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[Z06] toyo proxes ti-s--------help
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Burning Brakes
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From: Morristown Tennessee
toyo proxes ti-s--------help
any one used this tires on a Z06 and how did you like them? it is time for replacements and i would like more milage and keep the handling and street performance.
please give some input
thanks
please give some input
thanks
Burning Brakes
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From: Naples Florida
Originally Posted by Road Hog
any one used this tires on a Z06 and how did you like them? it is time for replacements and i would like more milage and keep the handling and street performance.
please give some input
thanks
please give some input
thanks
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Burning Brakes
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From: Morristown Tennessee
Originally Posted by slong
Perform a search, it always works best and is a good place to start.
i would have asked my wife. she would given me some real good advice.
thanks
Instructor
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From: Highlands Ranch Co
I have them and I like the ride and the handling. I never had the stock Z06 tires on my car as it is not a factory Z06. I do have the stock Z06 wheels and have the toyo proxies on them. I have a full z06 suspension and they ride great. No worries in the rain at all. All my buddies(6 of them) have the toyo's on them and they too think they are the most versatile tire for the Z06 right now. One warning about the toyo's is that they have a rounded edge giving them the illusion of not being as wide, but they are. If goodyear would just make the Eagle F1 GS-D3 in Z06 sizes it would be better than the toyo because they are more square. For now the toyo's get our votes. 
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Burning Brakes
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thanks for the advice. they are ordered and will be here wed.
must be a pretty good tire. i have never heard of a co. letting you drive them 500 miles and if you don't like them take them back.
at least it sounds good, but i've heard that song and dance before
thanks
must be a pretty good tire. i have never heard of a co. letting you drive them 500 miles and if you don't like them take them back.
at least it sounds good, but i've heard that song and dance before
thanks
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You have made an excellent choice.Just got my car in Dec(02 ZO6) which had brand new F1's and I replaced them immediately as they are close to dangerous IMO on cold surfaces and in the wet.You probably can't beat the F1's at the track on a hot day - that's less than 1% of my use.For the money the T1S's are a steal.Enjoy!!
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From: Ventura County CA
Originally Posted by trs-ZO6
You have made an excellent choice.Just got my car in Dec(02 ZO6) which had brand new F1's and I replaced them immediately as they are close to dangerous IMO on cold surfaces and in the wet.You probably can't beat the F1's at the track on a hot day - that's less than 1% of my use.For the money the T1S's are a steal.Enjoy!!
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Burning Brakes
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From: Morristown Tennessee
tires
being a older couple we have no idea what the tires are worth. would love to have you make a offer minus your shipping and lets see if we can make a deal.
they are only going to set in my basement and for sure i don't need them.
they wore smooth across and no side wall damage. we are in our 60's so no drag racing or motor crossing. just cruising for mom and me.
Rick, our friend and the owner of Airport Tire, said we jumped the gun buying them but they are for our son. along with a 3 year extended warranty on the car.
thanks for the inquiry,
william
they are only going to set in my basement and for sure i don't need them.
they wore smooth across and no side wall damage. we are in our 60's so no drag racing or motor crossing. just cruising for mom and me.
Rick, our friend and the owner of Airport Tire, said we jumped the gun buying them but they are for our son. along with a 3 year extended warranty on the car.
thanks for the inquiry,
william
Instructor
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From: Oregon City Oregon
I found the F1's to be not so special on the track. After about 15mins they get - greasy? hard to explain. I know what your talking about driving the F1's in the cold. No traction above 4.5 - 5K rpm. I just put on Toyo RA-1's. So far they've been great. Same compound as Nitto RA-II's. Toyo makes Nitto. Traction is no longer an issue on the street. Can't wait to try them on the track.
Burning Brakes
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From: Riva MD
I have had the Proxes for about 4 months (approx 4K miles) now and will echo everyone else sentiments thus far.
I did not notice any reduction in dry traction (I don't track mine) and the wet performance is astoundingly better than the Goodyear supercar tires.
The tires have a higher treadwear rating and deeper tread. I haven't noticed any wear yet.
They are also quieter that the Goodyears.
I did not notice any reduction in dry traction (I don't track mine) and the wet performance is astoundingly better than the Goodyear supercar tires.
The tires have a higher treadwear rating and deeper tread. I haven't noticed any wear yet.
They are also quieter that the Goodyears.
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From: Providence RI
Originally Posted by Road Hog
thanks for the advice. they are ordered and will be here wed.
must be a pretty good tire. i have never heard of a co. letting you drive them 500 miles and if you don't like them take them back.
at least it sounds good, but i've heard that song and dance before
thanks
must be a pretty good tire. i have never heard of a co. letting you drive them 500 miles and if you don't like them take them back.
at least it sounds good, but i've heard that song and dance before
thanks
dude, i had the toyo proxys...i thought they sucked!!!!! i had the opportunity to ride on them for 30 days and if i didnt like them, could return them for other new tires. they "floated" when on the highway going faster than 80mph, and i thought they sucked when cornering...seemed they couldnt hold the turn to well. the one thing they are good for is the rain. my advice, spend the extra $400 and get michelin pilot sports...best tires you can buy!!! period!!! sticky, smooth and fast!!!! so, id say try em for awhile and see how they preform. good luck!