Toyo R1-R tyres - Impressed!

[Chri5]

Anyone else using these? Or used them?

Ive had mine on now for around 500 miles and Im very impressed with them so far

Dry grip is very good, and sidewalls are pretty stiff but not SO stiff as per R888's, much quieter!
Im also very impressed with wet weather performance too for a more track orientated tyre.....although saying that Ive not tried them on track yet but I imagine performance will be good, but I guess they may overheat quicker?

But at £40 a corner less than R888's, not a bad option IMO

 

[edde]

Ive used them didn't like them though

 

[bluecup182]

I've just put them on recently as well, and love them. They feel alittle strange on Highways but cornering grip is awesome....

 

[Chri5]

How do you mean "strange"? In what way?

 

[dmallett]

They replaced the T1-R? or am i completely wrong.

 

[Chri5]

Not really "replaced", theres no comparison between the 2! They're more track orientated

 

[bluecup182]

How do you mean "strange"? In what way?

It's kind of hard to describe, but they don't seem to feel that comfortable cruizing straight at highway speeds. I also had Toyo T1-R in the past, which were great but nowhere as grippy

 

[DanFreemanPhoto]

I'm torn between these and AD08s for my VX220. Both seem to be as good as each other really.

Or do I not bother and just get T1Rs lol!! Decisions!!!

 

[Chri5]

T1-R's arent in the same league at all! Will last longer though

 

[DanFreemanPhoto]

Yeh I know. I had those on the Clio, and a set of 888s for track.


I'll only take the VX on track occasionally, so not sure if the 'track orientated' tyres are worth it.

 

[mark smith87]

I've got a set of R1-R's on my 172. They're superb on track especially once they get warm and the track is dry. I've taken them off for the winter as I'm not so sure they will give great traction on ice and snow as and when we get any. I've had two sets of T1-R's. Very good all round tyres but they don't last long.

 

[Cueball]

What are toyo proxies like? Only 52.80 a tyre on camskill

 

[Rhys Beal]

What are toyo proxies like? Only 52.80 a tyre on camskill

You mean T1R's?
Average IMO. Can't wait to wear mine out. You get what you pay for.

 

[Cueball]

Yeah, a mate of mine recommended them, but think I'm just going to go for ps3. He said I'll only get about 3 month out of r888?

 

[Rhys Beal]

I will replace my T1R's with PS3's

 

[Sam@NP]

R1-R replace the R888 when the new tyre regs come in iirc. The compound in very close to the trip 8's but they have a different design and more tread. A more road going R888 if you will.

 

[LewisTaylor]

You mean T1R's?
Average IMO. Can't wait to wear mine out. You get what you pay for.

My cup gripped best with the T1R's you have now, better than 15's with prada spec 2 and better than Uniroyal Rainsport 2's.

 

[Rhys Beal]

My cup gripped best with the T1R's you have now, better than 15's with prada spec 2 and better than Uniroyal Rainsport 2's.

I can't push half as hard with the T1R's as I could with my old PE2's! They squeel like crazy and let go quicker. I really want to run some semi slicks on 15's for summer and in case I do some track work and PS3's for winter etc.

 

[Chri5]

You'll be very pleased with a048s then Lewis if you thought t1rs gripped well lol

 

[recaro182]

I had R1R's on mine last year. I did 2 track days on them and found them good, but not great. I think the first track day I did the tyres only had a few hundred miles under them and when they got hot, moved around on the tread a bit, but still had plenty of grip. Second track day when they were partly worn they faired much better, but the sidewalls are not the thickest.

Great road tyre, couldnt fault it at all even in moderate rain, definitely need some heat in them though.

 

[mikes86]

Agreed with most of the comments in here, for a road tyre they are excellent, dry grip is better than performance road tyre (pe2, tr1, cs3 etc) and from what I can tell they were better in the wet too. They hold up pretty well on track too, not far off 888 grip, and fall off nicely, not suddenly. They only lasted about 10-15mins before overheating though. Currently sat in the garage having some 595RSR fitted as I wanted more grip! :evil: