tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081254330907008604.post2645814816570178493..comments2023-04-30T09:12:56.208-05:00Comments on Twists and Leanings: One of Those DaysKeith - Circle Bluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11992667666539622569noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081254330907008604.post-85678257556033170432012-01-17T17:37:34.333-06:002012-01-17T17:37:34.333-06:00We've had nothing but problems with the tire p...We've had nothing but problems with the tire pressure system on our Toyota Sienna. Whenever the temperature drops so does the reliability of the system. Makes it a waste of time. The only thing worse are the "run flat tires". We are on set #3 in 50K miles at $2K per set. And not a single real puncture. They would just stop holding air.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081254330907008604.post-20560676033371314872012-01-16T19:48:37.463-06:002012-01-16T19:48:37.463-06:00Got the gauge Saturday. Got the tire repaired this...Got the gauge Saturday. Got the tire repaired this morning. It was all good. Life has a way of balancing things out. It is a wondrous thing.Keith - Circle Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11992667666539622569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081254330907008604.post-24281118422365193472012-01-16T19:46:48.091-06:002012-01-16T19:46:48.091-06:00Tiny,
You are correct it isn't the greatest sn...Tiny,<br />You are correct it isn't the greatest snow car I've ever owned. My favorite all time vehicle was a Suzuki Samurai. I drove that thing anywhere I wanted to go. I used to almost always have 4WD or AWD cars or SUVs, but living in the City and living in Missouri where there just aren't enough snow days to warrant it, I drive a Yaris and like it a lot. Besides it seems I've sort of out grown the need to go out looking to get stuck. That said, a nice camo Ural does call to me. That could be fun to take on a few drifts.Keith - Circle Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11992667666539622569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081254330907008604.post-28243813626852590952012-01-16T19:38:51.560-06:002012-01-16T19:38:51.560-06:00Sonja,
I actually do a walk around and check the l...Sonja,<br />I actually do a walk around and check the lights and turn signals, but with the older tires an eyeball check was enough. And, truthfully it was this time, I just didn't trust my instincts. There is a lesson in that.Keith - Circle Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11992667666539622569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081254330907008604.post-58643073656667968152012-01-16T19:35:50.565-06:002012-01-16T19:35:50.565-06:00I've heard lots of stories about the unreliabi...I've heard lots of stories about the unreliability of those sensors, but I was watching. The problem with these newer low profile tires it is really difficult to tell when they are low. I now have a gauge this won't happen again. By the way, when I took the tire in to get it fixed the manager of the store said with the crazy temperature swings we've been having the sensors have been coming on left and right.Keith - Circle Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11992667666539622569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081254330907008604.post-27805138001441587802012-01-16T17:49:39.438-06:002012-01-16T17:49:39.438-06:00Everything is connected? I'll bet something r...Everything is connected? I'll bet something really great happens when you go to get your tire gauge today!irondadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821323482397075170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081254330907008604.post-79574723657473133002012-01-15T10:29:20.672-06:002012-01-15T10:29:20.672-06:00I love the little Yaris, almost bought one before ...I love the little Yaris, almost bought one before I moved back to WI. Not a good drift buster...<br /><br />Sounds like you had one of those tiresome sort of days that ends with a sigh. You have reminded me that my car needs a checkup and oil change! Thanks!Martha https://www.blogger.com/profile/02785787084073523841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081254330907008604.post-61459523523189031872012-01-14T23:44:45.017-06:002012-01-14T23:44:45.017-06:00The tire pressure sensor did never work correctly ...The tire pressure sensor did never work correctly on my Merc. The tire was almost flat, and the sensor... didn't tell zip. Like checking the bike, I always visually check the tire pressure and do a walk around my car before I hit the road. I might be paranoid, but it only cost another 30 secs to check of one is road safe. German driver training kicking in, I guess...SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8081254330907008604.post-82296478497974172542012-01-14T22:17:32.529-06:002012-01-14T22:17:32.529-06:00Bummer that the tire went flat.
On our old Nissan...Bummer that the tire went flat.<br /><br />On our old Nissan Versa the tire pressure sensor always would come on during a certain stretch of highway. The dealer told me that certain radio waves or cell towers can cause interference while the tires are talking to the computer.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.com