Wheels & Tires Corvette Wheel & Tire Sizing Info, Staggered Fitment, Tread Compound, Tire Pressure, size option
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Toyo T-1 Tires

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 01-19-2003, 10:54 AM
  #1  
DNAST1
Burning Brakes
Support Corvetteforum!
Thread Starter
 
DNAST1's Avatar
 
Member Since: Nov 2002
Location: Houston Texas
Posts: 1,026
Received 267 Likes on 130 Posts
2024 Corvette of the Year Finalist - Modified
2023 C5 of the Year Winner - Modified
2023 Corvette of the Year Finalist (C8) - Modified
2023 Corvette of the Year Finalist (C6) - Modified
2022 C8 of the Year Winner - Modified
2022 C6 of the Year Winner - Modified

Default Toyo T-1 Tires

Since Kuhmo does not make the correct tire size for the Z06 up front, does anyone have experience with Toyo tires? They have the correct size, front and back, and are priced about ($100.00 more) the same as the Kuhmo's MX. Thanks
Old 01-19-2003, 07:05 PM
  #2  
gtsyellow
Melting Slicks
 
gtsyellow's Avatar
 
Member Since: Apr 2002
Location: down that one road next to that big tree
Posts: 3,019
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: Toyo T-1 Tires (DNAST1)

the kuhmo mx comes in z06 sizes, where have you been? the 275 40 17 and 295 35 18 are now on the market. i use the toyo t1-s in the winter and can tell you a few things. it's a good rain tire, it's a narrow tire and it's a over priced tire. the yokohama es100 is every bit as good and half the price. they aren't bad in standing water but the MX will kill them. please don't tell me your one of those people who think i 275 is somehow going to be wrong since the z06 had a 265 40 in the front? trust me the 275 mx looks GREAT on a z06 wheel.
Old 01-19-2003, 07:19 PM
  #3  
DNAST1
Burning Brakes
Support Corvetteforum!
Thread Starter
 
DNAST1's Avatar
 
Member Since: Nov 2002
Location: Houston Texas
Posts: 1,026
Received 267 Likes on 130 Posts
2024 Corvette of the Year Finalist - Modified
2023 C5 of the Year Winner - Modified
2023 Corvette of the Year Finalist (C8) - Modified
2023 Corvette of the Year Finalist (C6) - Modified
2022 C8 of the Year Winner - Modified
2022 C6 of the Year Winner - Modified

Default Re: Toyo T-1 Tires (DNAST1)

275/40/17 IS NOT THE CORRECT SIZE FOR THE Z06! This is why I was asking the question OR how many are using that size upfront with no problem. Also, Luke said the sidewall is BUTT UGLY! but a good performance tire. WHAT DO YOU THINK
Old 01-19-2003, 11:17 PM
  #4  
gtsyellow
Melting Slicks
 
gtsyellow's Avatar
 
Member Since: Apr 2002
Location: down that one road next to that big tree
Posts: 3,019
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: Toyo T-1 Tires (DNAST1)

the sidewall of the kuhmo 712 is butt ugly but the MX is pretty nice, your really splitting hairs with a 265 and 275, if the front end sticks too much lower the rear 1/4-1/2 inch to make up for it. the kuhmo MX is honestly the best tire for your money on the market right now. i also have z06 rims and can tell you the T1-s 295 35 18 is nearly 1" narrower than the goodyear SC they came with stock. the MX is going to be what i buy for my Z06 wheels...things just ROCK
Old 01-21-2003, 12:21 PM
  #5  
Rob90
Burning Brakes
 
Rob90's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jan 2002
Location: Liberal Kansas
Posts: 893
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default Re: Toyo T-1 Tires (gtsyellow)

:withstupid: Click on my Sig pic. I know its not a Z06 but you can get an idea of what the Kuhmo looks like
Old 01-21-2003, 08:44 PM
  #6  
gtsyellow
Melting Slicks
 
gtsyellow's Avatar
 
Member Since: Apr 2002
Location: down that one road next to that big tree
Posts: 3,019
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: Toyo T-1 Tires (Rob90)

tirerack has a pretty close view of the MX on there site as well

Get notified of new replies

To Toyo T-1 Tires




Quick Reply: Toyo T-1 Tires



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 05:52 AM.