Feedback/Input on Toyo Proxes TQ Drag Tires - C4
01-26-2022, 04:25 PM
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Feedback/Input on Toyo Proxes TQ Drag Tires - C4
Well looks like I'm 4 months late buying my C4! The 2003 Dunlops on the car need replacing due to age. I've spent the last few days searching and contacting companies everywhere in the US and Canada for the BFGooderich g-Force Sport Comp2 tires. This was essentially the last known street tire for the early C4s with the 16"x9.5" wheels (255/50R16). Nothing available. Some shops believe they could be produced again once warmer temps come, but no production date set. However, I've been in contact with BFG/Michelin directly and they have confirmed the tire will be discontinued on March 1st, and there is no current stock. Here are the options I have come across so far:
Option 1: Coker Tire lists Michelin Pilot Sport 255/50R16 tires as an option. I think they must produce them in small batches, because they are insanely expensive at $571/per tire. Michelin Pilot Sport | 255/50ZR16
Option 2: Is to look at some of the Toyo competition autocross 255/50R16 tires. These would be the Proxes RA1 and Proxes R888R. These are technically DOT street legal, but have very soft compounds that are temperature sensitive and wear quickly. They are also quite expensive, especially the RA1s. The RA1s do have some tread on them at least. They suggest storing the tires in above freezing temperatures, not ideal for us in Canada. https://www.tirerack.com/tires/Tire...SpeedRating=V&minLoadRating=S&per formance=ALL
Option 3: Is to look at a smaller 245/50R16 tire. There are a few options out there, I already have a source for in stock Cooper Zeon RS3-G1 tires. Little disappointing to not be able to keep the factory tire size, also the 245s would be stretched a bit on the 9.5" wide wheels I have. But from the charts I've seen, it is the accepted minimum for the wheel width.
Option 4: Consider the Toyo Proxes TQ drag 255/50R16 tire. I consider this a separate option, because I was surprised to see the reviews on Tirerack to be from those using the tire as a street tire, mostly on Challengers and Hellcats. The other Toyos all had only autocross reviews. Also seems this tire is a little less temperature sensitive, and the price is a little better. Not sure about tread depth, but seem useable in wet weather as long as there is not much standing water. https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tire...autoYear=1987&autoModel=Corvette& autoModClar=
I'm up here in Canada and planning to drive the car regularly during the warmer months (May-Oct). Does anyone have any experience or feedback they can offer on the Toyo Proxes TQ tires?? I'm seriously considering this as the best option, unless I give in and go for the smaller 245s.
Thanks!
Josh
Option 1: Coker Tire lists Michelin Pilot Sport 255/50R16 tires as an option. I think they must produce them in small batches, because they are insanely expensive at $571/per tire. Michelin Pilot Sport | 255/50ZR16
Option 2: Is to look at some of the Toyo competition autocross 255/50R16 tires. These would be the Proxes RA1 and Proxes R888R. These are technically DOT street legal, but have very soft compounds that are temperature sensitive and wear quickly. They are also quite expensive, especially the RA1s. The RA1s do have some tread on them at least. They suggest storing the tires in above freezing temperatures, not ideal for us in Canada. https://www.tirerack.com/tires/Tire...SpeedRating=V&minLoadRating=S&per formance=ALL
Option 3: Is to look at a smaller 245/50R16 tire. There are a few options out there, I already have a source for in stock Cooper Zeon RS3-G1 tires. Little disappointing to not be able to keep the factory tire size, also the 245s would be stretched a bit on the 9.5" wide wheels I have. But from the charts I've seen, it is the accepted minimum for the wheel width.
Option 4: Consider the Toyo Proxes TQ drag 255/50R16 tire. I consider this a separate option, because I was surprised to see the reviews on Tirerack to be from those using the tire as a street tire, mostly on Challengers and Hellcats. The other Toyos all had only autocross reviews. Also seems this tire is a little less temperature sensitive, and the price is a little better. Not sure about tread depth, but seem useable in wet weather as long as there is not much standing water. https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tire...autoYear=1987&autoModel=Corvette& autoModClar=
I'm up here in Canada and planning to drive the car regularly during the warmer months (May-Oct). Does anyone have any experience or feedback they can offer on the Toyo Proxes TQ tires?? I'm seriously considering this as the best option, unless I give in and go for the smaller 245s.
Thanks!
Josh
