Toyo T1r Or Proxes 4. Who's Ran Both?

[Beer Baron]

can I ask approximately what they cost, and in what size? I will quite likely need more soon!!!

[Leadfoot]

Here in Perth

Toyo Proxes T1R 235/45/R17 = $230ea

Maybe cheaper over east.

I previously ran Toyo Trampios 235/45/R17 and had some trouble with traction after upgrading to HKS2835ProS with 255rwkw.

With the T1R's on the back I can now give it full stick in first and second with minimal if any wheelspin.

I cant vouch for Proxes4 but they are only $10 to $20 cheaper at most.

Trampios were a pretty good tyre to begin with but T1R's after definately better again.

I am no longer getting the rear sliding out at Motorkahana's.

Others are getting very good results with T1R's for hillclimbs and Targawest.

can I ask approximately what they cost, and in what size? I will quite likely need more soon!!!

[Cubes]

With the proxes4's on the rear I can now 'almost' get all of second down. 3rd doesn't give the slightest hint of letting go.

First gear is still pretty useless but with half throttle it seems to hook well, short shift to second and then be a little soft on it.

[RBwhatever]

Interesting. Would you like to try the T1R's on the rear when the times comes? See what the grip difference would be........unless you have more power by then it would be a useless comparison.

[STATUS]

Trent, what Toyo tyres were on the S13 that Baron purchased. He was kind enough to give me a steer at PI and the tyres put up with about 5-6 laps and were still way better then i expected.

PS...hats off to the way that car is screwed together. Its a great car!

cheers, im glad you enjoyed driving it... it was hard to let go for both me and cat and seeing the pics at PI of all places made me regret it more

i like the proxes 4 but the T1r's are a bit better (less tread squirm) but the proxes 4 do everything we need them too.

[Beer Baron]

cheers, im glad you enjoyed driving it... it was hard to let go for both me and cat and seeing the pics at PI of all places made me regret it more

i like the proxes 4 but the T1r's are a bit better (less tread squirm) but the proxes 4 do everything we need them too.

Don't be sad. Both you and Cat have an open invitation to drive it any time you are up in Sydney. we can do EC or Oran Park. they aren't quite PI but still good fun.

[NYTSKY]

Where do you keep your toys BB in a hanger?

Congrats on the buy,very nice example of an S13.

[sky30]

Joel, have you tried Federal ss595 yet??

, i had toyos, and found federalsgave better traction, for less money.

[Cubes]

No unfortunately they are unable to get the size I am after.

[NYTSKY]

I just printed a price list for Federal(at work) they have a 595RSR its a semi slick for $209 for 17s

Dont know if that helps anyone.

[limpus]

Can anyone here comment on how the proxes4 would compare against the hankook rs2?

[Trust33]

well I don't want to whore up the thread too much, but I did at least give one helpful reply!

I bought an S13 silvia. quite a few mods. but some of the main ones: SR20, 2 way lsd, Trust T518Z, stainless mani, Blitz/ORC clutch, PFC, 550injectors, Z32 AFM, S14 box, coil-overs, 5 stud conversion, R33 brakes, FMIC, trust exhaust, Uras N+ kit etc. took it to phillip island on the weekend. and I will see you at some drift practice soon! seems all the cool kids are doing it, and you can show me how! I'm novice.

very nice. i was going to say those mods and u arnt going to be driftng it. youve got the perfect car to do it in. i will help you on your beginers journey. nudge nudge.also give the wheel to chris and let him give u a few pointers. he's usuallly out at the IDA prac days.

ahh yes and the tyres! that was what this thread is about! wasnt it?

[Trust33]

I just printed a price list for Federal(at work) they have a 595RSR its a semi slick for $209 for 17s

Dont know if that helps anyone.

what price are the shops selling them at?

[siddr20]

I bought some t1rs for the fronts last year on my buddyclub p1s.

Excellent rubbers for track and normal road use.

T1rs have a lot off grip and i highly recommened them. Also they didnt seem to wear out quickly either- actually still had like 7mm of thread left after ages with one track day!!

GO BUY IT!!

[Rinse It]

what price are the shops selling them at?

I just got quoted $285 for 235/45/17 (same price at 2 places) 595RS... anyone know better around Sydney...?

[aquariuz6]

+1 On T1R's.

Bought a pair of 235/45/17 early last year. They are still in great shape.

Their not cheap to buy but they are great with grip in turns. Sticks right to the ground.

[Cubes]

I'm really happy with the proxes4. BUT they do tend to squeel a tad especially when hard on the brakes.

I can brake hard enough so that they are constantly squeeling but not locking. Quite a progressive feeling tyre.

No doubt t1r's are better but none the less these proxes4 are still excellent value for the $$.

Next time.. I'm now can't wait to try the t1r's considering how good these proxes4 are.

[r_speedfreak_r]

This may be outta place but has anyone got any comparisons between the toyo proxes ra1 and the r888

[GTR-N1]

Well, i've got the T1R's, only in 205/55/R16 so they're not very big. Ummm they've been pretty good, Awesome traction for a road tyre. The Proxes 4's were $10 cheaper than the T1R's in the same size at the time i bought mine.

There's some drifters in the Toyo drift series using the proxes 4's to drift on. The twin turboed LS1 R34 (the red one, i can't remember the team name or driver) uses them. Apparently they're quite consistent when used for drifting and when the tread wears down. As for street use, ican't comment on that. But it can't be bad.

I figured for myslef, why not get toyo's flagship tyre for just the few extra $$. Well it was only $10 per tyre for me at the time. Plus the wet weather grip was unbelievable. I've got the usual 190-200rwkw, on a soaked wet bituman(not even hot mix) on a standard take off not dumping the clutch, it would grip under full acceleration and not even lose traction on gear changes. Pretty good in my books. Great aquaplaning resistance too.

One thing i did notice, as soon as i got them on the car, in just regular driving and harder driving (twisties) you could feel that the tread was quite soft and there was a quite noticable extra amount of side to side movement in the tread. But this icky feeling soon dissappeared after a couple of weeks and some driving on them.

So thats all the experience i have to offer.

I've only run the Proxes 4 on my rear wheels (until the front ones RE01s are replaced) and during the Putty Rd Cruise and going up and down Hawkebury Hts, I'm getting quite a deal of side to side movement in them as you said. This happens especially as the tyres heat up. It's quite disconcerting. I'm running 37lb pressure in them as well. I'm wondering as to whether I should replace the fronts soon with T1Rs instead??? Or do you think that after another 500Km (since they've done 500Km already), they should settle down???

Thanks for advice.

Tez

[Cubes]

My Proxes4 did take a little while for them to stop feeling squirmy. A few weeks so a good 1000km's.