This really chaps my hide! You spend $40k+ on a vehicle and then you have to replace expensive parts (wheels) to make it functional. The original Yokohama tires are garbage and are worn out at less than 40k miles. As best I can tell there are 3 tires available at the stock 245/60R20 size: Yokahoma Geolander G96B, Bridgestone Dueler H/T D684 II, and Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V1. None are attractive, particularly the OEM Yokohamas.
There are some other annoying design flaws in the 2010 2011 2012 2013 Toyota 4Runner. And yes I am trying to create search hits by typing in all the years.
Such as when you shift from reverse to forward it takes the ECU approximately 3 seconds to determine that it is indeed a car and should move when you press on the gas pedal. It's human nature to press the gas pedal down more when nothing happens, so when it does finally realize it's a car it takes off like a rocket. Toyota should have spend the extra $3 to upgrade the ECU to an 8088 processor.
And give me a HVAC system where I can select an infinitely variable choice of air direction and recirculation. And one which remembers where it was set last when you turned the car off.
This is my first auto trans. If you turn the car off with the trans in drive and then shift to park the car will not lock. You have to get back in the car and turn it on again. Very annoying.
It would be nice if they would put the microphone in the steering wheel. When using the bluetooth phone connection I have to yell at the top of my lungs. So I don't use it.
I had a shock explode in my garage. Maybe a freak occurrence? It took the dealer 3 appointments and 10 days at the dealership to get it fixed. Luckily it was under warranty.
And I have to say my vehicle drives like a pile due to excessive steering feedback. I think the current trend is to design in too much caster. Probably something the attorney's told them to do, but it works in reverse. A lot of caster does not result in a lot of safety. Maybe new tires will help. I suppose a vehicle with such a high center of gravity is never going to drive like a sports car, but I think there is significant improvement to be made in suspension design on this vehicle.
I'm thinking about unloading mine (2010 Limited).
There are some other annoying design flaws in the 2010 2011 2012 2013 Toyota 4Runner. And yes I am trying to create search hits by typing in all the years.
Such as when you shift from reverse to forward it takes the ECU approximately 3 seconds to determine that it is indeed a car and should move when you press on the gas pedal. It's human nature to press the gas pedal down more when nothing happens, so when it does finally realize it's a car it takes off like a rocket. Toyota should have spend the extra $3 to upgrade the ECU to an 8088 processor.
And give me a HVAC system where I can select an infinitely variable choice of air direction and recirculation. And one which remembers where it was set last when you turned the car off.
This is my first auto trans. If you turn the car off with the trans in drive and then shift to park the car will not lock. You have to get back in the car and turn it on again. Very annoying.
It would be nice if they would put the microphone in the steering wheel. When using the bluetooth phone connection I have to yell at the top of my lungs. So I don't use it.
I had a shock explode in my garage. Maybe a freak occurrence? It took the dealer 3 appointments and 10 days at the dealership to get it fixed. Luckily it was under warranty.
And I have to say my vehicle drives like a pile due to excessive steering feedback. I think the current trend is to design in too much caster. Probably something the attorney's told them to do, but it works in reverse. A lot of caster does not result in a lot of safety. Maybe new tires will help. I suppose a vehicle with such a high center of gravity is never going to drive like a sports car, but I think there is significant improvement to be made in suspension design on this vehicle.
I'm thinking about unloading mine (2010 Limited).
