Tugz_S2K

I just put a new set of T1-S tires on my car

f: 225-50-16
r: 245-45-16

My car is in storage and I wont be able to try them out until Spring.

what should I expect from these??

1NewLexIS300

very good handling and gripage......although they don't seem to last too long for me....although i'm sure our driving styles vary..

Tugz_S2K

And i see you dont even own an S2000....so that dont help.



One responce??...common guys, this is weak

s2ksimon

Ian,
If I may "chime in here" and offer a suggetion. I've experience with s02's and Kuhmo Ecsta MX's and from what I gather about the Toyo T1 Proxes is that they are very similar to the Ecsta MX's in a medium street tire. I don't think they are going to be as "sticky" in the dry as the s02's. I do not think they will be as good as the s03's in the wet. But fear not as they are a decent competitor. I would hope they are better than the Kuhmo 712's as IMO every s2000 should stay away from those. But that is my personal bias.

Here is PHANTOM'S post re: Toyo T1-S


Yes, 205/55/16 and 245/45/16 is correct for the T1-S setup.

Overall, these tires are going to be considered a daily commute tire that has some performance.
The sidewalls are pretty soft, and the tread width is not too wide. But I will tell you that the wet weather handling characteristics are top notch.

I used the T1-S for the rear of my 18x8.5 volks, in which I used a 255/35/18 size. The tread width is not wider than the OEM S02 225/50/16.

Switching from S02's to 245/45/16 T1-S will dramatically decrease your dry weather performance, and a huge gain in wet weather handling characteristics and tread life. Another plus is that the T1-S is one of the lightest tires.

hope that helps ?
simon

johnyboy32

Had a set of T1-S on stock rims...205/55 and 245/45.

Actually, I went through 1 set of fronts and 2 sets of rears in 21000 miles. They could probably last a bit longer, but I drive pretty hard and I have my alignment set fairly agressive. Overall performance is good, especially in the wet. However, I would not buy them again. They cost as much as OEM SO2's, don't last any longer and are VERY noisy when worn.

Tugz_S2K

Simon, thanks for your responce and hooking me up with this deal, but i am still unsure about how this will affect the overall handling of the car. I hope not too much in a negative way.



Theres got to be more people on here with this set-up. Common peeps speak up!....

Can anyone tell me what tire pressures theyre runnin and also alignment specs with this tire???

THanks

THAGR81

Not to hi-jack this thread but it seems that on this board, the Evolution Autosports cars swear by these tires, and on other boards and in magazines I see TONS of cars with the T1-S, are they really not in the top 2 or 3 tires available?
Del

fast4

I have the T1-S set-up 205/55/16 and 245/45/16 with about 12000 mile and I need new rear tires. I wasn't very impressed with them. I will be getting Kuhmo MX's for rear. This time around.

Tugz_S2K

That dont sound very encouraging.....

I Cant wait until spring