locally as there are less options in run flats and less are stocked.
I purchased a new spare tire and mounted in the trunk behind the driver side seat. I also have a hitch mount spare tire carrier to use if we need the space. In 10 years I have never had to use the spare tire. I have always been able to use an air pump to refill and get to a Costco to have the tire repaired for free or install a plug and later fix at Costco for free. I don't recomment using slime or any other sealant as the tire guys hate dealing with it, it voids your tire warranty and is really difficult to clean out of the tire.
When we removed the run flats I intended to sell them. Two of the four tires were damaged during removal. The machine that pushes the sidewall broke the sidewall on two of the tires. The sidewall on a runflat is about 1/2" thick and is inflexible. Pushing on the sidewall caused the sidewall to crack in the middle about 1/4 to 1/3rd the way around the tire. I was furious becuase the tires were destroyed. They tried to claim that they were damaged before removal stating that runflats often have that damage when they remove them. I reviewed the video. They had difficulty removing them but there was no tool gauging the side wall as I had assumed looking at the damage. Turns out that they are often damaged on removal which may be why they say you cannot fix them.
Buy a spare, air pump and possibly a plug kit and get real tires that are cheaper, perform better and are easier to find and replace.
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