[s-cars] Toyo Tires Comparisons

[Lee Levitt]

Aaron writes:

>
> Hi all,
> Anybody have any comments on the following tire choices available at my
> friendly local tire guy:
> 215 / 55R-16 Toyo Proxes TPT     $580.15  vs
> 255 / 50 VR-16 Proxes FZ4                       $ 597.28  ?
>
> Car is stock 95 avant.  Im leaning towards the 215/55 size as the
> slightly greater height might be a smoother ride and less likely to bend
> wheels here in pothole idaho. (has happened once with my stock 255 size
> on Borbets)

Borbets can be pretty soft.

> The TPT has a 65Kmi warranty.  The FZ4 - none.
> Is the 215 / 55 a noticably poorer handling tire?  Anybody with
> experience on these tires?
> In order of importance - No tramlining, low noise, comfort, handling,
> durability.

I drove 225/50 FZ4s for a while. Completely non-descript tire, lousy in
snow.

> (The car had tramlining problems with my worn out 255/50's prior to
> fixing motormounts and RF strut but all subsequent driving has been on
> 205 snows and tramlining is gone with these tires)

Right. You won't see tramlining with a 205, generally.

I ran a set of 245/45 16" Toyo T1S tires last year. Very good handling
summer tire, excellent ride, not harsh or stiff at all. You'll be much
happier with these than the FZ4s. I don't know anything about the TPT.

They, along with most wider tires, will tramline.

Oh, and btw, a 255/50 may run on on your RF inner fender lining.

Lee

'95.5 S6 avant
'96 A6 quattro avant