Toyo Proxy T1-s Vs

[dudeone]

Hi,

Well I have now narrowed the alloys down to 2 sets and just waiting on prices see link, top set are the ACE 216's bottom set are the Toora Platinum 8 T940

Alloys 3

So I now have to make choices on tyres:

My Choices are:

Toyo Proxy T1-S

VS

Hankook Ventus Sport K104

On paper looking at each of the tyres characteristics they are closely drawn, as shown below.

Each section is awarded marks depending on performance

1 = excellent

5 = very poor

Yoyo T1-S

Grip in dry conditions Score 1.6

Braking in dry conditions Score 1.7

Grip in wet conditions Score 2.3

Braking in wet condition Score 2.5

Grip in snow Score 5.2

Comfort Score 3.2

Tyre noise (in car) Score 3.3

Tyre noise (external) Score 3.1

Tyre wear Score 4.2

Kilometres driven 15.00 km

Hankook K104

Grip in dry conditions Score 1.2

Braking in dry conditions Score 1.6

Grip in wet conditions Score 2.0

Braking in wet condition Score 2.4

Grip in snow Score 4.0

Comfort Score 1.8

Tyre noise (in car) Score 2.2

Tyre noise (external) Score 2.4

Tyre wear Score 1.6

Kilometres driven 61.500 km

Now I have never had either on any cars so in real life I cannot comment on them, would anyone like to tell me their opinions of these tyres preferably from first hand experience.

Cheers Dave

[DeusMR2]

ive had proxes t1-s..best tyres ive ever use and unbelieveably good grip in the wet or dry.

[dudeone]

ive had proxes t1-s..best tyres ive ever use and unbelieveably good grip in the wet or dry.

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Thanx for that, any more?

[Yarisboy]

can vouch for the toyos' , great tyre

[Fitz]

can vouch for the toyos' , great tyre

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I guess characteristics change from front wheel drive to rear wheel drive.

I'm only experienced with front wheel drive and I currently have Toyo's fitted on the front wheels. I'm happy with them but not impressed. I know it doesn't help having 200bhp being put through the front wheels but the Toyos don't take much before they start to lose grip in the dry and they get worse in the wet. They are better than the Yokos which were poor in the dry and next to useless in the wet.

I found Avon ZZ3's the best choice for my car as they provide superb grip in dry and still very good in the wet, but they wear fast.

As I say though, thats FWD and the MR2 is a completely different set up.

[kimi]

cant fault the toyos had them on my last 3 cars,

and dont forget they have a new proxy out thats purposed to be

even better than the T1S.

[RowMR2turbo]

I've had Toyo's T1/S on all 3 of my MR2's, I've always found them good value and widely available for the size I require.

However with Toyo's in particular in the wet, I feel the car understeers much too easily. I tried Yoko's which IIRC were slightly better.

;)

[Bibbs]

Toyo's for the last two ..

Couldn't get 'stones or Goodyears ..

[G200]

Toyo's any day really good wet and dry!!!

[dudeone]

Tnx everyone for your replies, I am going to go with the Toyo's.

These are the alloys ive chosen for my 2 take a look.

Toora Platinum 5 T950

Dave

[G200]

That looks wicked B) !! Your turbo is really nice I love that blue colour!!

[dudeone]

That looks wicked B) !! Your turbo is really nice I love that blue colour!!

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Tnx for the kind words my 2 is now outside smilling :D .

I hope to have the new weels on the car by the end of this week begining of next no more photo shop for me.

Dave

[Fitz]

It's gonna be very bling bling

[mmorg3053]

I know it wasnt one of your choices but i cant fault Goodyear Eagle F1's

[midmotorsteve]

I know it wasnt one of your choices but i cant fault Goodyear Eagle F1's

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I was told to forget these if you plan on doing any trackdays as they melt.

Had big tyre discussion on IMOC and all round everyone says Bridgestone SO3's are best.

They arn't to expensive, i just phoned local tyre place and a pair of 225/45/16s inc fitting, balancing, valves + vat are £218