New tire from Toyo: the R1R (for those who thought the T1-R's sucked!)

stretch · 11-02-2007, 12:40 PM

I thought the Toyo T1-R's were awful compared to their predecessor (the T1-S), but Toyo seems to be looking for redemption. Could these give the Bridgestone RE-01R's, Hankook Z212 RS-2, and Falken Azenis RT-615 a run for their money?

Read: http://www.toyoad.com/techspecs/R1RProductDataPage.pdf

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Featuring a 140 AA A UTQG rating, the Proxes R1R is ideal for aggressive street driving, the street touring category of SCCA® autocross and the street classes for time attack. It is also an excellent choice for drifting, high performance driving schools and track days.

***VSGTS14*** · 11-02-2007, 02:10 PM

well we won't know until someone tries them!
i agree their others were crap, but you really couldn't compare them to rt615s etc.

import111 · 11-02-2007, 05:58 PM

Glad to see another tire in the running with RE01R's and Advan Neovas......well, we will see once some comparos are done if they are really even close or not. Looks like they could be though.

Andy STI · 11-02-2007, 06:29 PM

I like that they are going to offer a 235/45/17, a 245/40/17 and a 245/45/17. Nice to see a full range in sizing.

BM_STi · 11-02-2007, 06:39 PM

265/35/18

token-negro · 11-02-2007, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BM_STi

265/35/18

2nd /\

***evilSTi7*** · 11-02-2007, 11:12 PM

hmmm, very interesting tread pattern. I hope we get another competative tire choice out there.

Rookie84 · 11-03-2007, 01:45 AM

Hmmm... what is the price like on these? I might want to try them out if the price is comparable to RT615 and RS2. 255/35/18 looks yummy

***CGMDan*** · 11-03-2007, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Rookie84

Hmmm... what is the price like on these? I might want to try them out if the price is comparable to RT615 and RS2. 255/35/18 looks yummy

It's a toyo, so price won't be competitive to those two. I'm guessing $225+

Rookie84 · 11-03-2007, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by CGMDan

It's a toyo, so price won't be competitive to those two. I'm guessing $225+

Toyos aren't that expensive. T1R in 235/40/18 only costs $145 each. For comparison, RT615 is $130 and RS2 is $153 in same sizes. I got the prices from edgeracing.com

***CGMDan*** · 11-04-2007, 08:25 AM

^^^ I guess I was comparing r-compounds. Comparing 235/45/17 toyos- T1R's are $129, but going to a RA-1 jumps to $198. I know the new 888's are a bit more than the RA-1's.

Schell · 11-04-2007, 07:58 PM

140 treadwear huh? I'd be replacing these every 6 months. LOL

gOt_rally? · 11-04-2007, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Schell

140 treadwear huh? I'd be replacing these every 6 months. LOL

Or if your like me every 2 months

H4N · 11-05-2007, 03:32 AM

Ya very interesting tread pattern... can't wait to see how these do.

stretch · 11-05-2007, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by VSGTS14

well we won't know until someone tries them!
i agree their others were crap, but you really couldn't compare them to rt615s etc.

The T1-S's you could (predecessor to the crappy T1-R's). They weren't quite Azenis level but were still extremely grippy and worked better at high temps. The Speed World Series actually raced on them for a while before moving to RA-1's.

11-02-2007, 02:10 PM	#2
*VSGTS14* Muller Chevrolet Car: 08 Chevy 2500 Diesel Fav Mod: a new 09 STi Location: Milford, NJ Posts: 10,213 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (11)	Re: New tire from Toyo: the R1R (for those who thought the T1-R's sucked!) well we won't know until someone tries them! i agree their others were crap, but you really couldn't compare them to rt615s etc.

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import111 The Next Petter Solberg Car: Silver 05 WRX STi Location: Tucson, AZ. Posts: 934 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: New tire from Toyo: the R1R (for those who thought the T1-R's sucked!) Glad to see another tire in the running with RE01R's and Advan Neovas......well, we will see once some comparos are done if they are really even close or not. Looks like they could be though.

11-02-2007, 06:29 PM	#4
Andy STI Professional STI Racer Car: '05 STi Fav Mod: Britax Roundabout Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 818 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2005 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: New tire from Toyo: the R1R (for those who thought the T1-R's sucked!) I like that they are going to offer a 235/45/17, a 245/40/17 and a 245/45/17. Nice to see a full range in sizing.

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*CGMDan* Platinum Member Car: '05 CGM STi Fav Mod: What's RCE made lately? Location: Beaverton, Or Posts: 1,520 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: New tire from Toyo: the R1R (for those who thought the T1-R's sucked!) ^^^ I guess I was comparing r-compounds. Comparing 235/45/17 toyos- T1R's are $129, but going to a RA-1 jumps to $198. I know the new 888's are a bit more than the RA-1's.

11-04-2007, 07:58 PM	#12
Schell Silver Member Car: 2006 WRX Wagon 6 Spd Fav Mod: Chateau Montelana 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon Location: Bay Area Posts: 579 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: New tire from Toyo: the R1R (for those who thought the T1-R's sucked!) 140 treadwear huh? I'd be replacing these every 6 months. LOL

11-05-2007, 03:32 AM	#14
H4N The Next Petter Solberg Car: 05 STi Fav Mod: EWG, T 2'S Location: Mass-hole Posts: 916 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (6)	Re: New tire from Toyo: the R1R (for those who thought the T1-R's sucked!) Ya very interesting tread pattern... can't wait to see how these do.

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