I got new tires yesterday- Toyo Proxes T1-S
09-03-2001, 05:57 AM
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They are excellent tires. I recommend them. It was raining when I left Butler Tire, so I went to my favorite twisty hilly country road near my house and tested the wet-weather grip, with good results. The magazines say that they are better than the T1 Pluses that they replace, and I believe it (I had T1 Pluses before these). I think that all of the race cars in the Speedvision Touring Car and GT series use the T1-Ss. They look like they're one step below an F1 intermediate.
09-04-2001, 01:21 AM
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yes the T1-S are really nice tires and expensive too.
For some crazy ballz out performance, try a set of S0-3's, they are a bit pricey also, even the discontinued S0-2's are still one of the best gripping tire.
For some crazy ballz out performance, try a set of S0-3's, they are a bit pricey also, even the discontinued S0-2's are still one of the best gripping tire.
09-04-2001, 06:50 AM
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dealers opinion
Originally posted by Turbo95Max
yes the T1-S are really nice tires and expensive too.
For some crazy ballz out performance, try a set of S0-3's, they are a bit pricey also, even the discontinued S0-2's are still one of the best gripping tire.
yes the T1-S are really nice tires and expensive too.
For some crazy ballz out performance, try a set of S0-3's, they are a bit pricey also, even the discontinued S0-2's are still one of the best gripping tire.
He recommends the Bridegstones for all out performance and better wet handling, but says they are only good for about 24,000 miles. On the other hand, the Proxes is almost as good and should get about 45,000 miles out of it, according to him.
Canadian prices: Proxes: $301.00 canadian
Potenza:$275.00
09-04-2001, 02:01 PM
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the S0-3's last longer then the S0-2's. S0-2's had wear rating of 180 while S0-3's are 220 rated. S0-2's lasted my uncle's Porsche 16,000 with occisional track duty.
09-04-2001, 09:21 PM
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My top four tire choices
Since I run 235/40/18, so the selection is limited.
1. Toyo Proxy T1S - Awesome wet and dry. A little pricy
2. Bridgestone RE730 - Favorite among .org members
3. Kumho Supra 712 - Inexpensive for the performance
4. Dunlop SP9000 - About the same peformance and $ as the T1S.
1. Toyo Proxy T1S - Awesome wet and dry. A little pricy
2. Bridgestone RE730 - Favorite among .org members
3. Kumho Supra 712 - Inexpensive for the performance
4. Dunlop SP9000 - About the same peformance and $ as the T1S.
09-05-2001, 08:28 PM
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Originally posted by dmbmaxima88
they are my next tire in the spring when i get my 17's. I rode in slickismax's car with these tires and they are awesome.
they are my next tire in the spring when i get my 17's. I rode in slickismax's car with these tires and they are awesome.
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