Quick Review -- Toyo Proxes T1R
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Quick Review -- Toyo Proxes T1R
Just installed a set on my OEM 19" rims -- maintained stock sizes of 225/40 and 245/40 front and rear.
Of note, the fronts have even less rim protection than the OEM Bridgestones had. There is absolutely no margin of error for any contact with curbs -- parallel parkers beware.
First thing I noticed was how much nicer these ride than the Bridgestones. Major improvement in ride quality. They are both quieter and softer riding -- something I was after as this car is a daily driver, not a track car. I have read complaints that the sidewalls are too soft on these -- and while there is a noticeable difference compared to the Bridgestones, it's hardly enough to make me concerned. My favorite morning highway on ramp is just as much fun as always. My guess is that hard track driving would probably suffer, but these sure seem competent enough for daily driving.
The only complaint so far is that these tires follow the micro-gooves in the cement highways more than I'd like -- of course, not an issue on pavement. Certainly not a deal breaker.
Has not rained yet, but is supposed to later in the week. I'll post a reply with an opinion about rain driving later.
Of note, the fronts have even less rim protection than the OEM Bridgestones had. There is absolutely no margin of error for any contact with curbs -- parallel parkers beware.
First thing I noticed was how much nicer these ride than the Bridgestones. Major improvement in ride quality. They are both quieter and softer riding -- something I was after as this car is a daily driver, not a track car. I have read complaints that the sidewalls are too soft on these -- and while there is a noticeable difference compared to the Bridgestones, it's hardly enough to make me concerned. My favorite morning highway on ramp is just as much fun as always. My guess is that hard track driving would probably suffer, but these sure seem competent enough for daily driving.
The only complaint so far is that these tires follow the micro-gooves in the cement highways more than I'd like -- of course, not an issue on pavement. Certainly not a deal breaker.
Has not rained yet, but is supposed to later in the week. I'll post a reply with an opinion about rain driving later.
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Originally Posted by zackt69
The rear breaks loose pretty easy in the rain with the T1R's
To the other poster who asked about noise -- I find these substantially quieter than the OEM Bridgestones. And they have a superior ride.
Ultimate dry grip seems similar to the Bridgestones, though the softer sidewalls make the car feel more loose at turn in. Perfectly fine for a daily driver.
Hopefully, they last longer than 18k miles, which was about it for the Bridgestones.
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Originally Posted by maxximase
Just installed a set on my OEM 19" rims -- maintained stock sizes of 225/40 and 245/40 front and rear.
Of note, the fronts have even less rim protection than the OEM Bridgestones had. There is absolutely no margin of error for any contact with curbs -- parallel parkers beware.
First thing I noticed was how much nicer these ride than the Bridgestones. Major improvement in ride quality. They are both quieter and softer riding -- something I was after as this car is a daily driver, not a track car. I have read complaints that the sidewalls are too soft on these -- and while there is a noticeable difference compared to the Bridgestones, it's hardly enough to make me concerned. My favorite morning highway on ramp is just as much fun as always. My guess is that hard track driving would probably suffer, but these sure seem competent enough for daily driving.
The only complaint so far is that these tires follow the micro-gooves in the cement highways more than I'd like -- of course, not an issue on pavement. Certainly not a deal breaker.
Has not rained yet, but is supposed to later in the week. I'll post a reply with an opinion about rain driving later.
Of note, the fronts have even less rim protection than the OEM Bridgestones had. There is absolutely no margin of error for any contact with curbs -- parallel parkers beware.
First thing I noticed was how much nicer these ride than the Bridgestones. Major improvement in ride quality. They are both quieter and softer riding -- something I was after as this car is a daily driver, not a track car. I have read complaints that the sidewalls are too soft on these -- and while there is a noticeable difference compared to the Bridgestones, it's hardly enough to make me concerned. My favorite morning highway on ramp is just as much fun as always. My guess is that hard track driving would probably suffer, but these sure seem competent enough for daily driving.
The only complaint so far is that these tires follow the micro-gooves in the cement highways more than I'd like -- of course, not an issue on pavement. Certainly not a deal breaker.
Has not rained yet, but is supposed to later in the week. I'll post a reply with an opinion about rain driving later.
Thanks in advance
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I have had my T1-R's in the rain already (just bought my car on Tuesday and they had T1-R's on it)...
it was confidence inspiring compared to the Mich 4 seasons tire (not a pilot) that I had on my 740...
it was confidence inspiring compared to the Mich 4 seasons tire (not a pilot) that I had on my 740...
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Originally Posted by maxximase
Sure, but so would any other tire. You can control that with your right foot. What's important is hydroplane resistance. I drove in light rain yesterday for the first time -- not really enough to assess hydroplaning though.
To the other poster who asked about noise -- I find these substantially quieter than the OEM Bridgestones. And they have a superior ride.
Ultimate dry grip seems similar to the Bridgestones, though the softer sidewalls make the car feel more loose at turn in. Perfectly fine for a daily driver.
Hopefully, they last longer than 18k miles, which was about it for the Bridgestones.
To the other poster who asked about noise -- I find these substantially quieter than the OEM Bridgestones. And they have a superior ride.
Ultimate dry grip seems similar to the Bridgestones, though the softer sidewalls make the car feel more loose at turn in. Perfectly fine for a daily driver.
Hopefully, they last longer than 18k miles, which was about it for the Bridgestones.
OT but, are you a former Max owner too?
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OT but, are you a former Max owner too?
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Originally Posted by cloud
did the sidewall feel mushy?
Originally Posted by Me, in the first post in this thread
I have read complaints that the sidewalls are too soft on these -- and while there is a noticeable difference compared to the Bridgestones, it's hardly enough to make me concerned. My favorite morning highway on ramp is just as much fun as always. My guess is that hard track driving would probably suffer, but these sure seem competent enough for daily driving.
