Toyo Tyres

Advantages: Grip, Price
Disadvantages: Durability

...anything!). Then I came across Toyo tyres, little known at the moment in this country and rediculed by some. Why rediculed? Because they were different and were not a named brand, thats why. The Toyo is a softer compound tyre (meaning it wears more readily) however they are alot cheaper than the majority of named brands. My Tuscan requires 255/40/18s so not the cheapest to buy for, however the cheapest I could get were just under £100 each. Trust ...
...of that size. Once they were on the car the handling was transformed. Off the lights the grip was brilliant and I experienced what it was like to get to 60 mph very very very quickly. Corners!!!! Another thing I now love. Approach them with reasonable speed trust in the tyres and by gently accelerating at the exit you can slide the back end out nicely. With the previous tyres I would have ended up seeing where I had just been!!! Durability - Being ... Read review

Advantages: grippy and wear well
Disadvantages: not too many stockists

...I replaced the Ecocontacts with Toyo Roadpro R610s as I had heard a few whispers that Toyo were quite good. These were as grippy as the other tyres and wore surprisingly well, the roadholding being quite good too. I therefore went to my local stockist (found from a postcode search at Toyos UK website) and asked for the prices of the R610s in the size 195-60-15. Unfortunately they only had three tyres in, but they did have four Toyo Proxes T1s 205-60-15 ...
...can strike - again the Toyo UK website has a guide on what size tyres will fit your car. The Proxes are much higher performance tyres than the Roadpros, and again I have heard good things about them. A deal was done. Just under £300 for four tyres, balanced, new valves, and a tracking check. If you do have new tyres fitted, make sure they use a torque wrench to tighten the wheel nuts rather than an air gun....some cars can get warped brake disks ... Read review

Advantages: Reasonable price, great grip
Disadvantages: None

...idependant tyre fitters reccomended me Toyo 350. They were roughly the same price as the rest of the branded tyres and decied to give them a go. I tend to drive a lot on small country roads frequently covered in puddles, mud, leaves ect. The level of grip they offer is very good, i have noticed a positive difference in the levels of grip when breaking and cornering when the conditions are not great. This is in comparison to the Dunlop tyres i had ...
...fuel economy. After 5000 miles they seem to be in good condition with plenty of grip left. Looking at the Toyo web site these tyres have been specifically designed for small cars and they seem to have done a fantastic job. A great overall trye for a small car ... Read review

Advantages: Cheap
Disadvantages: Noisy

When I purchased two Toyo tyres for my RAV4 I was told they were excellent multi-purpose tyres. Well I beg to differ, not too bad on light off road, but too noisy on tarmac. In my experience they have poor grip in the wet and slippery conditions, kicking the ABS in early. The tyre size I purchased was 215/70 R 16, which is only fitted to the RAV4 so I didn't have a lot of choice. The price of £60 a wheel was indeed very reasonable including fitting ... Read review

Advantages: Grip is second to none come sun, wind or rain
Disadvantages: Do wear quite quickly

I have Toyo Proxes T1-R tyres fitted to my 16" daily driver wheels on my Ford Focus. They are simply amazing, nothing less They are however, quite expensive tyres and do wear rather quickly, but in my opinion, as your car has a very small contact area with the road are definately worth the money. The special directional tread on the T1-R provides excellent grip in the dry and seemingly near identical grip in the wet. There are very few tyres out ...
...grip, comfort and quiet road noise. They offer very predictable handling, even right on their limit. I have seen cases on the older design T1-S where the tread has came apart from the tyre itself on the inner sidewall, but I have heard no cases of this occuring on the T1-R but it is only fair to mention it For those who would prefer to stick with a more European known brand I would also reccomend the Michelin Pilot Sport or the Goodyear Eagle F1s ... Read review

Advantages: Grippy in the dry and not as fast wearing as others
Disadvantages: Not the safest in the wet, stick with Toyo, Michelin or Eagle F1s

...I have these tyres on my 17" track wheels and have found myself with quite a mixed view of them. In the dry they are fantastic, they have excellent grip, and the compound is not too soft, thus ensuring a good wear rate for daily driving However in the wet they are absolutely shocking. The tyres I have fitted are 215 40 17 so aren't lacking in contact area. I drive a Ford Focus which is lowered on coilovers to the tune of -50mm. Even with the drop in ride height they severely struggle for grip in the wet, anything more than a gentle bend at more than 40mph and you are in trouble with these tyres In conclusion, great dry tyres that don't wear perhaps as quick as the Toyo Proxes T1R, but you are sacrificing a lot of wet weather grip in my experience... Read review

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Advantages: Good performance and great brakes - Wolf in sheeps clothing - good on a B road blast
Disadvantages: Not so good on the motorway or in town

...of their own paragragh. Apart from the unfortunate issue mentioned in the first section, the brakes on this car are its best feature. I read somewhere that it shares the same discs as the NSX! A bold statement perhaps, but after owning this car I can believe it. The combination of those brakes, Mintex pads, Koni suspension and Toyo tyres has actually made me momentarily pin myself to my own seatbelt! AND it made me crick my neck the other day! They can come up to temperature and work that little bit better than anticipated just when I was expecting the ABS to kick in. The result is uncontrolled body movement (mine!). Now, when I drive the wife's Fiesta, I often wheelspin out of of one junction (unintentionally) and struggle to get it slowed down for the next.... Read review

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Advantages: Looks, fuel economy, handling, safety
Disadvantages: Plastic interior, driving position, limited storage

...very good, but if you push too hard then it’s more difficult to “catch” than a RWD car, but you wouldn’t normally reach the limit in normal driving although more care is required in the wet. One important thing to check are the brand and model of the tyres as this can make a dramatic difference to handling. Changing from economy tyres to Toyo Proxy S1’s changed the handling from pretty dreadful to great. Also regularly check tyre pressures as this effects handling more than normal. Haven’t had particularly good experiences with main dealers but that goes for all makes, depends if you’re luck or not. If you’re buying second hand then they also keep their value well which is always a bonus.... Read review

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