Toyo T1R is NOT expensive!

FiKtIOn · 07-01-2005, 01:44 PM

I'm tired of everyone calling the T1r an expensive tire because they saw some initial pricing on some canadian site.

The tire is ~$140 for 225/45/17!!!

http://www.liteswap.com/merchant2/me...ode=toyosummer

This is probably the site everyone is looking at:
http://www.1010tires.com/tire.asp?ti...del=Proxes+T1R

Notice it's in Canadian currency...

So someone buy this tire and give me some feedback!

No seriously, is anyone running these yet?

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FiKtIOn · 07-01-2005, 01:44 PM

****, move this to tire & wheel

Jaxx · 07-02-2005, 11:47 AM

140 for a 280AA tread wear rating ... yes that is too expensive

MRF582 · 07-02-2005, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaxx

140 for a 280AA tread wear rating ... yes that is too expensive

you do know that the RE-92s from Bridgestone carry a 160 treadwear tire right? so by your logic, that tire would have better traction than the new Azenis, old Azenis, Hankook RS2s.....on and on...

nate49509 · 07-02-2005, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MRF582

you do know that the RE-92s from Bridgestone carry a 160 treadwear tire right? so by your logic, that tire would have better traction than the new Azenis, old Azenis, Hankook RS2s.....on and on...

Bingo. Treadwear rating are next to useless since each manufacturer sets there own ratings. They are not universal so comparing treadwear ratings between companys is like comparing apples and oranges.

wolf2810 · 07-02-2005, 03:09 PM

.............

Patrick Olsen · 07-02-2005, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaxx

140 for a 280AA tread wear rating ... yes that is too expensive

I don't follow your logic. Are you saying it has a high treadwear rating and therefore is a crappy tire that should cost less, or that it has a low treadwear rating and therefore is a crappy tire that should cost less?

In a 225/45-17:
Kumho MX - 220 - $135
Goodyear F1GS-D3 - 280 - $145 or $171, depending on speed rating
Yoko AVS Sport - 180 - $148
Bridgestone RE750 - 340 - $150
Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2 - 240 - $151
Dunlop SP9000 - 280 - $161
BFG T/A KD - 200 - $167
Bridgestone RE050A - 140 - $170

Again, I don't follow your logic.

Pat Olsen
'97 Legacy 2.5GT sedan

Nicklas · 07-03-2005, 05:55 AM

*Thumbs up*

trhoppe · 07-03-2005, 03:47 PM

What happened to all the good sizes?

Fitz · 07-04-2005, 07:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trhoppe

What happened to all the good sizes?

Tell me about it... I'm still trying to find a 285-315 series tire in a 16" rim. I'm stuck running 265/45/16 victoracers because:

1. It's the largest width 16" tire out there that's not $218 per corner.
2. I haven't sold my left nut yet for a custom pair of 17" rims.

Fitz
www.Flat4Racing.com

joe z · 07-04-2005, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fitz

2. I haven't sold my left nut yet for a custom pair of 17" rims.

Fitz
www.Flat4Racing.com

check with davenow he might be interested.....

AUTOwrXER · 07-04-2005, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fitz

Tell me about it... I'm still trying to find a 285-315 series tire in a 16" rim. I'm stuck running 265/45/16 victoracers because:

1. It's the largest width 16" tire out there that's not $218 per corner.
2. I haven't sold my left nut yet for a custom pair of 17" rims.

Fitz
www.Flat4Racing.com

The Kumho V710 in that same size would be much faster, and is listed at $178 on Tire Rack's site. Why do you want a 16" tire? The 285/30/18 has a significantly smaller diameter than what you are running now. The 315/35/17 has a diameter very close to your current tire...

Patrick Olsen · 07-04-2005, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AUTOwrXER

Why do you want a 16" tire? The 285/30/18 has a significantly smaller diameter than what you are running now. The 315/35/17 has a diameter very close to your current tire...

Perhaps you missed this part...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fitz

. I haven't sold my left nut yet for a custom pair [sic - you'll probably want 4, vice a pair, Fitz] of 17" rims.

Pat Olsen
'97 Legacy 2.5GT sedan

AUTOwrXER · 07-04-2005, 09:35 PM

So I did, but what 16" wheel that's not custom would fit a 285-315?

Regardless, if you can mount the 265 Victoracer you can mount the 265 V710 and it will be better.

07-01-2005, 01:44 PM	#1
FiKtIOn Scooby Specialist Member#: 45796 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Dallas Vehicle: 2004 STi Bacon and Eggs	Toyo T1R is NOT expensive! I'm tired of everyone calling the T1r an expensive tire because they saw some initial pricing on some canadian site. The tire is ~$140 for 225/45/17!!! http://www.liteswap.com/merchant2/me...ode=toyosummer This is probably the site everyone is looking at: http://www.1010tires.com/tire.asp?ti...del=Proxes+T1R Notice it's in Canadian currency... So someone buy this tire and give me some feedback! No seriously, is anyone running these yet? * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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Jaxx NASIOC Supporter Member#: 177 Join Date: Aug 1999 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Boise,Idaho,USA Vehicle: The 93 Imp W/EJ20K flat black	140 for a 280AA tread wear rating ... yes that is too expensive

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