Toyo Spectrum

Price Paid:  $95.00 from tire dealer

Year / Model Reviewed:
 P225 60R 16

Summary:
I bought a new set of Toyo Spectrum tires for my 2003 Honda Odyssey. On Thanksgiving Day 2008 the left front tire blew out. We did not hit anything. Then on Christmas Day 2008(one month later) the right front blew out. Neither time was there anything(nail) in the tire. I'm a 52 year old car-guy and I'm positive the tires were inflated properly. The Toyo's were installed 3-15-07 and had less than 17000 miles on them.At about 12000 they became quite noisy. When I looked closely at the sidewall,it read MADE IN CHINA. I think I got a set of defective tires? What is my next step? Replaced all four with BF GOODRICH TRACTION TA for 110 a tire including tax, balance, "stem" and disposal.Pretty good!

Strengths:
Price

Weaknesses:
Chinese made,noise,2 blowouts at less than 17000 miles

Similar Products Used:
none

Price Paid:  $0.00

Year / Model Reviewed:
2000 Mercury

Summary:
This is my 3rd set of Toyo Spectrums. They seem to last forever when rotated. They are pretty quiet, even on the highway. Can not figure out why people think they are noisy. Would buy again.

Strengths:
last, good traction in rain and snow, quiet

Weaknesses:
none

Price Paid:  $0.00 from Honda Dealer

Year / Model Reviewed:
2006 toyo spectrum

Summary:
These tires are way too noisy. Our dealer put them on, and after rotating they got even louder. Rides ok, but don;t get these if you want to be able to talk inside your car.

Weaknesses:
NOISE!!!!

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
Less than 1 month

Visitors rate this review
4.00 of 5, 4.00 votes

Price Paid:  $78.00 from AAFES Online

Year / Model Reviewed:
2006 Toyo Spectrum

Summary:
I had these tires on my Honda Odessey and loved them. I just bought them for my Kia Sedona and look forward to many years of use. As for the huy that said they were no good on SNow and Ice. NOt true. I tried to spin out with these tires on my Odessey and could not. THey are exceptional tires that I would recommend to anyone. Very quiet on the road as well.

Strengths:
Quiet, Resists hydraplaning, Reasonably priced and long lasting.

Weaknesses:
None to speak of.

Similar Products Used:
Hancook( short life tires)

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Visitors rate this review
3.86 of 5, 7.00 votes

Price Paid:  $92.00 from Les Schwab

Year / Model Reviewed:
2003 Spectrum P225/60TR-16

Summary:
I haven't ownwed tires this good since the Goodyear Polygalasses on my 57 Chevey back in 70. Granted that most of the miles we have put on these puppies are highway, but I'm almost at 90K and only one looks like it my not make it to 100K. Probably have rotated them 3 or 4 times max and has an alignment done when thet were purchased. As for the noise problems that the ONE bad reviewer has experienced I wonder if the installers did a cra**y balancing or alignment on his vehicle. We average over 50K a year and I will replace them (if ever needed) with another set. A definite 11 on a 10 scale!!

Strengths:
Quiet, trouble free, excellent handling (dry Wet and Ice)

Weaknesses:
Can you say NO

Similar Products Used:
Michelins that came on it lasted not quite as long and would have cost more to replace with same