When should I replace my 4wd tires?
When vehicles are serviced, tires should be routinely checked to ensure that the alignment and tires are in good working condition. Depending on the Tread on the other tires you may need to replace all 4 tires. You can only have about a 3/32 tread difference between tires on any AWD or 4×4.
How long do tires last on a minivan?
Your minivan tires should last you between 40-70,000 miles. However, this is greatly affected by the type of tires you have on your vehicle, how you drive it, and how much weight you typically put into it.
Can a 2011 Sienna AWD go in snow?
Ive had my 2011 sienna awd through several bad storms. To be honest, any of the tires that come with the car are street tires and wont do much in heavy snow. firstly the van sits at car height and cant go past snow banks. secondly, car tires, all season or not really dont offer much traction beyond pavement.
Is there a spare tire in the back of a Toyota Sienna?
A spare in the back reassures that we wont be stranded if one tire fails. when one uses a donut tire, they are meant to drive at 15mph and under. If you are speeding or driving without extra care, there will risk of doing far greater damage to the car than just the awd system.
What kind of tires are good for AWD Sienna?
Donut tires are typically good for 50MPH not 15MPH. Try this thread for some info: http://www.siennachat.com/forum/89-…are-donut-wheel-tire-sienna-awd-tested-6.html I love my 2007. When we bought it I never wanted an AWD. Now that I’ve had it I love it. We switched to regular tires and carry a spare that is nearly full height.
How much does an all wheel drive Sienna cost?
You are correct that all wheel drive will cost you gas mileage and added maintenance expense. If you have an 2011+ era AWD Sienna make sure you budget $1500 or so around the 100,000 km mark to replace the viscous coupler. You will know it has started to fail with a whirring noise. Just do a search…you will see it’s rather common.