Just bought new tires! pics added

[joe603]

Well after 20k miles, my Toyo Proxie T1R's have turned into drag slicks...They have been a great tire, much better than the OEM Bridgestones which lasted only 13k. I was happy with the performance in dry and wet weather...but they were a bit noisy. I'm running a larger than OEM size:

245/35 -19 front275/35 -19 rear

After looking online, the Toyo's have gone up in price to $280 per tire on the rear size and $214 for the front ($1049 shipped for all 4). That was at Tiredeals4less.com. I know I paid $900ish when I initially purchased them...

Then, I looked on Tirerack.com for pricing on the Yokohama S. Drives. (SVT loves 'em!) They were actually cheaper ($195 front, $221 rear...$952 shipped) I had Discount Tire match the price of the Yoko's

So, new sneakers will be installed in a few days...I'll let you know how they compare to the Toyo's.

PICS!!

[SVTCOBRA]

(SVT loves 'em!)

Holy crap Joe!!! I don't put them thru the paces you guys do!!!!

Actually, I know you did your research before pulling the trigger.I REALLY hope you like them!! If not, I guess I can hang out with the guys on the Ford Focus Forum... (reminds me, need to change my sig...)

[audtatious]

Hmmm. You drive aggressive? I have 16k on my Bridgestones and still have tons of tread left.

[joe603]

You also have a G37...are they the same tires? I've been known to occasionally drive fast...but I only live 5-min from work.

[kboy79]

I currently have the S. Drives. I had it for about 4 months now. The size is different than yours; but none the less, I have no problems w/ them. Little noisy is all I can think of.

[joe603]

They actually came in today!! Shipping was fast

[audtatious]

You also have a G37...are they the same tires? I've been known to occasionally drive fast...but I only live 5-min from work.

RE050's

[joe603]

Got 'em put on Friday...they seem to be a little fatter on the sidewall compared to my Toyos. Much quieter though...I'll get pics up soon.

[smockers83]

My 'Stones are still on my G at 24,500 miles. They badly need replacing, but they're still at 2/32 on the rear with more on the front. Just waiting for the job I just finished interviewing for until I get new tires.

I guess I baby my G compared to you guys.

I'll be anxiously waiting for your comparo. I'm trying to decide between Toyo and Yoko.

[joe603]

Yokohama S. Drives first impressions:

-Much quieter than the Toyo's!!

-Ride quality seems better...they don't feel "hard" like the Toyo's did.

-Traction is great....but I haven't pushed 'em yet...still need to past break-in period.

-They seem to have thicker sidewalls...look like a bigger tire. (Of course that could be the new tread too.)

-The Yokohama S. Drives were cheaper than the Toyo Proxy T1Rs'.

Front: toyo=$214 / Yoko=$195Rear: Toyo=$315/ Yoko=$221

[smockers83]

Here's something to ponder, at least I think it is.

Since you're running a wider tire Joe, do you think you got better mileage out of your Toyo's due to the larger surface area of the contact patch or because of better materials?

[joe603]

The Toyo's just felt like a better tire...I don't think the increased surface area had much to do with the increased mileage...especially since it was 7k more!!

-I'll update the forum in a few months after they've been broken in

[infg35coupe]

thanks for this post....i am buying the same tire and same brand next month when i come home....wasnt sure to go with toyos or yokos so thanks for making my decision easier plus cheaper.

[G_whizz]

Looks good Joe.. I can't wait to go 275's on my rear.

Nice looking tread..

[azynsouljah]

hey joe603, were you still able to use your stock rims on the new tires you purchased?

[marlin29311]

Here's something to ponder, at least I think it is.

Since you're running a wider tire Joe, do you think you got better mileage out of your Toyo's due to the larger surface area of the contact patch or because of better materials?

I would think the same thing - the larger tires more than likely have a slighly higher rolling resistance than the smaller ones (though this is also subjective to the tread design and such as well...)

I noticed when I swapped out the original tires on my car and threw wider tires on, my MPG's did decrease a slight bit, but nothing more than 10-20 miles per tank. But I also bought a much 'grippier' tire as well.

[G_whizz]

hey joe603, were you still able to use your stock rims on the new tires you purchased?

I can pretty much answer this for Joe and say yes. He also would have changed his sig pic.

[atn_chargers]

Not to fall off the subject...but I have the same vacuum as joe. It's it a piece of crap and weighs a ton....Try cleaning your stairs with one of those!

[joe603]

Not to fall off the subject...but I have the same vacuum as joe. It's it a piece of crap and weighs a ton....Try cleaning your stairs with one of those!

LOL! That's my garage vacuum...The wife wanted a Dyson for the house. Yes, it is a piece of crap...but it still works!

hey joe603, were you still able to use your stock rims on the new tires you purchased?

Yup, if you look on Tirerack.com, the sizes I have are "optional" sizes.

[G_whizz]

Not to fall off the subject...but I have the same vacuum as joe. It's it a piece of crap and weighs a ton....Try cleaning your stairs with one of those!

You're doing it wrong...the wife should be cleaning the stairs.

[joe603]

You're doing it wrong...the wife should be cleaning the stairs.

LOL...wait 'till that baby comes. You'll be cooking and cleaning!!

[SVTCOBRA]

Not to fall off the subject...but I have the same vacuum as joe. It's it a piece of crap and weighs a ton....Try cleaning your stairs with one of those!

I think we have that one too, but in red...Kohl's with discount was very reasonable. Rated really high by CR.

Stairs are EZ!!! I have a 16 yr old who does them.

[G_whizz]

LOL...wait 'till that baby comes. You'll be cooking and cleaning!!

I know I know...

[telcoman]

Well after 20k miles, my Toyo Proxie T1R's have turned into drag slicks...They have been a great tire, much better than the OEM Bridgestones which lasted only 13k. I was happy with the performance in dry and wet weather...but they were a bit noisy. I'm running a larger than OEM size:

245/35 -19 front275/35 -19 rear

After looking online, the Toyo's have gone up in price to $280 per tire on the rear size and $214 for the front ($1049 shipped for all 4). That was at Tiredeals4less.com. I know I paid $900ish when I initially purchased them...

Then, I looked on Tirerack.com for pricing on the Yokohama S. Drives. (SVT loves 'em!) They were actually cheaper ($195 front, $221 rear...$952 shipped) I had Discount Tire match the price of the Yoko's <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://images.nicoclub.com/forums/image ... aughty.gif" BORDER="0">

So, new sneakers will be installed in a few days...I'll let you know how they compare to the Toyo's.

I know you have a coupe but shouldn't you get more than 20kmiles out of a set of tires?

I've got 40k on mine with a shade over 7/32 left

http://forums.g35club.org/zerothread/307229

Telcoman

[telcoman]

My 'Stones are still on my G at 24,500 miles. They badly need replacing, but they're still at 2/32 on the rear with more on the front. Just waiting for the job I just finished interviewing for until I get new tires.

I guess I baby my G compared to you guys.

I'll be anxiously waiting for your comparo. I'm trying to decide between Toyo and Yoko.

Eric

You are driving with dangerous tires with only 2/32. An accident could cost you much more than tires including your life as well as someone else's?

Use regular 87 octane if you have to to save some $$$

Telcoman

[Tampa G35 Sedan 6MT]

2/32 makes for great fun

You just have to learn how to drive that G

[tollboothwilley]

I know you have a coupe but shouldn't you get more than 20kmiles out of a set of tires?

I've got 40k on mine with a shade over 7/32 left

http://forums.g35club.org/zerothread/307229

Telcoman

You don't drive like anybody else that owns a G on this forum...You drive like my grandpa...no higher than 65 mph.