On checking tyre pressures today , I am absolutely amazed how much tread remains on my Toyo Proxy's. After initially thinking they were an inferior tyre to my original weapon of choice , the old Bridgestone so2's , these are grippy , aesthetically pleasing to look at , i.e Well hard & after 12000 miles atleast, of mostly spirited driving they seem to be lasting for ever.
Well chuffed , would be interested in hearing if others have found this.

 

I swear by them, and am more than pleased with their performance especially in the wet.

Mine don't last that long though!

 

I thought I drove quite quickly ( But Safely & when conditions allow & on my own private roads ) I'll be refused yorkie bars soon if I keep driving like I do.....Must try harder!!!!

 

Indded you must try harder and 'spirited' driving in a straight line won't really wear your tyres out



4,000 miles out of my last set of proxies .... amazingly F1's lasting longer

 

Had mine on for 11,000 miles now, must be about 6-7 mm left.
Well pleased.

simb

 

Hmm Im with Sipie - done about 5/6k on mine and they aint much left on them. Probably cos I need the geo checking on my car though

Simon.

 

Well mine a wearing reasonably well even with some very spirited driving and the dry handling as improved some with solid drop-links and a new ARB.

Now I've put a good few thousand miles on mine, I'd say they are gripping as good as my previous F1's when it's bone dry. I'm still not impressed with them in the wet though. My set are very scary even in the lightest drizzle

If it was worth it I might sell them and buy some F1's instead.

Stefan

 

Not a patch on my SO2's, i have to run more presure in them to stop them falling over on the sidewalls as they are quite floppy by comparison. Still a good tyre though but bring back SO2's please!

 

what pressure does everyone run on the Toyo's?

I'm running 34psi front and rear. They felt to squirmy on lower pressures; maybe this is the sidewall flex John mentions

Perhaps a lower pressure would help with performance in the wet, yes?

Stefan

 

I run 35/36 - tried it on 32 and they just slide as you go around tight corners. Only tried it cos someone on here suggested it. Agree about the wet though. Little roundabout by work that I can hammer it around in the dry. Slightest hint of rain and the its easy enought to slide it at really slow speeds.

Simon.

 

This summarises what I think of these Toyo things

I know I keep posting the above link but from the thread alot of other people seem to share the same views... more or less

Cheers

 

Gotta agree with SIPIE. Grip is poor in damp conditions but in very wet conditions the tread seems to disperse water very well and feels very secure. Strange it must be said.

Still cant find anywhere cheaper than Scoobyworld at £78 a corner all in for 215/40/17. TSL wanted £100+ a corner.

Simon.

 

I do like my Proxys as well - but mine are 17".

Good grip (although i drive like a granny so i didnt push the OEMs ). Good wear so far.

BUT

Noisy buggers

Still understear city on damp roundabouts!!!

Jza

 

Jza

I think you'll find that's more a charecteristic of the car rather than the tyre mate

Have you had the bumpsteer mod done ?

This should dial the understeer out

If you've had it done already then get your geometry checked again

Cheers
Si

 

I'd agree with Simon, your understeer is more a combination of the car not using the front tyres as much and possible driving style.

I've fitted solid drop-links and an uprated rear ARB and this reduced the understeer by quite a big margin. Next on the list is bumpsteer and the geometry to hopefully dial it out completely.

Stefan