Toyo Proxes T-1R Tires
02-04-2010, 07:16 PM
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I am about to get these, the Toyo Proxes T1-R's to replace the Potenza run-flats on my car, an 06 550i sport w 19 inch oem m6 wheels. is anyone using these now, if so what are your thoughts, as far as i have heard they are a very good tire and not really expensive. i am able to get a set for just about $1000 for all 4, 275/30 R19 in the back and 245/35 R19 for the fronts...any input would help
02-04-2010, 07:34 PM
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Very good tires. Treadlife is okay but the tires handle like a dream. I had them in the past as well as my friend who currently has them. Sounds like you got a good deal. I think i paid like $300 a piece for the rears on my last car.
02-04-2010, 08:16 PM
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I've been running the T1R's on the M for 10 months or so, and I agree they are a good tire for the price. I've been impressed with the treadlife and the handling. If I had a complaint, it would be road noise. Thank goodness for that sweet exhaust note to drown it out. 
02-05-2010, 12:39 AM
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i use to have them on my last set of tires.......good performing and looking tires.....the only thing to watch for was my rear tire seems to not have much "rim protection" as in my wheels would stick out a lil more than the tire.....the size i was running then was 275 30 19
02-05-2010, 04:16 AM
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My Ride: 2007 550i, Mystic Blue over Auburn, 6-Manual, Sports, Premium, Cold Weather, Logic 7, Nav, Sirius, MTec Front & Sides with M5 rear apron, VIS Penta carbon fiber vented hood, OEM M166s, (or Style 101M with winter 19 Blizzaks), BMW Blue Calipers, Custom Quad Exhaust and M5 side grills, trunk finisher and spoiler. Rogue Octane SSK/WSR and Zeckhausen CDV, BMW illuminated shift knob, Delivered 4/26/06 - Ordered 3/18/06 from Otto's (the Best) BMW Dealership.
I am about to get these, the Toyo Proxes T1-R's to replace the Potenza run-flats on my car, an 06 550i sport w 19 inch oem m6 wheels. is anyone using these now, if so what are your thoughts, as far as i have heard they are a very good tire and not really expensive. i am able to get a set for just about $1000 for all 4, 275/30 R19 in the back and 245/35 R19 for the fronts...any input would help
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02-05-2010, 05:14 AM
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My Ride: 2004 530i
premium package/active steering/auto sunshade/tiag/black dakota leather/logic 7
35% tint all around
19' DPE GT7
I have the T1R's on my DPE's for the summer. I think they are a great tire very sticky, road noise isn't bad (at least not that I can notice), treadwear is ok, for me they were an expensive tire and for what I do (cruise around town no racing no hard driving) I think I will be going back to the generals because they are much cheaper. $1000 seems like a good price though better then anything I can get here in Canada.
02-05-2010, 05:54 AM
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My Ride: 2006 Bmw 550i Sport 6 Speed--Black Sapphire/Gray Interior--
Active Steering, PDC, Nav, Comfort Access, Logic 7
Oem 19'' M6 Wheels...20% Tint All Around...Dinan CAI...Coming Soon:RPi Exhaust!!!
you have 285/30'S on the rears on your 550i? have any rubbing issues or no?
02-05-2010, 06:40 AM
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My Ride: 525D M Sport, Carbon Black with Natural Brown Leather. Media Pack.
I ran these on an E46.
Tread wear - ok, not as good as the Continentals used previously
Dry grip - good
Wet grip - superb, cut through standing water on the motorway when I thought I was about to become a speedboat captain
Noise - a little noisier than the Conti's.
In the UK these are priced as a mid-range tyre and represent great value.
Tread wear - ok, not as good as the Continentals used previously
Dry grip - good
Wet grip - superb, cut through standing water on the motorway when I thought I was about to become a speedboat captain
Noise - a little noisier than the Conti's.
In the UK these are priced as a mid-range tyre and represent great value.