Toyo Proxe T1 Sport, Proxe 1 or Proxe R1R

[Sirhan]

Hi Guys

I am getting a set of CSL rims for Z4M and do not want to spend a fortune on new tyres as I enjoy the occasional drift :rollsmile:

Do any of you have experience on Toyo tyres and if so, which variant of the brand would be suitable?

 

[Sabretooth tiger]

I have Toyo Proxis T1R, what a awesome tire.

 

[LukeS2K]

Yes I had the T1R's. The T1R's were their best offfering but I think a new range high performance summer tyre is now out.

Toyos are very good. Some porsches come standard with Toyos.

You will love the grip and equally good in the wet.

 

[msm]

I'm currently running Toyo T1 sport on my 330d. For a "sports" tyre, it is actually very comfortable. Can't really comment on grip, as the rear does lose traction on acceleration, but I think it's got more to do with the additional torque than the tyres.

I don't think I've tried cornering or braking hard enough to reach the limits of the tyre. I'd rate them as very similar to the Michelins I've had in terms of performance.

 

[SP33DYV]

I've used T1 R's on the e46 before. Excellent tyre in wet and dry.:thumbs:

I think Andy1GP has T1 Sport on his Z4 M. Maybe send him a PM.

 

[Sirhan]

I called Mintys now in Sandton and was told that the T1R has been replaced with the T1 Sport.

I asked about the Proxe 1 and R1R and was told that this cannot be ordered. :nonono:

T1 Sport - Mintys
265/30/19 - R2664
235/35/19 - R2064

 

[Doomsdaya]

Hows the road noise with Toyo's ? is quiet like Conti's or harsh like dunflops...

 

[Andy1GP]

I called Mintys now in Sandton and was told that the T1R has been replaced with the T1 Sport.

I asked about the Proxe 1 and R1R and was told that this cannot be ordered. :nonono:

T1 Sport - Mintys
265/30/19 - R2664
235/35/19 - R2064

Don't go that wide IMO. Look at the new BRZ and GT-86 they went skinny tyres with a lekker suspension setup for maximum enjoyment. I feel that the Z4M and E46M3 have the perfect setup with 225/40/18 up front and 255/40/18 at the rear.

I had Pirellis 265 on the back and put Toyo T1 Sport 255/40/18 on the rear from minty's and I got a deal on R4080 for both. Grip is excellent and they balanced quite well. No noise to report of and in fact they are quieter than the much pricier pirelli's, but that could be due to the smaller contact surface.

Wet weather grip is also surprisingly good. It's passed my rooftop drift test in the wet and dry with flying colours.

Only downside is that it's rumoured to not last very long. They tend to wear down much quicker than the legendary michelins.

Having that said I haven't owned a set of tyres that I wore down before they incur punctures or sabotage on the sidewall that require replacing anyway. So IMO it's a Win :thumbs:

One last thing, the /40/ profile will give you a much smoother ride as well. More protection for you rim too. That's if you sticking to 18"s

 

[Sirhan]

Thanks Andy ......

I am going with bigger rims because of a BBK upgrade in the future and I think the CSL on a Z4M looks heavenly.