Tires: Anyone tried TOYO Proxes T1R's?
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Tires: Anyone tried TOYO Proxes T1R's?
Still shopping for new tires and was looking at Toyo's as a potential new purchase.... anyone with any experience driving with any style of TOYO's and in particular the R888's or Proxes?
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I hear they don't grip too well in dry or wet, they at best mediocre tires. I would suggest stickier tires such as the new Kumho XS or the new Nitto NT-05. Nitto NT-05 have proven to be better than Dunlop Star Spec but with a lower price tag, however, people say that the Star Spec tires has a better feel to it. Good luck
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I run the T1Rs on my Audi and they are an excellent tire. I find these tires have excellent grip in the dry. Search this site, in particular the E55 forum, they all say good things about the T1Rs as well. I've found grip in the rain to be perfectly fine as well.
I can say with certainty though they suck in the snow, especially with the steep hills here in Seattle. Although that is probably obvious being a summer performance tire.
I can say with certainty though they suck in the snow, especially with the steep hills here in Seattle. Although that is probably obvious being a summer performance tire.
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I hear they don't grip too well in dry or wet, they at best mediocre tires. I would suggest stickier tires such as the new Kumho XS or the new Nitto NT-05. Nitto NT-05 have proven to be better than Dunlop Star Spec but with a lower price tag, however, people say that the Star Spec tires has a better feel to it. Good luck
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I ran the T1R's on my C55 and was very happy with them. They had good overall performance. Not on par with my favorite PS2's. Since I am not tracking the car, I am not too concerned about lap times.
I will probably go to them or PS2's at about 8-10k miles when my 2nd set of Pirelli rears wear out.
I will probably go to them or PS2's at about 8-10k miles when my 2nd set of Pirelli rears wear out.
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Thanks for the replies guys... I am going to try the TR1's. I had the Kumho's on my 350Z and they were VERY noisy even noisier than the BFG T/A KDW's...
I got quoted $824 (plus tax etc) for the 4 with 235/40 18's for the front and 275/35 18's for the rear
I got quoted $824 (plus tax etc) for the 4 with 235/40 18's for the front and 275/35 18's for the rear
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mmm i also run the T1Rs, I thot they are kinda noisy, but maybe i haven't heard how bad the other tires are like but comparing to like the PS2
but yea they are some great summer tires with nice grip!
but yea they are some great summer tires with nice grip!
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I don't like the set on my car. I somehow got 2 sets of tires that were out of round. This was verified by 2 independant shops and the dealership (which isn't where i bought them from). They still shake. I still thought it wasn't possible until someone else with an W211 E55 said he had the exact same experience. I can't wait for them to wear out and have them replaced. Thier customer service is horrendous as well.
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I hear they don't grip too well in dry or wet, they at best mediocre tires. I would suggest stickier tires such as the new Kumho XS or the new Nitto NT-05. Nitto NT-05 have proven to be better than Dunlop Star Spec but with a lower price tag, however, people say that the Star Spec tires has a better feel to it. Good luck
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Was that price online or local? I have been thinking about the T1R's too.
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Went to Kauffman's this morning and went ahead and ordered the Toyo T1R's, I flipped flop back and forth with the Michelin PS2's but took a chance and went with the Toyo's at ~$425 total less cost. Got the 4 Toyo's for just under $900 (tax and install incl.) Went with 235/40 and 275/35 18's.
If these don't work then what the heck I'll just change all 4 to Michelin's next time or even maybe Nitto's...
Tires will be installed on Monday... will have fun finsihing off the PZERO's tomorrow...
If these don't work then what the heck I'll just change all 4 to Michelin's next time or even maybe Nitto's...
Tires will be installed on Monday... will have fun finsihing off the PZERO's tomorrow...
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i had them on my M3 way back wen and I remember them as a solid tire (after my bridgestone sidewalls cracked)
if i remember correctly, they were substantially cheaper than other tires in the same category - close to 25% cheaper
i wont be tracking the car so Ill be getting the T1-R's on my 360 forged 19's
if i remember correctly, they were substantially cheaper than other tires in the same category - close to 25% cheaper
i wont be tracking the car so Ill be getting the T1-R's on my 360 forged 19's
