What Brand of timing belt to buy?

[tousi]

I'm confused as to what brand of timing belt to buy. Would oem be better than aftermarket? i had a friend that snap his aftermarket belt 40,000 miles later. Would it be best to buy oem or is there a better high quality brand out ther and what brand is it? lmk

[djarno]

I'd go with an aftermarket timing belt, such as HKS. They make great timing belts.

[Eye8Pussies]

I'd just stick with OEM unless you need some stronger belt for some reason

[tousi]

would aftermarket ones last as long as the oem ones? i just want a belt that will last longest or as long as possible.

[djarno]

If you have an engine with no mods, stick with OEM. Like what Eye8Pussies said, an OEM is good for stock. If you have a modded engine, then get aftermarket. OEM would probably be best because they cost less and they do last long.

[JMSinMD]

I have plenty of stuff done to my car but I would only put Toyota fluids, belts, seals, etc. They cost more for a reason, Toyota doesn't put their name on shit. I feel their parts are as reliable as their cars. Also if anything did fail prematurely Im sure they would stand behind their product. Jon.

[Gary_602Z]

You want to buy aftermarket and then you ask if they would last as long as oem? Just get the oem.

Gary

[zoni]

i say it doesnt matter.

and since when does HKS make timing belts for a camry???? they make 6 timing belts all together...
http://www.hksusa.com/products/?id=2937

[DFBonnett]

Originally Posted by tousi

would aftermarket ones last as long as the oem ones? i just want a belt that will last longest or as long as possible.

There is aftermarket quality and aftermarket junk. Personally, I'd go with OEM followed by Gates.
FWIW
YMMV

[AMScamrySE]

This should not be a discussion... OEM.

When it comes to somthing as important as a timing belt, saving a couple dollars doesnt matter.

[tojawent]

Go with a quality aftermarket belt like Dayco. Less expensive but may actually last longer than the OEM. I race Dayco belts on a GT-1 Camaro in SCCA for a reason: they make the best belts and hoses!

[zoni]

^ agreed 100%