They are really nice.
For you T1-S fans here is the verdict.
Cheaper, softer, grippier, better curb guard, quieter, deeper tread, better looking sidewall with neato R graphic.
My sizes are 235/35 19 265/30 19



Dudes also check the Vader13 ghetto mod..^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
I sprayed my front grills with black gloss spray paint.
They look new and shiny again...

whoops posted this in the w203 section too. What I did was post in the wrong section (w203 non amg)
Then I popped opened this forum and did not see it. So I posted here again.
I need to get my *** off the comp.

hmmm, i might give the T1R a shot when my nittos are gone

I've had my T1R's about a month or so and luv'um! Grip as good as the PS2 I just took off. They also look great.

i got the same tire and size setup as you and i love them too. it's quiet and has great traction. i love the discount on them too!

Do you have any experience of Toyo`s on 18`s?

My Pirelli`s are looking thin - need a good wet weather tyre...

If price wasn't an issue would you choose the T1-R or the PS2?

pop!
There goes my 7th tire, my C55 friends...
and I owned this car for a year..

Im going to purchase T-1Rs for my car as well.
I heard from previous threads that 235's in front and 255's in the rear fits our stock rims...can anyone verify again?

hey vader, have you tried goodyear eagel f1 gs-d3 and if so, are they better or worse than the toyo t1r?

I have not rocked eagles since my Nova SS in 92..lol

i had the gs-d3s on my lorinser wheels in sizes 235/35 and 265/30 19's, they were great.

Same weight as the T1-S?

Although I generally HATE Goodyears, the GS-D3 is less of a piece of merde than usual. However, you would do better with Michelins or Toyos

I've had Goodyear F1 GS-D3's on my C55 for about a month now, they are great! Reallly good in the rain, good in the dry, break away nice while cornering and are very quite...I had Michelin Pilot Sports on my old C32 and they shredded, The OEM Pirelli's on the C55 were junk and failed after less than 10,000 miles. A friend of mine has Toyo's on his S4 and loves them. I was more or less hesitant to buy Goodyears but after living with them on my R32 (sold) I really think they are a great tire for the price. certainly great if you live in an area of frequent rain.

hey marktini, you live in chicago and if you don't mind we should meet up so i can see how the C55 feels w/ the F1 gs-d3, if not too much trouble. pm me if you like.

we need to start having meets in chicago. I'm down to bring my slk55 pm if this ever happens. I'm definitely interested.

i'm definately down w/ a chi-meet. i had mention that in the gather/meet section but it seems like nothing was ever done.

I've had the T1-S on my C32 (and my old Saab) and currently have the Goodyears. I think the Goodyears are much better on the C32 than the T1-S. Stiffer sidewall, better turn in, overall grip and quiet. My T1-S became very loud on the C32 and I never tracked or autocrossed the car with the Toyo's (Victoracers for the track/autocross) to cause unusual wear.

Hopefully, the T1-R is better. I'm not a Toyo hater; I use RA-1's on my WRX and like them.

I have the Michelin PS-2 on my new Boxster S and they seem great. I wanted them on the C32 but they were backordered in 255/40-17 at the time I was buying. However, for the price I think I'll buy the Goodyears again for the C32.

i too had the goodyear gsd3's but the price difference between goodyear and toyo was too much to pass up. so far, the t1-r has been great.

The Goodyear F1 are priced insane 225/40/18 are $150 ea. 255/35/18 are like $200 ea. (low stock on the 255s) With shipping set should be ~ $750-$775

the Toyo's seems to be a good deal too
its like 850 shipped with road hazard warranty
255s rear and 235 front...

where did you find that deal?

https://www.tiresavings.com/

Toyo Proxes T1-R 235/40ZR18
2 X$161.00= 322.00
Road Hazard Program for 317129133
2 X $25.76= 51.52
Toyo Proxes T1-R 255/35ZR18
2 X $190.00= $ 380.00
Road Hazard Program for 317129149
2X $30.40 = $60.80

This tire is Back Ordered and will ship as soon as stock arrives.

UPS Ground Shipping: 36.62
Road Hazard Plan: 112.32
Sales Tax: 0.00
Total: 850.94



hope you find this useful!

We'll see how long these last you Vader