Toyota Matrix Tire/Wheel Questions

calinmd

Hi Diva
I got a set of Hankook Optimo H727's for my '07 Matrix (and my wife's '99 Corolla too) and like them very much. I had a little trouble getting my local mechanic to get them (he wanted to sell me what he wanted to sell me) so I just ordered them online myself (Tire Rack) had them delivered to my house, then installed by the local guy. Turned out to be cheaper that way, too.

It seemed strange at first to have tires delivered right to my house (UPS) but it worked out perfectly. I could also have chosen to have them delivered directly to my mechanic...

They were highly rated by Consumer Reports, for what it's worth. That aside, they're good, and seem to be wearing well.

Hope this helps
Cal

louy

Just put a set of Hankook Optimo H727's on my Matrix over the weekend. Very pleased in the last 3 days.

friday414

My wife drives her Toyota very gently. I reversed the tires on the rims last fall-like 13 months ago. Now they are cupped again. I found a shop that understands the problem. The wheel alignment specialist and I talked for some time and I trust him. I have been a mechanic for 45+ years so he was up front and honest with me. He is going to make the camber come back to where it should be. Like I said in previous posts, Toyota is not going to admit to any fault in this. They still have the runaway cars dangling around their necks and it has brought them down. I bought Toyota on the success of their racing programs. That was a big mistake. I will never buy anything Toyota ever again. Seeing them dance around this problem and the runaway cars is an exercise in politics. Since the economy has gone south most industries have gotten real picky with warranty claims. The auto and motorcycle industries both are well known "dancers" when you want something fixed. If the economy is strong you could write some emails and keep after them and get your own way but not in today's world. For the few dollars it would cost to fix this properly Toyota has lost a customer for good. I tell everyone I know about how they danced like little monkeys around the solution and lied to my face. The service manager with his innocent routine made me so mad. I never reveal the depth of my understanding of the problem. Just go into my Columbo routine and see how much condecendence they give me. Friday

taxminia0311

I have a 2003 matrix fwd and after reading all of the compliants pertaining to the tire issue I was think that perhaps I should do the same to my vehicle and have the Camber Adjustment kit K929 MOOG installed on the matrix...also did the solution completly repaired it for you vehicle????? and has any other issue pertaining to the tires come up and if so what was the next steps that you had to take to solve it. [Email removed]

taxminia0311

All I keep reading is blah, blah, blah, but no one has come up with a permantly resolution witht the matrix tire issue.
can someone pleaseeee ******* tell me that the issue was solve and how instead of blabbing out garbage that no resolution to the tire issue please ppl get with the program...and I want a permant resolution not a temporary one...thank you Dam

friday414

It has been discussed. MOOG makes a repair part. On mine, I saved the $$ of buying a part and had the alignment tech open up the adjustment slot so the camber could be set at a value that made the tires "flatter" on the road. My car is alot quieter now. The MOOG part has been discussed and a part number was shown. Toyota won't admit to any problem-EVER! This is my last Toyota. I got the biggest runaround ever by them. I have 45 years heavy duty truck repair and a racing background even longer but just played dumb like Peter Falk in the Columbo TV series. They will never get a penny from me again. Rick in Ohio

taxminia0311

Can you please give me the beakdown of how and what did you do to solve the issue so that I can have my mechanic do the same on my 2003 matrix xr and did this solve the entire issue pertaining to the tire wearing down sooner that the warrenty also I also live in ohio and was wondering what "All season tires" do you recommend for the type of cars that we drive...Thanks dude Lorain, ohio. [Email removed]

mantech

Is 205/16"/60 tire are okay? I am planning to change my tire, so far the ODO is 100200kms.
It seems the 55 series is noisier than 60.

bodabucci

bodabucci

I am looking for suggestions on tires for my mom. She has a 2009 Matrix base model. Front wheel drive, no traction control, and from the few times I have driven it, a very touchy throttle. She loves the car but is scared of it in winter driving. She says her old geo prism would run circles around the Matrix in 1/2 inch of snow. Any thoughts? and thank you . First time user in here and after reading the discussions i am questioning how good her little car really is.. lol

zs735

I have same issue with 2008 Matrix (base). When i moved rear tyres to the front, i noticed a light wear on the inside of the rear tyres. When moved forward, cupping sound started. it was more pronounced on the right rear tire.
I have a 2008 Corolla as well; never had this issue but then again; it run 185/65/R15 vs 205/55/R16.
I got the car aligned and rear right camber was -1.25 within the spec. Question is as follows - can the rear camber be adjusted without the shim kit or do you need it in order to get it right?
Any suggestions would be appreciated for Toronto area.
Also, i am considering replacing 205 with 185 set like the corolla. The dealership confirmed no issues with that on my model.

jenyaya

Hi, my kindred Matrix people!  I just found this thread, and am trying to figure out what to do. I have a 2005 Matrix XR and have had lots of issues with these tires!!! I also live in New Orleans and I had been blaming the streets here, which are more like a Third World country!!  I initially came on here to find out what tires people recommend, and am distressed to hear about the uneven wear problems everyone has had. 

So, has anyone had success with adjusting the camber/ alignment settings? Or anything else? Any chance Toyota will help?   Also, does anyone happen to know if the Pontiac Vibe also has the same issues? I know the 2005 Matrix and Vibe  are essentially the same car. 

I am thinking I might just buy used tires since new tires probably won't last anyway! 

Thanks, and I hope to to hear from someone

Jen

jenyaya

Also, do you guys recommend I go with the factory tire size? A few people got the 205-60-16, and  someone said they were trying 185-55-16?

 Thanks again!
Jem

facthuntress

I'm on my fifth set of tires, sadly it's 2016. How about a class action lawsuit?