Dunlops or Toyo's?

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Apr 13, 2003 | 04:36 PM

i_york

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Dunlops or Toyo's?

Even though I've only been a C5 owner for 1-week, it's already time for new rear tyres!! :eek: (no, they weren't new when I bought the car!! :D )

The current rears are the original run-craps, which are now down to 2mm of tread (they've covered 26k miles) and have already given me a couple of frights (back-end breaking loose unexpectedly whilst cornering, etc) and are pretty frightening in the rain / mud! :eek:

The previous owner put Michelin Pilot SX's on the front, so I planned on getting Pilot Sport's on the rear. Changed my mind when I got them priced-up though... $425 each (fitted)! So, I've narrowed the choice down to either Dunlop SP9000's or Toyo Pro-Xes (both about $255 ea. fitted). Anyone have any experience of either tyre? Being in the UK and as the car is a daily driver, I need a good all-rounder (wet traction is important for those occassional down-pours which lead to standing water on the freeway).

What should I get, Dunlop or Toyo???

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Apr 13, 2003 | 05:34 PM

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Re: Dunlops or Toyo's? (i_york)

stay away from Duncrap, that's exactly what they are.

Apr 13, 2003 | 07:05 PM

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Re: Dunlops or Toyo's? (i_york)

Not good to mix tires. Pilot are not cheap but last if you don't smokem up. They may be cheaper per mile.

Apr 14, 2003 | 02:47 PM

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Re: Dunlops or Toyo's? (i_york)

I switched from the Goodyear F1-SC tires on my Z06 to Toyo Proxes T1S's when they wore out, specifically to get a tire that sheds water well. The Proxes have held up well to minor abuse and perform quite well on dry pavement (and exceptionally well on wet, no more hydroplaning!!), so I am very happy with them.

I can't speak for the Dunlops directly (with regards to Corvette tires), but I will not ever buy another set from them after the pieces of crap that they put on my Pathfinder when I bought it, it's the only 4 wheel drive vehicle I have ever had traction problems with on wet pavement because of those stupid tires. Switched the tires to Michelins, and it's wonderful now.

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Apr 14, 2003 | 03:10 PM

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Re: Dunlops or Toyo's? (imp zog)

My Toyo's rock on my 99 c-5. Nice rubber!!

Apr 14, 2003 | 03:38 PM

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Re: Dunlops or Toyo's? (i_york)

I have had sp9000 on a 95 MB E400 and they were great in dry and wet but wear out fast. I just changed out the Toyo proxies on the Z06 they are great for the street, not bad on the track, took a first place in auot-x with them, but they are awesome in the rain.

I would go with all 4 tires the same if I was you. I had 4 PZeros waiting when the Toyos wore out.

Apr 14, 2003 | 03:49 PM

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Re: Dunlops or Toyo's? (i_york)

I've spoken to a lot of people who've been impressed by the Toyos. I also had difficulty keeping up with a BMW M5 fitted with them when I went round Snetterton on my old runcraps. :eek: My personal experience with Dunlops is that they are OK in the dry but lose grip like crazy if the road surface is merely damp. I avoid Dunlop like the plague now.

I got rid of my runflats a month ago and had a set of 4 Falken FK451s fitted for 545 quid including balancing, fitting and 90 minutes on the alignment rig ! So far they are much nicer in every way that the runcraps but it hasn't rained enough to assess their wet weather performance.

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Apr 14, 2003 | 04:21 PM

i_york

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Re: Dunlops or Toyo's? (te51cle)

:cheers: Thanks for the responses guys (and hello to my fellow Brit... that was a great price on the Falkens, esp. with all that alignment time!). I'm swaying towards Toyos. I know it's advisable (and nicer) to have 4-matching tyres, but I simply refuse to pay over 50% more for the Pilot Sports... I could buy myself a Blackwing with the saving I'll make by going with the Toyos! :)

Here's looking forward to more grip and more predictable / safer handling characteristics!

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