The run flat tires are horrible. Toyota knows about this issue but refuse to acknowledge it publicly. Replaced over 12 tires since owning car and went through 8 tires in 2 years. Purchased new in 2006 and had nothing but headaches with the tires premature wearing, wearing unevenly, flats and slow leaks.
Had to pay for new tires and rims- run flats went flat but no reason. Bought regular tires and then discovered rims were not true round and air continued to escape. Dealer did nothing. This went on for a year constantly getting air in tires . Bought new rims but by that time the constant low air had prematurely wore out the second set of Cooper tires.
I had reported the original run flat and rim problem to:
Nathan Ong
BLF Technologies inc.
On assignment with:
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Department of Transportation
202.366.1020
and sent him pictures . I have not heard anything more from the NHTSA but know there are many Toyota owners out there with the same problem.
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
The run flat tires are horrible. Toyota knows about this issue but refuse to acknowledge it publicly. Replaced over 12 tires since owning car and went through 8 tires in 2 years. Purchased new in 2006 and had nothing but headaches with the tires premature wearing, wearing unevenly, flats and slow leaks.
- Michael M., Roseland, NJ, US