Toyo Proxes. really that good?

SimplyRed · Post by **SimplyRed** » Thu Jun 07, 2012 4:47 pm

The Toyo Proxes seem to have even better reviews than the Michelin Diamaris and Bridgestones.

The Toyo's are cheaper by about £60 per corner too which is good but can they really be better?

I thought Toyo's were a middle way between the premium brands and the budget brands and I've sworn by Michelin all my life but I guess no point spending the extra if the Toyo's are really that good.

Anyone have the Toyo's, are they really better or is it just a cost cutting thing?

weirdfish · Post by **weirdfish** » Thu Jun 07, 2012 5:26 pm

Have used toyos on many of my cars, all high powered beasts, found them to be first class.

phill · Post by **phill** » Thu Jun 07, 2012 6:18 pm

I had Toyo's on the front when I bought the car with Bridgestones on the rear, when the front needed replacing I changed to Runflat Bridgestones so the front matched the rear. I personally prefer the Bridgestones, but you do get a firmer ride, but I prefer that. The firmer ride could just be going from non-runflats to runflats though.

Lee4.8is · Post by **Lee4.8is** » Thu Jun 07, 2012 6:45 pm

[quote="weirdfish"]
Have used toyos on many of my cars, all high powered beasts, found them to be first class.
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I second this aswell, had them on my old 200sx & my X5 4.8 & currently got them on my TVR, i like michelins aswell but they are a fortune in comparison.

I rate bridgestone aswell got them currently on both of our beemers.

jeegnesh · Post by **jeegnesh** » Thu Jun 07, 2012 6:53 pm

Had Toyo's on mine and they have been excellent, look good too. Done a good job through snow too.

Mine have lasted 3 years and done 40k yes 40k just had to replace the fronts due to outter and inner wear even though the middle still had 3-4mm, the rears are still going and have 3-4mm left, last time I went to tyre shop they reckon there could be a years worth left in them, find that hard to believe. Am well pleased with them, shame they got popular and the prices went up.

kena · Post by **kena** » Mon Jun 11, 2012 3:10 pm

I had proxys on my 4.8 until recently and they were a very good tyre. However i needed to replace my fronts and I was unable to find the Toyo Proxy ST tyres anywhere. After some enquiries it appears that Toyo have changed the proxy and don't make the ST model anymore. I went with Bridgestone in the end.
Have them on all corners now and am more than happy.

Rusty · Post by **Rusty** » Mon Jun 11, 2012 4:50 pm

[quote="jeegnesh"]
Had Toyo's on mine and they have been excellent, look good too. Done a good job through snow too.

Mine have lasted 3 years and done 40k yes 40k just had to replace the fronts due to outter and inner wear even though the middle still had 3-4mm, the rears are still going and have 3-4mm left, last time I went to tyre shop they reckon there could be a years worth left in them, find that hard to believe. Am well pleased with them, shame they got popular and the prices went up.
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I hope you are ready for the usual 'banter' in that they will last at least a year because you don't drive anywhere..............

que Sanj

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Raj · Post by **Raj** » Mon Jun 11, 2012 5:03 pm

I've used Toyos quite a lot on different cars and always been very pleased with them. Even ran them round the Ring with no issues.

pvr · Post by **pvr** » Mon Jun 11, 2012 5:08 pm

Strangely enough, I had put them on the Polo two years ago and they show severe cracklines which I associate with tyres that are at least 5+ years old.

Cannondale · Post by **Cannondale** » Mon Jun 11, 2012 5:09 pm

I have a pair of 315/35R20 Toyo,s for sale in very good condition aprox 6mm tred. They were fitted in November 2011, no punctures or damage to them.

Just taken them off my car to fit 4 new Michelins

Open to offers.

Rich...

pvr · Post by **pvr** » Mon Jun 11, 2012 5:11 pm

Perhaps post in the "for sale" section ...

gchristofi · Post by **gchristofi** » Mon Jun 11, 2012 5:22 pm

I have been using proxes in my 325 track car, for the money they are a great balance between performance / price / wear rate. They are a little behind Michelin Pilot Sport for outright performance, but these are significantly more money!

When my diamaris need replacing on the x5, although I have found them v good, I will be tempted to try Toyo and pocket the change for sure.

Rusty · Post by **Rusty** » Mon Jun 11, 2012 6:51 pm

[quote="gchristofi"]

When my diamaris need replacing on the x5, although I have found them v good, I will be tempted to try Toyo and pocket the change for sure.
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Exactly what I did. You can get 2 sets of Proxies for the same price as one set of Diamara's and they are unlikely to wear at twice the rate.......

As I keep the X garaged and dress the tyres, they shouldn't suffer from any premature cracking.???
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storminmike · Post by **storminmike** » Mon Jun 11, 2012 7:54 pm

[quote="kena"]
I had proxys on my 4.8 until recently and they were a very good tyre. However i needed to replace my fronts and I was unable to find the Toyo Proxy ST tyres anywhere. After some enquiries it appears that Toyo have changed the proxy and don't make the ST model anymore. I went with Bridgestone in the end.
Have them on all corners now and am more than happy.
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really? You mean the VVVV patterned ones...what a shame

ArthurSleep · Post by **ArthurSleep** » Mon Jun 11, 2012 9:10 pm

So with all the Toyo users on here can anyone suggest the best / cheapest online supplier?

New E53 owner here & looks like I'll be in need of a couple fairly soon.

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