Toyo Tires

Luvmybmw · 09-24-2009, 10:25 AM

Anybody drive Toyo Tires? Proxes R1R, Proxes R888, Proxes RA1, Proxes TQ...just to name a few? Seem kind of expensive

Tom K. · 09-24-2009, 11:02 AM

After tiring of the spring/fall tire changeovers with little snow & ice in my area, I put a set of all-season Toyo Proxes 4s on my DD E46 a few months ago. So far they are giving a very good ride, good handling, no noise and and a slightly heavier steering feel compared to the Conti SportContact 2s they replaced. The price for four 225/45/17 tires was below $600 including mounting, balancing, valve stems & 6% state tax.

Tom

AlienDNA · 09-24-2009, 11:52 AM

I actually installed a set of R888s a couple of weeks ago in an effort to avoid changing tires for Solo II. Turns out they suck as street tires (heavy, stiff and LOUD - way louder than the old RA1) and they suck as autoslalom tires, too (sloooow turn in, sloppy at the limit and way down on grip compared to an actual slalom tire).

Every Toyo I've tried (some old mud lugs on my GMC pick-up, the OEM Proxes that came on my Miata, T1S, T1R and RA1) has the same 'problem' - they're not bad tires, but they're just not very good tires either. They will, however, wear like iron. If you all you need is something average, jump on a deal - just be aware that you'll likely have them a long time.

Luvmybmw · 09-24-2009, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by AlienDNA

I actually installed a set of R888s a couple of weeks ago in an effort to avoid changing tires for Solo II. Turns out they suck as street tires (heavy, stiff and LOUD - way louder than the old RA1) and they suck as autoslalom tires, too (sloooow turn in, sloppy at the limit and way down on grip compared to an actual slalom tire).

Every Toyo I've tried (some old mud lugs on my GMC pick-up, the OEM Proxes that came on my Miata, T1S, T1R and RA1) has the same 'problem' - they're not bad tires, but they're just not very good tires either. They will, however, wear like iron. If you all you need is something average, jump on a deal - just be aware that you'll likely have them a long time.

Thanks for the comments...I had heard this from a few other people, but just curious if anyone on this forum was running them on their 1...

M3R1 · 09-24-2009, 12:23 PM

I have R1R's and love them. They look awesome, and are very sticky... I was able to get 1.9 60' times with only two passes when I went to the track. I probably could have got 1.8's if I had one more pass. This was also without a burnout and running 36lbs (I didn't air down)... They are noisy, but that doesn't bother me a bit. Rain, I drive slow so I can't comment on their capabilities...

Pics in the link below.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...hlight=M3+reps

Good luck...

VMRWheels · 09-24-2009, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by M3R1

I have R1R's and love them. They look awesome, and are very sticky...

I would have to agree. I run 225/45/15 Toyo R1R's on my track car and they have worked flawlessly. Grip is amazing on them. These R1R's are up there with the new RS3, RE11, AD08, and Z1SS.

If you are looking for a dedicated track tire only, then the RA1 and R888 would be good tires to look into.

-Charles@VMRWheels

Endre · 09-25-2009, 12:58 AM

I use T1r for street, and R888 for track and im wery happy with both. The R888 is wery noisy on the street, but that is no problem for me.
I do realy need more than the stock camber in front to wear the R888 close to even on the track tho..

oscar757 · 02-06-2011, 08:27 PM

Can anyone tell does the Toyo T1 Sport have as rounded shoulder as the Toyo T1R?

pixelblue · 02-06-2011, 08:35 PM

RA1 have monster grip. Tire of choice among many hardcore racers. I wouldn't use them as dd though.

Eddy@ApexWheels · 02-06-2011, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by AlienDNA

I actually installed a set of R888s a couple of weeks ago in an effort to avoid changing tires for Solo II. Turns out they suck as street tires (heavy, stiff and LOUD - way louder than the old RA1) and they suck as autoslalom tires, too (sloooow turn in, sloppy at the limit and way down on grip compared to an actual slalom tire).

They are a track tire not an autocross tire. They suck for that use just like NT-01's.

SiN55 · 02-07-2011, 06:40 AM

Have experiences with T1R on Honda S2000 and Honda Civic Type R. Too soft for hard cornering but good grip and very good on the rain.

VMRWheels · 02-07-2011, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by oscar757

Can anyone tell does the Toyo T1 Sport have as rounded shoulder as the Toyo T1R?

Unfortunately I haven't had experience with this tire before. They dont offer this model here in the the states. T1R's run extremely narrow with rounded side walls though.

-Charles@VMRWheels

oscar757 · 02-07-2011, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by VMRWheels

Unfortunately I haven't had experience with this tire before. They dont offer this model here in the the states. T1R's run extremely narrow with rounded side walls though.

-Charles@VMRWheels

It might also be known as Toyo Proxes 1 in the states..?

09-24-2009, 10:25 AM	#1
Luvmybmw One Fast 1 53 Rep 747 Posts Drives: '08 AW e82 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana iTrader: (2)	Toyo Tires Anybody drive Toyo Tires? Proxes R1R, Proxes R888, Proxes RA1, Proxes TQ...just to name a few? Seem kind of expensive __________________
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09-24-2009, 11:02 AM	#2
Tom K. Major General 124 Rep 5,627 Posts Drives: '07 328iT, '13 Boxster Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	After tiring of the spring/fall tire changeovers with little snow & ice in my area, I put a set of all-season Toyo Proxes 4s on my DD E46 a few months ago. So far they are giving a very good ride, good handling, no noise and and a slightly heavier steering feel compared to the Conti SportContact 2s they replaced. The price for four 225/45/17 tires was below $600 including mounting, balancing, valve stems & 6% state tax. Tom
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09-24-2009, 11:52 AM	#3
AlienDNA Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 280 Posts Drives: 2008 135i LeMans Blue Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Margaritaville iTrader: (0)	I actually installed a set of R888s a couple of weeks ago in an effort to avoid changing tires for Solo II. Turns out they suck as street tires (heavy, stiff and LOUD - way louder than the old RA1) and they suck as autoslalom tires, too (sloooow turn in, sloppy at the limit and way down on grip compared to an actual slalom tire). Every Toyo I've tried (some old mud lugs on my GMC pick-up, the OEM Proxes that came on my Miata, T1S, T1R and RA1) has the same 'problem' - they're not bad tires, but they're just not very good tires either. They will, however, wear like iron. If you all you need is something average, jump on a deal - just be aware that you'll likely have them a long time. __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2008 135i Performance suspension, exhaust, grilles, front bumper, skirts, shift kit, spoiler. M3 front control arms, rear subframe bushings. Cobb'd.
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09-24-2009, 12:23 PM	#5
M3R1 Colonel 2173 Rep 2,355 Posts Drives: ///M2cs Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (5)	I have R1R's and love them. They look awesome, and are very sticky... I was able to get 1.9 60' times with only two passes when I went to the track. I probably could have got 1.8's if I had one more pass. This was also without a burnout and running 36lbs (I didn't air down)... They are noisy, but that doesn't bother me a bit. Rain, I drive slow so I can't comment on their capabilities... Pics in the link below. http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...hlight=M3+reps Good luck... __________________ BSM ///M2cs, 6spd
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09-25-2009, 12:58 AM	#7
Endre Lieutenant 17 Rep 420 Posts Drives: E36 M3 3.2 (321hp) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Molde iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E82 120d [10.00]	I use T1r for street, and R888 for track and im wery happy with both. The R888 is wery noisy on the street, but that is no problem for me. I do realy need more than the stock camber in front to wear the R888 close to even on the track tho.. __________________ 120d, M-sport, H&R springs,Remus Exhaust, 135I kidneys, 18"BMW performance with Toyo T1R.(summer) 17" style 207 with Michelin Xice(winter), 17" M3 replica with Toyo R888 (Track), Hardwired H/K GPS 810. SOLD! Now driving E36 M3 3.2 (321Hp) Track and Autox
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02-06-2011, 08:27 PM	#8
oscar757 member 0 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 135i, z3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Helsinki iTrader: (0)	Can anyone tell does the Toyo T1 Sport have as rounded shoulder as the Toyo T1R?
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02-06-2011, 08:35 PM	#9
pixelblue Colonel 140 Rep 2,234 Posts Drives: the silver bullet Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: northern virginia iTrader: (2) Garage List 2010 135i [8.90]	RA1 have monster grip. Tire of choice among many hardcore racers. I wouldn't use them as dd though. __________________ "I would quote everything pixelblue said, but you've already read it. Take it from someone who's put the 1 through its paces"
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02-07-2011, 06:40 AM	#11
SiN55 Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 262 Posts Drives: 135i N55 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Croatia iTrader: (0)	Have experiences with T1R on Honda S2000 and Honda Civic Type R. Too soft for hard cornering but good grip and very good on the rain.
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