2008 Toyota Highlander Tires Problems

“Have the bridgestone tires stock that come with the 2008 Highlander. They didn't even make it 28000 miles. While looking up the tire on the manufacturers site, they don't even have a mileage rating. We complained to the Toyota customer care site and never received so much as an acknowledgment. Complained to the Toyota dealership and were told that Toyota sacrifices the mileage of their tire so that we get a better riding tire. In other words, tough.”

“Toyo tires (p245/55r19) were installed on my 08 Highlander at the time of purchase. At first oil change, was advised that they were not wearing properly & had alignment checked. No problems with alignment--called Toyota--they advised to rotate every 5k with oil change..did the same and I now have 20k miles with 2 rear tires that rubber is peeling so bad that they have to be replaced immediately. Front will have to be replaced within few months as well. …”

“Events leading up to failure: I first noticed that my low tire pressure warning light was on when I started out this morning. I stopped at a gas station to check the tires and noticed a large screw stuck in my front left tire. My tire pressure gauge registered less than 5psi. I filled the tire to at least 25psi and headed back home, figuring I could put the spare on in my garage and take the flat to be repaired. I was glad to get back as the biggest snowstorm of the season was an hour away. …”

“I ask because today had a horrible experience with Toyota. They told me my shredding, bald tires are safe and nothing wrong with them. Called toyo who makes the tires and they offered me 50 percent discount on new tires and tire place said car wouldn't pass inspection.. .all this when an hour earlier Toyota dealership said everything is safe and sent me off with a safety inspection report saying all is well... From what I see online, it seems like hundreds of customers dealing with same 2008 vehicles with only 10-18k miles on tires that are shredding and bald. …”

“I own a 2008 Toyota Highlander limited. After driving 25k miles, I noticed a vibration in my steering. I then noticed my tires tread on all 4 tires worn down to almost 2/32 of tread depth remaining. I have original tires: open country a20 p 245/55r19 103s. I called toyo tire consumer relations dept. And they said there is no mileage warranty on the original equipment. They offer 30% discount on new set of tires installed at tire dealer center. New tires, after discount will cost about $900, but they on the back order and become available only by the end of december 2009. …”