2013 Toyota Prius — going one inch smaller for winter wheels
2013 Toyota Prius Three, about 78,000 miles. I want smaller winter wheels for more sidewall. Overall tire diameter can stay close, but I am worried about calip…
2013 Toyota Prius Three, about 78,000 miles. I want smaller winter wheels for more sidewall. Overall tire diameter can stay close, but I am worried about calip…
There is a short metallic rattle after the first cold start of the day, then it disappears once the engine settles. Warm restarts are quiet.
2023 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro, about 23,500 miles. I want smaller winter wheels for more sidewall. Overall tire diameter can stay close, but I am worried about c…
2020 Toyota Tundra SR5, about 106,000 miles. There is a short metallic rattle after the first cold start of the day, then it disappears once the engine settles…
For the first few seconds after a cold start I hear a metallic rattle, then it disappears and won't come back once the engine is warm. No warning lights and it…
2004 Toyota Land Cruiser, about 102,500 miles. I want smaller winter wheels for more sidewall.
Older Prius has developed a rough shake for a few seconds on some cold starts and the coolant level seems to be dropping slowly. I don't want to assume the wor…
On cold mornings, shifting from Park to Drive takes a second or two before the car actually engages. Once warm it's instant and shifts fine. Fluid level/condit…
I want smaller winter wheels for more sidewall. Overall tire diameter can stay close, but I am worried about caliper and spoke clearance. What measurements sho…
For the first few seconds after a cold start I hear a metallic rattle, then it disappears and won't come back once the engine is warm. No warning lights and it…
1988 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62, about 90,000 miles. I am comparing two older enthusiast cars. One has lower mileage but thin records; the other has more miles a…
Most roads here get plowed quickly, but I still deal with cold mornings, slush and a few real storms each year. Trying to decide whether dedicated winters are…
I bought a classic that was converted years ago and several owners have added wiring since. Everything works now, but the harness is messy. At what point is a…
For the first few seconds after a cold start I hear a metallic rattle, then it disappears and won't come back once the engine is warm. No warning lights and it…
2013 Toyota Prius Three, about 78,000 miles. Automakers keep moving basic controls between touchscreens and physical buttons depending on the generation. What…
Looking at a smaller-diameter winter setup for more sidewall. Main concern is brake clearance and keeping total tire diameter close. What measurements do you v…
There is early surface rust on brackets, fasteners and seams underneath, but nothing structural. For a salt-belt car, what treatment slows it down without crea…
2004 Toyota Land Cruiser, about 222,500 miles. There is early surface rust on brackets, fasteners and seams underneath, but nothing structural. For a salt-belt…
2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSE, about 4,800 miles. For the first few seconds after a cold start I hear a metallic rattle, then it disappears and won't come back o…
2023 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro, about 50,500 miles. Certain bumps can start a violent steering oscillation that stops only after slowing down. I want a diagnostic…