Gent Matthew-EMG030 wrote:
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> There seems to be much conversation about the Kuhmos, BFGs, Hoosiers, and
> Yoks, but not many people have mentioned the Toyo autocross tires.
It's been discussed before.
>
> The only person I remember mentioning them is Carl Couric, who got many good
> runs from them.
>
> Has anyone else had good/bad experiences with Toyo?
Yes
The best of times and the worst of times. I think that the fact that
Toyo has not changed their compound in near a decade means they wear
very well, but can not compete well with BFG, Kumho, or Hoosier. I
really should know as I have been trying hard with these tires (no pun
intended) all this year.
I have said for years that the Toyos are a great tire that is 98%
competitive. For me, for the most part, I just index my times based on
that. 8-)
I've got a $50 rebate
> sitting in front of me. Its down to the Kuhmos or Toyos, looking for wear
> first and performance second-its a two driver car.
Having driven both of those tires, I think wear is close on either one.
Performance I would give the nod to the Kumhos. And, Kumhos are cheaper
than Toyos (except perhaps your coupon).
>
> I guess I should ask this too, do they make a 205/50-15 and a 225/50-15?
http://www.toyo.com/tires/prox_ra1.html
The answer is yes.
Randy Chase
On "Sucks Forever" Tires
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