My baby's got new shoes!
#21
10-30-2006, 01:09 PM
Re: My baby's got new shoes!
Originally Posted by agnosto
I 2nd that, I love my Michelin Energy MXV4 S8 -- (treadwear: 440 traction: A temp: A) on my 2007 TCH... it is by far one of the best tires I have ever owned and what a quiet and smooth ride...
#22
10-30-2006, 02:04 PM
Re: My baby's got new shoes!
Originally Posted by Paulgw
[QUOTE=flopshot]Finally got my new 18"x8" Lexus GS430 wheels
Here are some Before/After pics, as well as a closeup of how close I am to the spring cover. I'm loving thse wheels, but I'm obviously biased. Let me know what you think!
Am I correct in assuming that 18 inch wheels are not an option for US market TCH's? The Canadian option list includes 18 inch alloy wheels in either eight or five spoke versions. The eight spoke are C$1,506 and the five spoke C$1,584. The cost of tires is extra.
This is what the five spoke look like:-
Here are some Before/After pics, as well as a closeup of how close I am to the spring cover. I'm loving thse wheels, but I'm obviously biased. Let me know what you think!
Am I correct in assuming that 18 inch wheels are not an option for US market TCH's? The Canadian option list includes 18 inch alloy wheels in either eight or five spoke versions. The eight spoke are C$1,506 and the five spoke C$1,584. The cost of tires is extra.
This is what the five spoke look like:-
#23
10-30-2006, 03:29 PM
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: California
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Re: My baby's got new shoes!
Originally Posted by FL07THC
Those look like RAV4 Rims
Originally Posted by Paulgw
Am I correct in assuming that 18 inch wheels are not an option for US market TCH's? The Canadian option list includes 18 inch alloy wheels in either eight or five spoke versions.
http://www.toyota.com/camry/accessories.html
#24
10-30-2006, 06:59 PM
Re: My baby's got new shoes!
[QUOTE=flopshot]Yup, was thinking the same thing. Highlander rims look like that too, but the bolt pattern is different and can't be used on the sedans.
It could be that Toyota's Canadian website is screwed up but these wheels definitely show up as options for the Camry hybrid.
Note, that's where I got the photo! The bolt pattern looks the same to me, five bolts evenly spaced!
It could be that Toyota's Canadian website is screwed up but these wheels definitely show up as options for the Camry hybrid.
Note, that's where I got the photo! The bolt pattern looks the same to me, five bolts evenly spaced!
Last edited by Paulgw; 10-30-2006 at 07:05 PM.
#25
10-30-2006, 07:11 PM
Re: My baby's got new shoes!
I tried to find the tire size that Toyota is putting on those 18's for the TCH...
Might have been right in front of my nose but I couldn't find it anywhere..
Might have been right in front of my nose but I couldn't find it anywhere..
#26
10-31-2006, 06:08 AM
Re: My baby's got new shoes!
Originally Posted by Big-Foot
I tried to find the tire size that Toyota is putting on those 18's for the TCH...
Might have been right in front of my nose but I couldn't find it anywhere..
Might have been right in front of my nose but I couldn't find it anywhere..
By the way, I'm supposed to be getting my new TCH (magnetic gray w/ all options) in the next few days...arrived in port over a week ago...can't wait!
#27
10-31-2006, 08:46 AM
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: California
Posts: 567
Re: My baby's got new shoes!
[QUOTE=Paulgw]
Oh, don't think I'm doubting you, the Canadian cars got a lot more options than the U.S. cars for some reason. For example, in the U.S. you couldn't buy a Camry Hybrid in black color until just recently when the Kentucky plant started making them.
Originally Posted by flopshot
It could be that Toyota's Canadian website is screwed up but these wheels definitely show up as options for the Camry hybrid.
Note, that's where I got the photo! The bolt pattern looks the same to me, five bolts evenly spaced!
Note, that's where I got the photo! The bolt pattern looks the same to me, five bolts evenly spaced!
#28
10-31-2006, 10:07 AM
Re: My baby's got new shoes!
Originally Posted by maverickster
The recommended size from Toyota is 225/45-18...but I definitely like the look of 235/50-18 as long as there is no issue with the tire rubbing underneath, etc.
By the way, I'm supposed to be getting my new TCH (magnetic gray w/ all options) in the next few days...arrived in port over a week ago...can't wait!
By the way, I'm supposed to be getting my new TCH (magnetic gray w/ all options) in the next few days...arrived in port over a week ago...can't wait!
#29
10-31-2006, 10:30 AM
Re: My baby's got new shoes!
Originally Posted by flopshot
the Canadian cars got a lot more options than the U.S. cars for some reason.
I don't know about that. Black might have not been available previously but we're missing the tire pressure gauge, the option groupings are quite different, and didn't get the huge tax breaks (before Sept. 30) that some States got. Moreover, accessories like the rear bumper applique is not available in Canada (I had to order one from the US), the cargo box is different (actually, ours looks better), etc. On the Prius, Canadians don't have the leather seating option.
