Toyo Proxes TR1 Reviews - Page 5

Given 93% while driving a Mazda Mazda2 (195/45 R16) on a combination of roads for 1,500 spirited miles
Replaced the set of Jinyu Gallopros that were fitted when I bought the car over a year ago and the improvement has been sensational. Great grip on country roads in both wet and dry which gives confidence to push the car, and not too noisy nor harsh at speed, whether on country roads or dual carriageways. Could be quieter at town speeds, but the noise isn't so bad it's constantly noticeable (unlike the Jinyus). Over bumps and even potholes the tyres remain forgiving yet firm and stable.
Helpful 30 - tyre reviewed on May 5, 2020
Given 82% while driving a Ford Fiesta mk7 (195/45 R15 V) on a combination of roads for 500 spirited miles
What a great tyre! Replaced Vredestein Sportrac 5 that couldn't really handle front axle accelerating/breaking and cornering in dry (but are quite good in wet and feedback). Toyo's dry grip, cornering and handling is super, wet - very reasonable. They seem quiet in dry, only a little louder in wet. Overall seem great tyres.
Helpful 22 - tyre reviewed on April 30, 2020
Given 59% while driving a Toyota Vios (195/55 R15) on mostly country roads for 10,000 spirited miles
Previously I was on Potenza RE003, that things were good on the dry surface at the expense of terrible on wet. Changed to PS3 and those were the best in every aspect except it started to make small cracks at 2-year mark. Now the TR1 is the worst. Very noisy and vibrates likes no other. Will change to PS3 back later..
Helpful 27 - tyre reviewed on April 11, 2020
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Given 75% while driving a Nissan 300ZX (205/55 R16 V) on a combination of roads for 300 average miles
Work well for the price- dry grip is very good, wet not so much. Progressive runout when grip goes and sidewalls are much better than the old t1r. As a few people mentioned, tyres are quite noisy and mildly vibrate like a wheel bearing is on the way out on some surfaces!
Helpful 22 - tyre reviewed on March 25, 2020
Given 74% while driving a Toyota Perodua Myvi Toyota Passo (195/55 R15 V) on a combination of roads for 40,000 average miles
TR1 falls under UHP tires that performs really well on dry road. A very versatile tires that can be used daily or track. Downside, tires are noisy, in my car specifically, produces a humming sound at 60-70km/h as if the bearings are worn. On wet roads, tires underperform and starts slipping a bit. You won't lose confidence, but you'll feel that you need to slow down. With harder sidewalls, it performs great on straight road and corners really well. When reaching its limit, weirdly tires will vibrate like hell. A super grippy tires, makes loud grippy noises when enter carparks. Performs well, last considerably long.
Helpful 21 - tyre reviewed on February 18, 2020
Given 54% while driving a Ford mondeo 2.2 (225/40 R18) on mostly country roads for 4,000 spirited miles
Although the grip in wet and dry was good the noise was not,they sound and vibrat like a wheel bearing is going, I've changed back to Dunlop max RT2 which are a fantastic tyre
Helpful 32 - tyre reviewed on December 18, 2019
Given 66% while driving a Mazda Mazda2 (195/55 R16 V) on a combination of roads for 1,000 spirited miles
Had these replaced the Dunlop Enasave EC300+ on my Mazda 2. Tremendous improvement over dry grip, handling and feedback. Wet grip is pretty decent, as I didn't encounter any major slip during a rainy and wet back road run. Seems to complements the characteristics of the car very well as it allows one to lift off over steer and scandi flick with utmost confidence. Has a very distinctive screeching sound which progresses as you push harder over the limits.

The downside is the road noise and comfort. Terrible humming, thought it was my bearings but took the car into 2 tires shop and the usuasl service center only for them to conclude it's the tires.
Helpful 16 - tyre reviewed on December 6, 2019
Given 46% while driving a Toyota GT86 (215/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 7,000 spirited miles
Dry grip is acceptable for the price point of the tyre, wet grip is acceptable as well but can easily break loose with a bit more throttle on my gt86. The comfort is good. But the wear rate is bad and it easily breaks
Helpful 43 - tyre reviewed on September 19, 2019
Given 83% while driving a Renault twingo (195/50 R15) on a combination of roads for 4,500 spirited miles
I got these as a trial against rainsport 3s. indo 50miles a day but sometimes track the car so rainsports were my go to tire. I used to love the early t1r but they seemed to get worse a few years later, maybe a change of production compound? or facility? Any way I love the TR1, budget priced but high midrange performance, grip is awesome in the dry and I have no problems in the wet or standing water, obviously I'm driving within the limits but they do inspire a bit of confidence in the wet, they also look similar to rainsports..... I ran these for a full day at blyton also, no issues on a dry track there, kept the pressure in check and suffered no delaminating or extreme wear. Kept up with everything fine and handled really well. I will buy more of these for sure. The only thing I'd actually swap them out for would be some super sticky road slicks tbh. Car is a light tuned twingo with about 150bhp and 150lbft.
Helpful 17 - tyre reviewed on September 18, 2019
Given 84% while driving a Volkswagen Polo gt pd130 (195/50 R15) on mostly country roads for 1,500 spirited miles
I replaced my Hankook ventus prime 3 with these Toyo tires. Dry performance is much better, less understeering, more direct handling, maybe a bit better braking. However, the wet performance is worse, especially during aquaplaning, when the car felt more unstable, compared to the Hankook.
Helpful 23 - tyre reviewed on July 25, 2019
Given 84% while driving a Volkswagen Polo gt pd130 (195/50 R15) on mostly country roads for 1,500 spirited miles
I replaced my Hankook ventus prime 3 with these Toyo tires. Dry performance is much better, less understeering, more direct handling, maybe a bit better braking. However, the wet performance is worse, especially during aquaplaning, when the car felt more unstable, compared to the Hankook.
Helpful 31 - tyre reviewed on July 25, 2019
Given 77% while driving a Volkswagen Golf 6 GTI (225/40 R18) on mostly country roads for 10,000 average miles
5 stars
Helpful 195 - tyre reviewed on July 20, 2019