Announcement ... Tire Rack has become an Official Toyo Tires Motorsports Dealer

[Luke@tirerack]

Find the action. Find the fun.

Toyo Tires love to race and have a well-earned reputation for winning in all kinds of motorsports in locations all over the world.
More than the competition and fun, however, is the knowledge gained from motorsports activities, which is put to good use in developing the best tires for your car or truck.

Looking for a set of your own race-winning tires ...
look no further Tire Rack is now an Official Toyo Tires Motorsports dealer.

Extreme Performance Summer

Proxes R1R

The Proxes R1R is Toyo’s Extreme Performance Summer tire developed for driving enthusiasts looking for capabilities beyond normal street tire limitations. Developed from Toyo’s years of grueling on-track experience, Proxes R1R tires are engineered to elevate performance in dry and wet conditions. Like all Extreme Performance Summer tires, Proxes R1R tires are not intended to be driven in near-freezing temperatures, through snow or on ice. It’s also essential these tires be stored indoors at temperatures maintained above 15 degrees F.

The Proxes R1R molds a high-grip, silica-reinforced tread compound into an 8/32” to 9/32” deep directional Arrowhead tread design featuring an extra wide footprint to blend handling and performance during spirited dry-road driving with traction in wet conditions. The leading edges of the arrowheads are tapered to stabilize center block movement to reduce the possibility of irregular wear. Multi-Width EVAC Channels improve water evacuation from the center of the tread design to help increase hydroplaning resistance, while their narrow widths at the shoulders increase block size to enhance steering response and maintain block stiffness during aggressive braking.

The tire’s internal structure features an advanced competition-inspired modified radial construction for driving hard through the corners and accelerating quickly onto the straight-aways. Twin high-tensile steel belts reinforced with spirally wrapped jointless cap and edge plies control the footprint size and shape. Jointless beads anchor the tires to the wheels while a high-modulus bead compound and slightly angled body plies work together to stabilize the sidewall.

Track & Competition DOT– Racetrack and Autocross Only


Proxes R888

The Proxes R888 is Toyo’s new-generation, Track & Competition DOT tire for driving enthusiasts participating in road racing, track days and high-performance driving schools. The Proxes R888’s advancements in casing and tread design improve dry performance while maintaining wet traction and control.

While Proxes R888 radials meet DOT requirements, they are not appropriate for highway use. Proxes R888 radials are not recommended for driving in wet conditions when shaved or worn where standing water is present and there is the risk of hydroplaning; drivers should drive cautiously at reduced speeds if they encounter these conditions. And like all Track & Competition DOT tires, Proxes R888 radials are not intended to be driven in near-freezing temperatures, through snow or on ice. It’s also essential these tires be stored indoors at temperatures maintained above 15 degrees F.

Proxes R888 tires feature an enhanced R-Compound Tread that maximizes grip for better competitive handling and performance. This compound is molded into a directional V-shaped tread design featuring increased tread area and limited void to improve dry traction while the V-shaped grooves assist with wet traction. Semi-slick shoulder areas improve grip for better steering response while a continuous center contact increases braking performance and dry traction.

The tire’s internal structure features an advanced competition modified radial construction for driving hard through the corners and accelerating quickly onto the straight-aways.

Toyo Tires recommends the following general set-up guidelines for the Proxes R888:

* Operating Temperature: 160°F to 220°F
* Hot Inflation Pressures: 32 to 38 (psi)
* Camber: -2.5° to -5.0°
* Caster: As much positive as possible

Proxes RA1

The Proxes RA1 is Toyo’s Track & Competition DOT tire developed for drivers looking for street-legal circuit tires that combine consistency, durability and competitive times. Proxes RA1 tires are designed to provide an uncommon advantage to cost-conscious competitors who demand quick lap times and long tire life from their racing tires.

While Proxes RA1 radials meet DOT requirements, they are not appropriate for highway use. Proxes RA1 radials are not recommended for driving in wet conditions when shaved or worn where standing water is present and there is the risk of hydroplaning; drivers should drive cautiously at reduced speeds if they encounter these conditions. And like all Track & Competition DOT tires, Proxes RA1 radials are not intended to be driven in near-freezing temperatures, through snow or on ice. It’s also essential these tires be stored indoors at temperatures maintained above 15 degrees F.

Proxes RA1 tires feature a soft but durable R-Compound that is tolerant to repeated heat cycles. This compound is molded into a symmetric stepped tread design that delivers competitive handling and performance. When new with 8/32” of tread depth, the tire features an independent tread block and groove arrangement that emphasizes wet traction. Shaving to reduced tread depths increases direct contact with the track to improve dry traction. Dry traction is enhanced at 6/32”, lateral grooves disappear at about 4/32” and only two central circumferential grooves remain when worn to 3/32” to deliver the best dry traction.

The tire’s internal structure features an advanced competition modified radial construction for driving hard through the corners and accelerating quickly onto the straight-aways.

Toyo Tires recommends the following general set-up guidelines for the Proxes RA1:

* Operating Temperature: 160°F to 220°F
* Hot Inflation Pressures: High 30s to Low 40s (psi)
* Camber: -2.5° to -5.0°
* Caster: As much positive as possible

TEAM TOYO Contingency Programs

Toyo Tire Limited is proud to support racers who win on Toyo Tires! They offer a variety of contingency programs, including cash payouts and Toyo Bucks, with many of the country's top racing organizations. Each contingency program is unique so visit your sanctioning body's web site for complete details.







Tire shaving and heat cycling services are available in our South Bend, Indiana and McCarran, Nevada facilities if needed.

[Datawiz]

Sizes for the C6 Z06?

[cmb396]

Luke, can you get me a price on a set of Open Country AT's, 325-50x22? (35x13.50)

[Luke@tirerack]

Originally Posted by datawiz

Sizes for the C6 Z06?

C5 and C5Z yes ... C6 and C6Z not yet but, they are in the works

[Datawiz]

Originally Posted by Luke@tirerack

C5 and C5Z yes ... C6 and C6Z not yet but, they are in the works

[Luke@tirerack]

Originally Posted by cmb396

Luke, can you get me a price on a set of Open Country AT's, 325-50x22? (35x13.50)

all we have in that size is the BF Goodrich All Terrain T/A in that size

[CertInsaneC5]

Where were you a year ago when I bought street tires? Love me some of those Toyo's

Next set will be from you.

[cmb396]

Originally Posted by Luke@tirerack

all we have in that size is the BF Goodrich All Terrain T/A in that size

Thanks! I'm not even gonna ask the price of those!!

[Torqaholic]

Originally Posted by cmb396

Thanks! I'm not even gonna ask the price of those!!

If you only run them in the Winter they last twice as long so you're getting them for half price. That's my theory

[ZipZap]

Now that the class is moving toward Hoosier...

[DJ_Critterus]

What's this tire shaving mentioned at the bottom of the OP?

[ZipZap]

Originally Posted by DJ_Critterus

What's this tire shaving mentioned at the bottom of the OP?

For some treaded tires, shaving removes a lot of weight, and tread from the tire. TOYO RA-1's come new at about 6/32 tread depth. We leave these as is for rain tires. For dry tires, we shave them down to 3/32 or 2/32. This leaves you with max contact and least weight. Basically the equivalent of a DOT rated slick.

On a 2 mile course, the difference can be a couple seconds a lap difference between shaved and unshaved.

[mrvette]

Originally Posted by ZipZap

For some treaded tires, shaving removes a lot of weight, and tread from the tire. TOYO RA-1's come new at about 6/32 tread depth. We leave these as is for rain tires. For dry tires, we shave them down to 3/32 or 2/32. This leaves you with max contact and least weight. Basically the equivalent of a DOT rated slick.

On a 2 mile course, the difference can be a couple seconds a lap difference between shaved and unshaved.

I not even hardly heard of tire shaving for over 40 years now...used to do it on recap/retread tires ....I think the practice was outlawed in some states? for street driven cars....

[Nemesis]

How does the R888 compare to the Hankook Z214, most specifically the sidewall? I noticed everyone is out of the hankooks in my size.

[Nemesis]

Originally Posted by ZipZap

For some treaded tires, shaving removes a lot of weight, and tread from the tire. TOYO RA-1's come new at about 6/32 tread depth. We leave these as is for rain tires. For dry tires, we shave them down to 3/32 or 2/32. This leaves you with max contact and least weight. Basically the equivalent of a DOT rated slick.

On a 2 mile course, the difference can be a couple seconds a lap difference between shaved and unshaved.

how do you like the RA-1 as a rain tire?