Jacko Posted July 9, 2006 Posted July 9, 2006 Has anyone tried these yet? I'm thinking of putting them on the Volks (ouch thats going to hurt for 4 new tyres!) These are the new replacements for the T1-S..... (which I'm assuming people here have used?) The splurge goes on about wet weather performance, but what they like in the dry? And on the limit etc? For anyone interested, here is a brief description from the website.... The new Proxes T1-R, the new, natural choice for enthusiastic drivers. The Proxes T1-R boasts a special performance compound and tread pattern which gives incredible road holding in all conditions, especially in the wet. The V-shaped grooves in the tread pump water away allowing the rubber to grip the road. These are bounded by circumferential grooves which allow the Proxes T1-R to give you even better wet grip whilst being quieter and longer lasting as well. And, whilst practical, these design elements also makes the tyre look spectacular on any car. The Proxes T1-R is introduced in a range of the most popular high performance sizes. It will increasingly cover more sizes from 14" up to 20" and beyond as further sizes are added. Proxes T1-R will gradually replace the Proxes T1-S to be the ultimate tyre for performance use. Quote
lomoto Posted July 9, 2006 Posted July 9, 2006 Mark , dont know about toyo,s ...but I'ved had more sets of tyres on my Z in the last few months than any car I can remember..started with Bridgestones , then, Falken's, now Conti's all I can say is that anything is going to be better than Bridgestones If presed I would say the Falken's shade it over the Conti's I have fitted now dont know why Quote
Removed Posted July 9, 2006 Posted July 9, 2006 got them on my fronts and love every single bit of them! Quote
Liam's Z Posted July 9, 2006 Posted July 9, 2006 got them on my fronts and love every single bit of them! Good enough for me Quote
bernmc Posted July 9, 2006 Posted July 9, 2006 Pretty good review linked from mytyres.co.uk Better than potenza re050A's and Goodyear Eagle F1's... Quote
bernmc Posted July 9, 2006 Posted July 9, 2006 oops - messed up the url. Anyway, go to mytyres.co.uk, do the tyre search, and click on the link Quote
Gus Posted July 9, 2006 Posted July 9, 2006 Toyo's are Don't think they are better than the Eagle F1 GSD3 though, but can't get these in our size Gus Quote
lomoto Posted July 9, 2006 Posted July 9, 2006 Is this you Liam? Nope not me normal service resumed sarnie Quote
Sarnie Posted July 9, 2006 Posted July 9, 2006 Is this you Liam? Nope not me normal service resumed sarnie Yep. Quote
AndyC Posted July 9, 2006 Posted July 9, 2006 I've got Falken 452s mate, chose them over the Toyo's cos I've heard that the Toyo's are a slighter softer compound so wear a bit quicker. Very happy with the Falks tho, nice & grippy Quote
lomoto Posted July 9, 2006 Posted July 9, 2006 I've got Falken 452s mate, chose them over the Toyo's cos I've heard that the Toyo's are a slighter softer compound so wear a bit quicker. Very happy with the Falks tho, nice & grippy yep thats what I had fitted good tyres Quote
AndyC Posted July 9, 2006 Posted July 9, 2006 I've got Falken 452s mate, chose them over the Toyo's cos I've heard that the Toyo's are a slighter softer compound so wear a bit quicker. Very happy with the Falks tho, nice & grippy yep thats what I had fitted good tyres Think it may well have been you that recommended them to me mate, cheers btw!! Quote
bernmc Posted July 10, 2006 Posted July 10, 2006 mmm. Just ordered two front potenza RE050A's for the Z (245/35/19's)... have there been problems with the bridgestones then? at £200 a pop, I don't want to make an expensive mistake...? I have GSD3's on the legnum, and they're brilliant... just stuck to the RE050A's because that's what's on the rear of the car atm. Quote
Jacko Posted July 10, 2006 Author Posted July 10, 2006 mmm. Just ordered two front potenza RE050A's for the Z (245/35/19's)... have there been problems with the bridgestones then? at £200 a pop, I don't want to make an expensive mistake...? I have GSD3's on the legnum, and they're brilliant... just stuck to the RE050A's because that's what's on the rear of the car atm. Just that people don't rate them very well, especially in the wet. I'm assuming the RE050As are the same compound as the OEM RE040s that come as standard. Typically, most people on here seem to change to something different at first opportunity! I personally have had no major probs with the Bridgestones so far (touch wood) but will be changing anyway..... Quote
jim Posted July 10, 2006 Posted July 10, 2006 I'm assuming you guys are all on UK spec wheels. Any body with a JDM with the standard 17" wheels tried the Falkens or the Toyos? I am looking for a better wet weather performer than the Dunlop Direzza DZ101s which are currently fitted to mine. Jim Quote
bernmc Posted July 10, 2006 Posted July 10, 2006 Well, it seems that there aren't any 245/35/19 RE050A's in the country, so I've gone for tried and tested Eagle F1 GSD3's. £200 a tyre flippin' heck! Quote
lomoto Posted July 10, 2006 Posted July 10, 2006 I'm assuming you guys are all on UK spec wheels. Any body with a JDM with the standard 17" wheels tried the Falkens or the Toyos? I am looking for a better wet weather performer than the Dunlop Direzza DZ101s which are currently fitted to mine. Jim I had a set on mine Jim when I first got the car , but it came with a set of 18"s as well ., only did a few hundred miles with 17",s but the ride quality was a lot better than with 18",s.. totally gone the other way know and fitted 19",s had Bridgestones on the 17"s (dont fit these ! the grip was appalling ) But why not get some 18" whilst your swopping tyres? Chris on here has a set for sale dirt cheap inc tyres? Quote
jim Posted July 10, 2006 Posted July 10, 2006 But why not get some 18" whilst your swopping tyres? Chris on here has a set for sale dirt cheap inc tyres? Do the 18" wheels fit directly to the JDM. or do you need spacers? Jim Quote
lomoto Posted July 10, 2006 Posted July 10, 2006 But why not get some 18" whilst your swopping tyres? Chris on here has a set for sale dirt cheap inc tyres? Do the 18" wheels fit directly to the JDM. or do you need spacers? Jim straight on , no probs Quote
steve_b Posted July 11, 2006 Posted July 11, 2006 I have these are they work great dry or wet. Only thing is they do not seem to wear out. Now done approx 10k on them and they still have massive amount of tread left. Quote
jim Posted July 11, 2006 Posted July 11, 2006 I have these are they work great dry or wet.Only thing is they do not seem to wear out. Now done approx 10k on them and they still have massive amount of tread left. That can't be bad! I take it you are talking about the Toyos? Jim Quote
steve_b Posted July 11, 2006 Posted July 11, 2006 Yeap the Toyo's Also had dunlop SP9000 and think they are useless. Steve Quote
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