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Old Aug 6, 2002 | 07:57 PM
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Ok, wondering if Toyo T1-S tires are worth paying the $$ for? What are your experiences w/them?

Here is what I am running: Front: 275/40/ZR17 Back: 285/40/ZR18.....

Also, will these sizes look good and work for an 86 Vette? Anyone using the same setup?
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Old Aug 6, 2002 | 11:22 PM
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I have the Toyo Proxes T1-S on my 89 and I love them. I had a set of BFG KDWs and I was not impressed. I got new wheels, sold the KDWs and got Toyos on the new setup. It handles like an absolute dream. The tires are very sticky around corners. I couldn't be happier.

They don't cost that much less than the ultra premium Michelins, but they sure ride great. No road noise at all.

Can't speak for longevity, but ask me again in a year or so.

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Old Aug 6, 2002 | 11:41 PM
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I have a friend with them on his Prosche. He likes them but they only lasted 25K. Could be his driving.........

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I have a friend with them on his Prosche. He likes them but they only lasted 25K. Could be his driving.........

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Old Aug 6, 2002 | 11:54 PM
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Default Re: Toyo Tires? (dbwade36)

Ok, wondering if Toyo T1-S tires are worth paying the $$ for? What are your experiences w/them?

Here is what I am running: Front: 275/40/ZR17 Back: 285/40/ZR18.....

Also, will these sizes look good and work for an 86 Vette? Anyone using the same setup?
I have the same size setup on my 93 and now it's setting off my service asr and service abs lights (just out them on) do you have that problem?
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Old Aug 7, 2002 | 08:46 AM
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Ok, wondering if Toyo T1-S tires are worth paying the $$ for? What are your experiences w/them?

Here is what I am running: Front: 275/40/ZR17 Back: 285/40/ZR18.....

Also, will these sizes look good and work for an 86 Vette? Anyone using the same setup?
Your rear tire size is a misprint, right? Just noticed that one. You're running 285/40/ZR17 in the back too, correct?

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