Tyers and Stereo on the KX-S

[HSR]

Hi, i have just ordered anew set of tyre for my KX-S only to find their is one option of tyres for this model and they are $500 EACH in Australia. Anyone now of other tyre prices or options? (I thought this may be an issue many would have come across by now, as it is highway robbery at the moment for these Bridgestone tyres!)

On a separate issue, has anyone had an issue with the FM radio staying in stereo and not dropping back to mono all the time? I travel extensively throughout Australia and i have noticed with my unit that even when traveling close to high reception areas my stereo fades between stereo and mono all the time and it frustrates the heck out of me. I actually ad Toyota replace the head unit only to have it happen with the next one as well. I drove a hire car (Aurion) that had a different head unit but had the same problem. Is anyone else noticing this? Has anyone added an external antenna to their Kluger to get around this perhaps?

Edited April 28, 2008 by HSR

[Blackkluger]

I havent even bought mine yet but the size of those tyres are huge. I found out the price already and even bridgestone couldnt get me a price. Too bad if we get stuck out in the middle of no where and the local toyota dealer dont stock it! I was thinking it might be cheaper to downsize the alloys and get cheaper tyres, probably end up costing the same as 4 new tyres.

[Scott_C]

I was thinking it might be cheaper to downsize the alloys and get cheaper tyres, probably end up costing the same as 4 new tyres.

I actually heard of someone doing that. Ironically, it might also be cheaper in the long run if you went with the big 20" 'bling' rims. At least the tyre profile would be more common.

Im sure that the 19" tyre size will become more popular in time. Isnt there another car model with this spec? (thought i heard about another new car having the 19s too.)

[HSR]

I was thinking it might be cheaper to downsize the alloys and get cheaper tyres, probably end up costing the same as 4 new tyres.

I actually heard of someone doing that. Ironically, it might also be cheaper in the long run if you went with the big 20" 'bling' rims. At least the tyre profile would be more common.

Im sure that the 19" tyre size will become more popular in time. Isnt there another car model with this spec? (thought i heard about another new car having the 19s too.)

Unfortunately the buggers have us cornered, i went the option to my local tyre guy and asked if i could put the 17 inch wheels on, but Toyota have altered the KX-S and Grande load ratings, making it not warrantable (i believe this to be so) to put un-loadworthy wheels on these 2 models. The weight must have been changed. Otherwise, i could have put a set of 4 wheels on with tyres for the same price as 4 sets of tyres! I also do not know what this does to your insurance! I hadn't asked the 20 inch size question though! I ave only taken on 2 tyres at present hoping like mad that in the next month some competition will have been made available to bring these guys back to bloody reality!!! i mean come on $500/tyre what a bloody rip off!!!

[Taka]

$500 a tyre hmmm... why not go for 255/45-19. There are plenty of choices there.

For high prices sake. Read the option lists on the Porsche Cayenne. 21 inch wheel with arch extension costs $16990 for the base Cayenne model B)

[Mikeyboy]

$500 a tyre hmmm... why not go for 255/45-19. There are plenty of choices there.

Exactly. I have always, slightly, increased my tyre size when replacing the factory originals.

One thing to check on the Kluger is the clearance between the rear tyres and the strut. There doesn't seem to be much room there.

[Scott_C]

Whats the reasoning behind increasing the tyre size? Does it give improved grip or something?

Thanks.

[Mikeyboy]

Whats the reasoning behind increasing the tyre size? Does it give improved grip or something?

Thanks.

The same tyre with a larger width should have more grip. It can also be more prone to aquplaning, but with 2 tonnes pushing down on them, I don't think the Kluger will have that problem.

[Taka]

255 I think is more widely available and hence more competitive in pricing? I maybe wrong.

It ain't a race car and I don't think a 10mm difference will make any changes in normal slow driving we have in suburban streets.

Edited May 7, 2008 by Taka

[CroToy]

$500 a tyre hmmm... why not go for 255/45-19. There are plenty of choices there.

Exactly. I have always, slightly, increased my tyre size when replacing the factory originals.

One thing to check on the Kluger is the clearance between the rear tyres and the strut. There doesn't seem to be much room there.

255 should fit fine.

I have 275/45-20 (8'5 x 20 rim) on mine............has 8 mm gap between tyre and strut.

My new wheels are going to be 265/35-22 (9x22) gap will be same.

[Mikeyboy]

$500 a tyre hmmm... why not go for 255/45-19. There are plenty of choices there.

Exactly. I have always, slightly, increased my tyre size when replacing the factory originals.

One thing to check on the Kluger is the clearance between the rear tyres and the strut. There doesn't seem to be much room there.

255 should fit fine.

I have 275/45-20 (8'5 x 20 rim) on mine............has 8 mm gap between tyre and strut.

My new wheels are going to be 265/35-22 (9x22) gap will be same.

Do they fit into the spare tyre holder?

Do you have any photos? I havent seen a Kluger with different rims yet.

[CroToy]

$500 a tyre hmmm... why not go for 255/45-19. There are plenty of choices there.

Exactly. I have always, slightly, increased my tyre size when replacing the factory originals.

One thing to check on the Kluger is the clearance between the rear tyres and the strut. There doesn't seem to be much room there.

255 should fit fine.

I have 275/45-20 (8'5 x 20 rim) on mine............has 8 mm gap between tyre and strut.

My new wheels are going to be 265/35-22 (9x22) gap will be same.

Do they fit into the spare tyre holder?

Do you have any photos? I haven't seen a Kluger with different rims yet.

Not sure for spare.........its standard one.(same radius)........but don't think it would fit....too wide

You are right, there is no big choice for Kluger.

It took me 4 weeks searching for new 22's.......most 22's are 9'5x22 or 10x22 whats too wide for back. 9x22 fits nice but with 265 tyre.

I will post some pics once i take some photo's

BTW i will have my 20's for sale soon.

[Scott_C]

BTW i will have my 20's for sale soon.

Holy sh-i-tzen! Do you still have the 19's too?

[Taka]

Your 16" cannot fit the Grande? or not?

[HSR]

$500 a tyre hmmm... why not go for 255/45-19. There are plenty of choices there.

For high prices sake. Read the option lists on the Porsche Cayenne. 21 inch wheel with arch extension costs $16990 for the base Cayenne model B)

Good point, i guess if you can afford a porshe, you can afford to splurge!

[HSR]

$500 a tyre hmmm... why not go for 255/45-19. There are plenty of choices there.

Exactly. I have always, slightly, increased my tyre size when replacing the factory originals.

One thing to check on the Kluger is the clearance between the rear tyres and the strut. There doesn't seem to be much room there.

255 should fit fine.

I have 275/45-20 (8'5 x 20 rim) on mine............has 8 mm gap between tyre and strut.

My new wheels are going to be 265/35-22 (9x22) gap will be same.

Do they fit into the spare tyre holder?

Do you have any photos? I haven't seen a Kluger with different rims yet.

Not sure for spare.........its standard one.(same radius)........but don't think it would fit....too wide

You are right, there is no big choice for Kluger.

It took me 4 weeks searching for new 22's.......most 22's are 9'5x22 or 10x22 whats too wide for back. 9x22 fits nice but with 265 tyre.

I will post some pics once i take some photo's

BTW i will have my 20's for sale soon.

Do you know if going for a wider tyre affects insuarnce or warranty? my tyre guy advised seriously against it for these reasons?

[Sgt.sweetchuck]

Hi Everyone

Speaking of $500 tyres.

My next door neighbors damaged the tyre on his new Audi TT(no he is not a hairdresser)

New ones are $800 a piece!!

[Taka]

Don't believe it. My Michellin Pilot Sport (on my sports car) is the most expensive there is on the market and similar to TT size (235/40-18).

And it is only $600 each. They are high end grippy sports tyre.

You sure he did not get ripped off?

Edited May 7, 2008 by Taka

[Taka]

Back to the topic. I have done some internet research on this.

The stock tyres of Porsche is Michellin :) and the latitude has a nice pattern (nearly the same as my Pilot Sport 2)

http://www.jaxquickfit.com.au/other-tyre-n...in-latitude.htm

They do not come with a 245 but 255/50 is nice and have a higher load rating too (Michellin 255/50 is rated 107 where out stock tyre is 103??)

Here is the size difference in a table summary

Note the size difference can fix the underestimated speedo of the Kluger II too!

Edited May 8, 2008 by Taka

[blink_me192]

Hey all, im new to the forums. I agree its pretty dear $500 per corner. We've got a CX-9 Luxury and its about $460 - $500 per corner as well. Im quite surprised as to why the less rubber you get the more expensive the tyres are.

[CroToy]

BTW i will have my 20's for sale soon.

Holy sh-i-tzen! Do you still have the 19's too?

yep

[CroToy]

Keep in mind that Kluger and CX9 tyre sizes are new to Australia.

We could expect in next few months more choice of different tyre manufactures what "should" bring price down (hope).

[Scott_C]

BTW i will have my 20's for sale soon.

Holy sh-i-tzen! Do you still have the 19's too?

yep

Hmmm, Im tempted to make you an offer on the 19s, unfortunately my wife would kill me.

[DHOUS]

dont do it Scott,

you have a lovely looking vehicle, I tried very hard to get the dealer to put 19's on mine at the factory and he insulted me by quoting $6000, I can tell you now I am very happy with the 17's particularly for anyone thinking offroad or towing they are more suitable, and now you can see the tyre's for the 19's are going to cost a bomb.

your wife is right give her a kiss and thank her.

[Scott_C]

dont do it Scott,

you have a lovely looking vehicle, I tried very hard to get the dealer to put 19's on mine at the factory and he insulted me by quoting $6000, I can tell you now I am very happy with the 17's particularly for anyone thinking offroad or towing they are more suitable, and now you can see the tyre's for the 19's are going to cost a bomb.

your wife is right give her a kiss and thank her.

Lol Don, so true. :) The 17's are better for parking (if you scrape the gutter, my wife is a learner driver) better offroad, and yes, the price for the tyres on the 19s is astounding!

They DO look good though.