Tom S

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September 9, 2006, on Toyota Sienna Review:
I own a 2005 Sienna XLE AWD that I purchased new in March 2005. With around 15,000 miles on it, I am experiencing the runflat tire feathering problem and wear problem. In addition, I have noted that each of my rims have corrossion, as indicated by the finish bubbling from the edge of the paint in the opening and eminating toward the outer area. Toyota has agreed to replace all four tires at no cost to me (I thought they were doing me a favor until this weekend when I received a notice from the U.S District Court indicating this is the settlement in a class action law suit against Toyota). As far as the rims are concerned, they are willing to "give" me two if I buy two at a cost of $904, which I refuse. This is clearly a manufacturing defect to me (poor paint process/lack of paint), but Toyota refuses to budge. I'd be interested to hear from other folks that have the 17 inch aluminum alloy rims if they have a similar problem. The dealer's service manager tells me that he has seen ...