Recent content by PJS

Can't agree, in my experience. :sorry: The Yoko Geolander HTS GO51's were the worst tires I have ever owned. They are scary when roads are wet - and are downright DANGEROUS in the snow. Replaced them after only 3 months and ate the costs. Couldn't in good conscience re-sell them to anyone. Went...

I swear I read that mission statement word for word in a Marketing 101 class I had years ago. Good to see that it apparently works. That company's only "mission" (as is every for-profit company's) is to make a profit by separating you from your $$ and to deposit your $$ in their bank accounts...

Don't confuse BF Goodrich (tires) with Goodrich (aerospace). Different companies. BF Goodrich tires (& Uniroyal) are made and owned by Michellin. Have been for awhile and I haven't read anything that states that will change in the future. Goodrich is owned by UTC. Sam's Clubs can have good...

I've been running the Geolander HT/S GO51's for two years (& two winters) now and I have to warn you - these are the worst tires I have ever owned on any vehicle in the last 29 years. Grip is horrible in anything less than bone dry conditions, they flat spot & hydroplane, and they are worse than...

My 2006 SR5 came with 17" factory rims. I'm running stock tires 265/65/17 but I know there are many who post here that run different sizes both on the 16 & 17 inch wheels. Do a search in the Performance Zone section - there are probably hundreds of threads on tires.

For an ME, energy engineering is an exploding sub-sector for careers. You can work for a consulting (MEP) firm, AE design firm, design/build contractors, energy services companies (performance contracting), fed/state/local governments, universities, hospitals - you name it. I started out in HVAC...

I can't complain. Other than my LCD panel bulbs burning out recently, this is the only repair I've needed since I bought it certified in '08. I may have spared the rotors if I had brought it in earlier when I first suspected the calipers were seized. Now I'm anxious to see if my mileage goes...

Just had to replace all 4 rotors and pads, and both front calipers on my '06 SR5 (17-in wheels) at 86,500 miles. Cost me $850 total, incl tax (calipers were $145/ea, rotors were $47/ea, pads were $145 for 2 sets). Labor for the whole job was $220. Shop owner showed me that the dealer (I...

First thing that pops into my mind - Why does your friend want to trade his V8 for your V6? Miles, color, options, mileage,..? I own an '06 V6 and it's got more than enough power for my needs - so unless I needed to tow a heavy trailer, boat, etc - I can't think of any reason for swapping...

Can't believe I read every post. :redbrick: My $.02: Frank - Your posts aren't winning you any supporters with the conspiracy theory references and the incoherent sentence fragments. Rix - Why are you so afraid that he might be right? Sign his agreement and prove him wrong - if you can...

Get a second opinion from a recommended mechanic.

Figures - I live in Auburn.:wtf: Maybe I'll take it to Westboro or Milford (Ira).

I've had a similar problem except that the fan may start off blowing as if it is on low speed (manually set on high) and then may (or may not) switch to a faster speed on its own. This occurs when I am calling for heat (ie - 80 deg inside when it's 20 deg outside) and the HVAC system is in...

Curious - what dealership was this? I'm in MA too and though I never go to the dealer for service - I'd like to know as I have a Sienna that has the recall on the spare tire cable that I have to go to a dealer to fix.

Good luck to you - I hope everyone that buys these tires has a better experience than I have had. At least you got an insane deal, < $300 is a great price for 4 mainstream manufacturer's tires. If they don't work out then at least you'll feel better about not haven broken the bank on them. I'm...