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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: xionsolaris on 16 November 2013, 21:55

Title: Toyo proxies T1R
Post by: xionsolaris on 16 November 2013, 21:55
I am thinking about getting these in 215/40/16 how good are these in the wet and in dry conditions as the previous owner has budgets on the front wheels and it wheels spins my 16v like I have a 300hp engine :P
Title: Re: Toyo proxies T1R
Post by: Ess_Three on 16 November 2013, 22:32
That's what I run on my 16v - and they are very good.
Title: Re: Toyo proxies T1R
Post by: spudboy6 on 16 November 2013, 22:43
Same as above I've been running them since summer very nice to drive with great feel for what's going on and hold on to the road well but very soft at first but as the tread wears they seem to get Abit harder as they wear fast for the first few mm and after that they don't wear as fast from experience
Title: Re: Toyo proxies T1R
Post by: Wayne on 16 November 2013, 23:39
Very good choice :afro:
Title: Re: Toyo proxies T1R
Post by: xionsolaris on 17 November 2013, 10:05
Thnks for you help I shalp have new tyres soon  :laugh:
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Post by: Foreveryoungaus16v on 17 November 2013, 10:46
Will be my choice next.
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Post by: Leebob on 17 November 2013, 10:52
Excellent in wet and dry conditions but absolutely rubbish in any snow or ice. Id go for Hankook ventus v12's or Nankang ns2's
Title: Re: Toyo proxies T1R
Post by: Hongkongphooey on 17 November 2013, 16:18
Why would the guy expect them to be any good in snow and ice? It's a summer tyre. Every summer tyre is crap in snow and ice which is the sole reason winter tyres are available.

I had T1Rs on my Lupo GTi and they are very good in the dry but would suggest something like  Goodyear Eagle F1 asymmetric if you want good grip in the wet.

Just heading into the winter now the Toyos wouldn't be my first choice, for warm dry weather they are superb.
Title: Re: Toyo proxies T1R
Post by: Hongkongphooey on 17 November 2013, 16:22
If you want to spend a bit more then Michelen Pilot Sports are great tyres too, but perhaps a bit too premium for a MK3....
Title: Re: Toyo proxies T1R
Post by: Leebob on 17 November 2013, 19:40
Why would the guy expect them to be any good in snow and ice? It's a summer tyre. Every summer tyre is crap in snow and ice which is the sole reason winter tyres are available.

I had T1Rs on my Lupo GTi and they are very good in the dry but would suggest something like  Goodyear Eagle F1 asymmetric if you want good grip in the wet.

Just heading into the winter now the Toyos wouldn't be my first choice, for warm dry weather they are superb.

You said it urself. We're heading into winter now which is exactly why I mentioned snow and ice. :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Toyo proxies T1R
Post by: tweed on 17 November 2013, 20:30
I rate the goodyear eagle f1 highly!! Give me insane wet grip on the m3

But for the money the toyo t1r is one of the best. As said they can be soft and you can grain them on a track day, but great value. I use them on most cars I've had.
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Post by: RichardBaronGolf on 17 November 2013, 20:54
I've had falken ze914 on my car for about 20000 miles now and I cant recommend them enough!!
Title: Re: Toyo proxies T1R
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 17 November 2013, 21:32
My 16v has Goodyear Eagle F1's all round and they do grip well although I find them to have quite a stiff sidewall which in turn made the ride a touch firmer and road noise increased slightly.
Title: Re: Toyo proxies T1R
Post by: tweed on 17 November 2013, 22:12
My 16v has Goodyear Eagle F1's all round and they do grip well although I find them to have quite a stiff sidewall which in turn made the ride a touch firmer and road noise increased slightly.

A good thing for a heavy bmw  :wink: