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Old Sep 7, 2006 | 08:56 PM
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Default Need Help deciding between these two tires.

Hey guys,

What tire do you think is better?

Toyo proxes T1R

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Toyo Proxes 4

Please give opinions...past experiences...anything would be appreciated...thanks!

I'm going to be buying tires soon..just wanna know which would be the better investment.
Old Sep 7, 2006 | 09:13 PM
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Havent used either.. but have heard some say the T1R is fairly crappy, especially for the price. I would go with the Proxes based upon what I have heard and read.
Old Sep 8, 2006 | 04:21 AM
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i dont really know about the T1R but i have the Proxes 4s and they're awesome...extremely quiet compared to the stock potenzas and they handle great in dry and wet conditions
Old Sep 8, 2006 | 04:24 AM
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I had the Proxes 4s and they lasted much longer than the stock tires and handled much better, especially in wet weather. I was very pleased with them. I put a total of about 25k miles on them, before I sold my tC, and they still had some tread life in them left, and I drove pretty hard.
Old Sep 8, 2006 | 06:23 AM
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I have had both, different sizes but I have had both. The T-1R is overpriced. There are other tires with better grip for the money. I think it is inferior to the T-1S that it replaced. It isn't a bad tire, just overpriced. Now the Proxes 4 is an awesome tire for what you get. Decent price, quiet, 300 treadwear and a 4 season tire. I would say go with the Proxes 4
Old Sep 8, 2006 | 09:23 AM
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proxes all the way!
Old Sep 8, 2006 | 09:41 AM
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Well I think you got the answer!
Old Sep 8, 2006 | 08:49 PM
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hey thanks alot guyS!!!! i really apreciate the feedback and opinions.
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