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From: Guy on 1 Dec 2009 22:55 I just want to confirm what I read elsewhere... can a new highlander come with something other than 19" tires? I thought I read 17" but not really sure. Assuming 19" is not the only size tire when purchasing a new Highlander, what is the pros and cons for each size?
From: Uncle_vito on 2 Dec 2009 00:41 This is wheel diameter. Generally, the tire aspect ratio is different between 16 and 17 inch wheels (options on my 2007 Hightlander) such that the overall diameter of the tire is the same with either rim. The 17 inch wheel will have a narrower sidewall than the 16 inch wheel. Narrower sidewalls mean higher performance but also rougher ride. At extremes, a narrow sidewall also means blowouts and wheel damage going over potholes. In general the bigger wheel is more desireable. Also sometimes you get bigger brakes with the bigger wheels. Also more desireable. Vito "Guy" <void(a)void.com> wrote in message news:f1pbh55e72egjfqastklonh1sm4bko8go3(a)4ax.com... >I just want to confirm what I read elsewhere... can a new highlander > come with something other than 19" tires? I thought I read 17" but > not really sure. > > Assuming 19" is not the only size tire when purchasing a new > Highlander, what is the pros and cons for each size? >
From: Ray O on 2 Dec 2009 01:31 "Guy" <void(a)void.com> wrote in message news:f1pbh55e72egjfqastklonh1sm4bko8go3(a)4ax.com... >I just want to confirm what I read elsewhere... can a new highlander > come with something other than 19" tires? I thought I read 17" but > not really sure. > > Assuming 19" is not the only size tire when purchasing a new > Highlander, what is the pros and cons for each size? Depending on model and option combinations, the Highlander comes with: 17 inch wheels with P245/65R17 tires or 19 inch wheels with P245/55R19 tires The biggest noticeable difference is appearance and replacement cost. The lower profile 19 inch tires will cost more to replace. -- Ray O (correct punctuation to reply)
From: Mike Hunter on 2 Dec 2009 11:02 19" tires are far more expensive, for one con. ;) "Guy" <void(a)void.com> wrote in message news:f1pbh55e72egjfqastklonh1sm4bko8go3(a)4ax.com... >I just want to confirm what I read elsewhere... can a new highlander > come with something other than 19" tires? I thought I read 17" but > not really sure. > > Assuming 19" is not the only size tire when purchasing a new > Highlander, what is the pros and cons for each size?
From: Ron Peterson on 2 Dec 2009 11:28
On Dec 1, 9:55 pm, "Guy" <v...(a)void.com> wrote: > I just want to confirm what I read elsewhere... can a new highlander > come with something other than 19" tires? I thought I read 17" but > not really sure. > Assuming 19" is not the only size tire when purchasing a new > Highlander, what is the pros and cons for each size? You will not get better brakes with the 19". The 17" rims have a lower weight than the 19" which means slightly better performance in theory. -- Ron |