does anyone know anything about toyo's
03-11-02, 01:57 PM
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i have a set of Toyo Proxes 215/40/17 on my fd and i hate them. they have horrible traction in the rain, and a "zero" reliability rating (in my book).
i plan on trying out the yokohama Parada Spec-2's very soon. the toyo's were on my car when i got it.
i plan on trying out the yokohama Parada Spec-2's very soon. the toyo's were on my car when i got it.
03-11-02, 02:17 PM
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that is the first time I have ever heard a negative review on the t1-s. I was/am actually thinking about purchasing them. I heard they are awesome in the rain and dry. Do a search on internet on the reviews most of them are fairly awesome, and no I didn't take the reviews that were on a tire store website :P
Originally posted by 7_HEAVEN
i have a set of Toyo Proxes 215/40/17 on my fd and i hate them. they have horrible traction in the rain, and a "zero" reliability rating (in my book).
i plan on trying out the yokohama Parada Spec-2's very soon. the toyo's were on my car when i got it.
i have a set of Toyo Proxes 215/40/17 on my fd and i hate them. they have horrible traction in the rain, and a "zero" reliability rating (in my book).
i plan on trying out the yokohama Parada Spec-2's very soon. the toyo's were on my car when i got it.
03-11-02, 03:38 PM
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7 Heaven, are you referring to the T1S or the FZ4. I'm also surprised with this review. I have heard nothing but good things about it.
I think the only thing to compare would be the Bridgestone S-03.
What exactly have you guys not liked about the T1S. Please be sure that you are reviewing the correct model.
Thanks, Rishie
I think the only thing to compare would be the Bridgestone S-03.
What exactly have you guys not liked about the T1S. Please be sure that you are reviewing the correct model.
Thanks, Rishie
03-11-02, 09:05 PM
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I have them on my fd, but only had them on for about a month, wicked wet/dry performance leagues better than kumho 712's
I haven't tried bridgestone s03/s02, but the potenza re010's are by far the next best thing to R compound, but wear out a lil quick, and quite expensive
only gripes I have are that they are a little on the skinny side compared to other brands.....
I haven't tried bridgestone s03/s02, but the potenza re010's are by far the next best thing to R compound, but wear out a lil quick, and quite expensive
only gripes I have are that they are a little on the skinny side compared to other brands.....
03-11-02, 09:16 PM
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Originally posted by 7_HEAVEN
i have a set of Toyo Proxes 215/40/17 on my fd and i hate them. they have horrible traction in the rain, and a "zero" reliability rating (in my book).
i plan on trying out the yokohama Parada Spec-2's very soon. the toyo's were on my car when i got it.
i have a set of Toyo Proxes 215/40/17 on my fd and i hate them. they have horrible traction in the rain, and a "zero" reliability rating (in my book).
i plan on trying out the yokohama Parada Spec-2's very soon. the toyo's were on my car when i got it.
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03-11-02, 11:58 PM
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Originally posted by 7_HEAVEN
i have a set of Toyo Proxes 215/40/17 on my fd and i hate them. they have horrible traction in the rain, and a "zero" reliability rating (in my book).
i plan on trying out the yokohama Parada Spec-2's very soon. the toyo's were on my car when i got it.
i have a set of Toyo Proxes 215/40/17 on my fd and i hate them. they have horrible traction in the rain, and a "zero" reliability rating (in my book).
i plan on trying out the yokohama Parada Spec-2's very soon. the toyo's were on my car when i got it.
225/50/16 t1-s'.
03-15-02, 01:39 PM
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I have Kuhmo 712's on my car now, 265/35/18's in rear and 255/35/18's in front (have only had them for a few weeks) they are OK, but not at grippy as I had hoped.
Rishie is shipping me a set of Toyo T1's 255/35/18's all around, I'll put them on as soon as I get them and give a first impression review in about a week.
K
Rishie is shipping me a set of Toyo T1's 255/35/18's all around, I'll put them on as soon as I get them and give a first impression review in about a week.
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03-15-02, 02:03 PM
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Manny,
If they get to me in time, I'll "wear" them to the meet on the 23rd in Indy. Rishie says they ship today so...
Damn, I'm gonna have a hard time deciding between the Integrals & the Borbets Type TD's I have on there now...
http://flathat.woodstream.net/RX7/99...ler_Installed/
K
If they get to me in time, I'll "wear" them to the meet on the 23rd in Indy. Rishie says they ship today so...
Damn, I'm gonna have a hard time deciding between the Integrals & the Borbets Type TD's I have on there now...
http://flathat.woodstream.net/RX7/99...ler_Installed/
K
03-15-02, 07:31 PM
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Dude, go with the SSR's as you'll save so much weight and gain so much performance. I think it's time to sell the Borbet's. Gotta love the Germans, but they just love making heavy stuff.
Rishie
They'll be driven to FEDEX around 8:30PM PST. 3 day air to your door, so hopefully Monday. Not sure if weekends count as days. I know you'll have trouble falling asleep so buy yourself a 6 pack and pass out. It's on me, just send me the bill. hehe.
Rishie
They'll be driven to FEDEX around 8:30PM PST. 3 day air to your door, so hopefully Monday. Not sure if weekends count as days. I know you'll have trouble falling asleep so buy yourself a 6 pack and pass out. It's on me, just send me the bill. hehe.
03-15-02, 07:44 PM
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Rishie,
Can you PM me the tracking number(s) so I can stay up all night and watch arrive/scan/depart all the way from CA to OH? Thanks!
I knew the Borbet's were going to be heavy, but I just HAD to have them, they are just to the edge of being BLING, BLING ... and that liiiiiiiiippppp...gotta love it!
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Can you PM me the tracking number(s) so I can stay up all night and watch arrive/scan/depart all the way from CA to OH? Thanks!
I knew the Borbet's were going to be heavy, but I just HAD to have them, they are just to the edge of being BLING, BLING ... and that liiiiiiiiippppp...gotta love it!
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03-15-02, 08:27 PM
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I'm very happy with my SSR Integral A2s in 9 x 17 with 45 mm offsets with 255/40-17 Yokohama AVS Intermediates. No rubbing, and the wheels/tires look great!
I'm glad others are recognizing what a great performance wheel (and great looks too), the SSR Integral A2 is
The 255/35-18 will be a perfect fit, and you should have no rubbing at all!
See you next Saturday with the SSRs!
I'm glad others are recognizing what a great performance wheel (and great looks too), the SSR Integral A2 is
The 255/35-18 will be a perfect fit, and you should have no rubbing at all!
See you next Saturday with the SSRs!
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03-16-02, 02:49 PM
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The Toyo T1-S seems to be a very good tire. There was some kind of tire test at Willow Springs a while back, and they were second to the Bridgestone S-03 in lap times. The T1-S is narrow for their nominal sizes, but they are also pretty light.
I've got S-03s on my car right now, and I have a set of T1-S to throw on when the S-03s wear out. I don't expect the T1-S to be better, but I do think they should be pretty darn good tires form what I have seen and read.
-Max
I've got S-03s on my car right now, and I have a set of T1-S to throw on when the S-03s wear out. I don't expect the T1-S to be better, but I do think they should be pretty darn good tires form what I have seen and read.
-Max
03-16-02, 05:41 PM
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I've had Toyo T1-S's for almost two years now and really like them. Much better than the oem Goodyears that were on there. I just recently ordered a new pair of 245/45/16 for the rear. Your problem is that your tires are way too skinny. The stock 225/50/16 isn't very meaty, why on earth would you go narrower? Also, I don't drive my fd in the rain but the couple of times I got caught, the toyos did pretty well in the wet.
