Toyo T1S tyres?

FabiaTDi · 18-03-2003, 20:06

Anyone got these tyres fitted at the moment?

What do you think of them?

Fabpreza · 18-03-2003, 22:49

Fab

I tried them (T1-s Proxes) on an Audi A4 Quattro - I found them quite grippy but a bit harsh in noise and ride. Felt they weren't as good (on the Audi) as all the hype led me to believe. That was 4 cars ago and I haven't felt the urge to get some more over Pirellis or Michelins.

They are great value though, and Scoobynetters rate them very highly for the money. A good, sound grippy tyre but not the most comfortable or long lasting - IMHO.

Ok ?!

***ColinD*** · 18-03-2003, 23:02

I have yet to fault them.

A bucket load better than P6000 for my car and driving style. Alot of grip, very good wet weather grip, don't find noise a problem, leaves a pretty pattern

aswell.

See Bromley tyres link for a good honest price (will deliver etc)

Only negative, directional so can't rotate that easily. Edges appear soft (known though pre purchase.)

FabiaTDi · 18-03-2003, 23:15

Thats what I thought, they certainly seem great value for what they offer.

I'm looking at new, larger wheels but Pirellis and especially Michelins are so expensive.
I was hoping 195 section treads wouldn't be too noisy (currently 185s)

Cheers...

fab16v · 19-03-2003, 00:31

Had Toyo T1-s Proxes on my old 16's. They were great tyres. Loads of grip, wet or dry. I didn't find them too harsh, they were better than the Pirelli P-zero's that replaced them, though they didn't last as long. But then again, the Pirelli's didn't go through a track day!

Did notice that they were a bit soft on the edges after that track run though. They did seem to feather up a bit. But then that was under extreme driving conditions!

FabiaTDi · 22-03-2003, 23:04

I have decided to go ahead with the Proxes T1-s.
Together with some of these

Always wanted some :o

fab16v · 23-03-2003, 01:27

Mmmmm. BBS RX's. Lovely choice m8. Should look fantastic on the Fabi. Look forward to seeing them on yout motor.

18-03-2003, 20:06	#1
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18-03-2003, 23:02	#3
*ColinD* Site owner Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Hill & Mountains of North Wales Posts: 10,282 Images: 3 Thanks: 24 Thanked 165 Times in 78 Posts	I have yet to fault them. A bucket load better than P6000 for my car and driving style. Alot of grip, very good wet weather grip, don't find noise a problem, leaves a pretty pattern aswell. See Bromley tyres link for a good honest price (will deliver etc) Only negative, directional so can't rotate that easily. Edges appear soft (known though pre purchase.) __________________ ColinD - 97/100 Limited Edition Octavia vRS < For Sale £2500 Going to Dealers on the 29th... www.BRISKODA.net :: Site Owner. E-Mail : webmaster at briskoda dot net Got a comment to make about the site? Please feel free to use the feedback form here, we welcome your views.

18-03-2003, 23:15	#4
FabiaTDi VT5 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 2,016 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thats what I thought, they certainly seem great value for what they offer. I'm looking at new, larger wheels but Pirellis and especially Michelins are so expensive. I was hoping 195 section treads wouldn't be too noisy (currently 185s) Cheers... __________________ Was: 2003 Allard Tuned Fabia vRS VT5 Turbo Conversion Now: 2008 Audi A3 Sportback TDI

19-03-2003, 00:31	#5
fab16v Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Somewhere in Herts Posts: 3,105 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Had Toyo T1-s Proxes on my old 16's. They were great tyres. Loads of grip, wet or dry. I didn't find them too harsh, they were better than the Pirelli P-zero's that replaced them, though they didn't last as long. But then again, the Pirelli's didn't go through a track day! Did notice that they were a bit soft on the edges after that track run though. They did seem to feather up a bit. But then that was under extreme driving conditions! __________________ Graeme Ex Skoda owner twice over.

22-03-2003, 23:04	#6
FabiaTDi VT5 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 2,016 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have decided to go ahead with the Proxes T1-s. Together with some of these Always wanted some :o __________________ Was: 2003 Allard Tuned Fabia vRS VT5 Turbo Conversion Now: 2008 Audi A3 Sportback TDI

18-03-2003, 22:49	#2
Fabpreza Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SE Posts: 1,520 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Fab I tried them (T1-s Proxes) on an Audi A4 Quattro - I found them quite grippy but a bit harsh in noise and ride. Felt they weren't as good (on the Audi) as all the hype led me to believe. That was 4 cars ago and I haven't felt the urge to get some more over Pirellis or Michelins. They are great value though, and Scoobynetters rate them very highly for the money. A good, sound grippy tyre but not the most comfortable or long lasting - IMHO. Ok ?!

23-03-2003, 01:27	#7
fab16v Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Somewhere in Herts Posts: 3,105 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Mmmmm. BBS RX's. Lovely choice m8. Should look fantastic on the Fabi. Look forward to seeing them on yout motor. __________________ Graeme Ex Skoda owner twice over.

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