anyone know about Toyo Proxis 4 Tires - 3000GT/Stealth International Message Center

tonyvr4 · 04-22-2008, 07:15 AM

Is anyone familiar with the Toyo Proxis 4 Tires ?

The dealer I found only has these tires in all season and I would prefer to buy everything from one place. I live in NJ so all season is important.

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Any help is greatly appreciated
Thanks
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bfretless · 04-22-2008, 09:05 AM

I have them on my car. What do you want to know? They were on the car when I got it, so can't say anything about mileage, but they grip good and corner pretty well. I have a little traction problem from a launch, but I think I need new motor mounts (FWD).

Bill

Lord Warlock · 04-22-2008, 09:07 AM

I wouldn't rate the proxes in the same league as the nitto extreme 555, but they don't appear to suck enough to warrant taking mine back to swap them for nittos. I got 4 proxes 4 about a month ago for my svt cobra. They seem to do decent in dry weather, and on damp roads, i haven't seen a gully washer type rain since putting them on but i imagine they'll do better than the bald nittos i had on before.

I don't like the way they behave when spinning, (even on wet roads) the rear end tends to move around a bit instead of staying solidly in one spot like it did before these tires. I only spun them to get an idea how they would hold under launch conditions. I got the proxes because the dealer didn't have any nittos in stock at the time. Plus they were cheaper. I really wanted goodyear gsd3's or nitto 555s.

tonyvr4 · 04-22-2008, 09:31 AM

Sorry if I didn't mention details. I have a VR-4 so spinning the tires isn't an issue.

I was mainly concerned with how they did in the wet and if anyone had driven on them in the snow. Tread wear is also a queston

I realize the best in the snow would be snow tires, but I can't afford two sets of wheels and tires, and very importantly, I don't have anywhere to store them.

Thanks for any help
Tony

91Stealthrt2 · 04-28-2008, 08:49 AM

I wouldn't buy them again.

tonyvr4 · 04-28-2008, 08:58 AM

What problems did you have with them ?

Thanks
Tony

91Stealthrt2 · 04-28-2008, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonyvr4

What problems did you have with them ?

Thanks
Tony

They were very noisy when being pushed, and for the price they weren't as good as other tires.

tonyvr4 · 04-28-2008, 11:13 AM

Ok thanks for the info. I am not that concearned about noise. THe tires that were on my car when I got it were noisy and it really doesn't bother me

Thanks
Tony

EMC 3000GT · 05-26-2008, 11:14 AM

Never again. I have 245's and my worn out champiro 225's were better.

Geordon · 05-26-2008, 12:53 PM

I am about ready to replace a set of 245/45/17 Proxes 4 which has been on my 92 R/T TT at around 4 years. If I could remember when I got them, I could tell you how many miles I put on them. I can tell you this much. They seem to wear better than my old Pirelli all season and Dunlop Supersport all season. I drive them year around in Michigan weathers with snow and cold. Lost control once last year in a slush storm, but the tread was down to 3 or 4 32nds, so I blame myself for riding them so long, not the actual model of tire. In fact, I priced a replacement set at Belle Tire a few months ago, then just toughed it out for the winter (drove more carefully), and am now just wearing them down for the summer, and will get new tires before the snow flies.

My outside corners are wearing down faster than the main tread, but I think this is typical? No cupping like the Pirelli's - very even tread wear. I don't think they are noisy -- not quiet, but not loud, either. As for life, the original Gatorbacks lasted about 40,000 mi, and each of these 3 replacements (Pirelli, Dunlop, Toyo) are more like 20,000 apiece. As I drive less than 7,000 mi per year, every 3 to 4 years is fine by me. If I was better at keeping my tires properly inflated, I am sure they would last a little longer.

Bottom line, if you think you might like them, give them a try. I won't recommend against getting them. And, as everyone else says, YMMV

04-22-2008, 07:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
tonyvr4 Forum Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Toms River, NJ Drives: 1997 VR-4 Trader Rating: (0)	anyone know about Toyo Proxis 4 Tires Is anyone familiar with the Toyo Proxis 4 Tires ? The dealer I found only has these tires in all season and I would prefer to buy everything from one place. I live in NJ so all season is important. BigWheels.Net: custom wheels,chrome wheels,alloy wheels,car wheels,truck wheels,aftermarket wheels,large rims,wheel and tire packages,polished wheels These wheels are awesome: BigWheels.Net: custom wheels,chrome wheels,alloy wheels,car wheels,truck wheels,aftermarket wheels,large rims,wheel and tire packages,polished wheels Any help is greatly appreciated Thanks Tony

04-22-2008, 09:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
bfretless Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Drives: pearl white 93 SL Trader Rating: (3)	Re: anyone know about Toyo Proxis 4 Tires I have them on my car. What do you want to know? They were on the car when I got it, so can't say anything about mileage, but they grip good and corner pretty well. I have a little traction problem from a launch, but I think I need new motor mounts (FWD). Bill

04-22-2008, 09:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
Lord Warlock Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Jacksonville FL Drives: 2004 SVT Cobra,91TT Trader Rating: (9)	Re: anyone know about Toyo Proxis 4 Tires I wouldn't rate the proxes in the same league as the nitto extreme 555, but they don't appear to suck enough to warrant taking mine back to swap them for nittos. I got 4 proxes 4 about a month ago for my svt cobra. They seem to do decent in dry weather, and on damp roads, i haven't seen a gully washer type rain since putting them on but i imagine they'll do better than the bald nittos i had on before. I don't like the way they behave when spinning, (even on wet roads) the rear end tends to move around a bit instead of staying solidly in one spot like it did before these tires. I only spun them to get an idea how they would hold under launch conditions. I got the proxes because the dealer didn't have any nittos in stock at the time. Plus they were cheaper. I really wanted goodyear gsd3's or nitto 555s. __________________ 91 Stealth TT Stillen Intake, Stillen DP, DN Y Pipe, HKS EVC IV, GReddy BOV, Burlwood Dash kit, New Katzkins, OEM Short Block, RPS Max Street Clutch, Denso 310lph fuel pump, 13G Turbos, Borla exhaust, 550 DR Injectors, HKS SAFC, 2 gauge pod CF A/F gauge, autometer boost gauge. Custom vented blisters, New Valves, rebuilt heads, timing belt, new bearings and pistons. 35k invested. Other cars: 1969 charger R/T SE, 04 SVT cobra

04-22-2008, 09:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
tonyvr4 Forum Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Toms River, NJ Drives: 1997 VR-4 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: anyone know about Toyo Proxis 4 Tires Sorry if I didn't mention details. I have a VR-4 so spinning the tires isn't an issue. I was mainly concerned with how they did in the wet and if anyone had driven on them in the snow. Tread wear is also a queston I realize the best in the snow would be snow tires, but I can't afford two sets of wheels and tires, and very importantly, I don't have anywhere to store them. Thanks for any help Tony

04-28-2008, 08:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
91Stealthrt2 needs boost Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Eatonville, WA Trader Rating: (10)	Re: anyone know about Toyo Proxis 4 Tires I wouldn't buy them again. __________________ 1 of 2 WA members at NG06!!!!! 2nd place stock AWD autox(not my car; first time driving a TT) 91 R/T Mods: SCE 5mm spacers, intrax, rear sway bar, rear camber/toe arms, tp, intake, 18x9.5" fn01rc's in hyperblack with 265/35 Yokohama AVS sports, 2gTT brakes, SS lines, ek2 spacer and goodies, poly motor mouts, Seattle roller-bearing shifter!, Accel wires,'99 lifters, custom stereo, yellowtop, 192K+ miles, m505 w/MMCd, 3500lbs w/driver, and a badass daily driver! Need to install: ss clutch line, 2g rear brakes, BT ground wires. Need: CASH, windshield, carpet, antenna, 5 point strut bar New DD- 91 base stealth- 90k miles, blue, vr4 wheels. NEEDS LOWERED! Getting r/t body coversion and painted...

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04-28-2008, 08:58 AM	#6 (permalink)
tonyvr4 Forum Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Toms River, NJ Drives: 1997 VR-4 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: anyone know about Toyo Proxis 4 Tires What problems did you have with them ? Thanks Tony

04-28-2008, 11:13 AM	#8 (permalink)
tonyvr4 Forum Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Toms River, NJ Drives: 1997 VR-4 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: anyone know about Toyo Proxis 4 Tires Ok thanks for the info. I am not that concearned about noise. THe tires that were on my car when I got it were noisy and it really doesn't bother me Thanks Tony

05-26-2008, 12:53 PM	#10 (permalink)
Geordon New User - Please be kind Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mid Michigan Drives: 92 Stealth R/T TT Trader Rating: (1)	Re: anyone know about Toyo Proxes 4 Tires I am about ready to replace a set of 245/45/17 Proxes 4 which has been on my 92 R/T TT at around 4 years. If I could remember when I got them, I could tell you how many miles I put on them. I can tell you this much. They seem to wear better than my old Pirelli all season and Dunlop Supersport all season. I drive them year around in Michigan weathers with snow and cold. Lost control once last year in a slush storm, but the tread was down to 3 or 4 32nds, so I blame myself for riding them so long, not the actual model of tire. In fact, I priced a replacement set at Belle Tire a few months ago, then just toughed it out for the winter (drove more carefully), and am now just wearing them down for the summer, and will get new tires before the snow flies. My outside corners are wearing down faster than the main tread, but I think this is typical? No cupping like the Pirelli's - very even tread wear. I don't think they are noisy -- not quiet, but not loud, either. As for life, the original Gatorbacks lasted about 40,000 mi, and each of these 3 replacements (Pirelli, Dunlop, Toyo) are more like 20,000 apiece. As I drive less than 7,000 mi per year, every 3 to 4 years is fine by me. If I was better at keeping my tires properly inflated, I am sure they would last a little longer. Bottom line, if you think you might like them, give them a try. I won't recommend against getting them. And, as everyone else says, YMMV