From: badgolferman on
PE, 5/30/2010,4:52:02 PM, wrote:

> Hi all: I've got an 08 Sienna front wheel drive LE that's going to
> need a new set of tires before very much longer. Would appreciate
> recommendations regarding mid-to-high quality brand/models that are
> worthy of consideration, and any that should be avoided. Objectives
> are to maximize gas mileage and get at-least 40-50 thousand miles of
> service.
>
> Also, how are the valve stem/TPMS modules customarily handled when
> tires are replaced on a 2-year old Sienna with 25-30 thousand miles?
> Are they left alone, or do they get removed/reinstalled with new
> nuts/seals? Thanks for your replies!


I have had the model of Michelin they sell at Costco on a few different
cars and have been very happy with them. I have occasionally strayed
away and regretted it each time.


From: ron on
ride was fine - but the avalon was fairly heavy - BUT once in a while on
concrete pavement they'd seem noisy maybe where texture was different and
seldom more than half a mile and never on asphalt paving