Recent content by xhasse

I have a 1998 Toyota 4 Runner. 108k miles. I get it serviced at the dealership every 3-4 months.. I got it seviced today(oil/filter change, inspection). All checked out well, but I was told I needed new tires. I could tell, but I did some calling around for price quotes. Went to a local...

I know Dunloop, Michelin, Firestone, Bridgestone are all name brand tires.. I am looking for a good tire but was told other tires are as good as these. Should I trust a name I never heard before? Are there tire brands I should avoid? I have a 1998 Toyota 4 runner and I need four new tires.

I have a 2003 Toyota Rav4 with 45k miles. I bought it in 2006 and have only replaced the front brakes since then (about a year ago). I was told last year (a few months ago) that the brakes are fine. BUT... here's what happened, when I am backing out of a parking space or out of my driveway and...