ca993twin

For reasons that would make me look like a bigger idiot than many of you are already aware, I ended up with a pair of Toyo Proxies T1R on the rear of Rufus (315x25x19). These tires are simply a leathal combination with the Pirelli on the front (255x30x19). My choices are: get the Toyos for the front, or grease up the old wallet and get Conti 3 or Michlein PS 2 all around.

Being a cheap bastid, I'll opt for the front Toyos, but only of they are a decent tire. I hate to pour good money after bad if they aren't a first rate tire.

Does anybody use the T1R? What is your experience? Since Tire Rack doesn't sell these, they have no test data.

Thanks. And don't yell at me.

autobonrun

I am on my 3rd set on my BMW M5. They have shown decent wear even when pushed hard. Tire noise is acceptable although there are quieter tires out there. Grip is excellent with no squeal when pushed hard through the twisties. I haven't had any problem with hydroplaning and I frequently encounter rain since this is my daily driver.

Overall, I think it's a good tire for the money. I realize the performance on a 993 could be different but I'm happy with the performance on the M5. I ordered my last set from 1010tires.com.

David in LA

I have them on the cab...not as grippy as my PS2s but great value for money and I would buy them again.

Paul K

I have them on my car. Did a bunch of research before buying- all results were favorable. Great tires, IMHO.

bobesser

I have them on my car. I have autocrossed on them for about 1.5 seasons and they have held up quite well. I am buying r-compound tires for racing though.

Bob

ScottMellor

OH where oh where is Viken when you need him....

ca993twin

Thanks to all (with the exception of Scott ) for your helpful advice and opinions. Please keep them coming if you've had experince with T1Rs.

Dwane

I have them on my 964 and love them!

trojanman

Had them on my prior 993 and they did very well on the street, one Auto X, and a performance driving class.

My current has PS2's (came with the wheels) but I'll be going back to the T1R's when it's time to buy new... too many $ for the Michelins IMHO.

sfbanchs

have them on my TT be sure to get size 255 30 19 for the front for a nice fitment. great tires i am sticking with them

99three

Great tires for the $ IMO.

993Porsche

About to buy two for the back now. Super tires on wet conditions and off-ramp cornering.


Ken

Warpig

I'm on my second set of them on my 2000 Trans-AM. Just got the 993 and it came with a new set of something else. I will not hesitate to replace the 993's tires with T1R's when the time comes.

Nick

Kein_Ersatz

Running Toyo T1R 225/40 ZR18 & 285/30 ZR18 on my 96 Turbo. They came with the car, they seem good for a street tire and give lots of (squeal) warning on DE events in the dry. Have done one DE day in the wet, given how wide the footprint is in the wet, they are workable, YMMV.

ca993twin

Thanks everyone. I ordered T1Rs for the front (255x30x19) from my local tire guy. I'm going out of town, so I'll mount them up next week.

I appreciate all the help.