255/40
R17
98Y
Toyo Proxes T1 Sport Ultra-High Performance Summer Tire State-of-the-art design and construction give the Proxes T1 Sport the perfect mix of high-speed stability and cornering power, precise steering response, and quick braking on wet or dry pavement. It is perfect for pushing through hairpin after hairpin on tight mountain roads or on the open highway headed for the beach. Responding to the demand for ultimate handling in both wet + dry conditions, Proxes T1 Sport is supremely stable, even at fast highway speeds. Developed for European conditions and vehicles, the tire complements the handling of the most prestigious sports saloons and coupes. Outside - Cornering Performance Increased contact area through use of wide ribs with shallow and narrow groove to maintain good tread contact with the road. Improved handling and high grip. Inside - Aquaplaning + Braking Two wide grooves ensure good water drainage. Better braking achieved via a rib based pattern configuration, which increases the tread’s rigidity in the back and forward directions. Tread Design - Wide Outer Blocks Increased contact area through the use of wide blocks with shallow and narrow grooves to maintains good tread contact with the road. Improved handling with responsive steering feel and high grip. Tread Design - Wide Center Rib* High-speed stability + handling response are improved by adoption of a wide center rib. *285 section width and larger Tread Design - Inner Rib + Notch The inside ribs have a solid shape, which enhances rigidity, improves braking performance and reduces irregular wear. Tread Design - Wide Straight Grooves Wide straight grooves provide a wide water channel for better aquaplaning resistance.
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Based on tyre size: 255/40 R17 Y
Average price: £98.68
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Full Tyre Description
Toyo Proxes T1 Sport Ultra-High Performance Summer Tire State-of-the-art design and construction give the Proxes T1 Sport the perfect mix of high-speed stability and cornering power, precise steering response, and quick braking on wet or dry pavement. It is perfect for pushing through hairpin after hairpin on tight mountain roads or on the open highway headed for the beach. Responding to the demand for ultimate handling in both wet + dry conditions, Proxes T1 Sport is supremely stable, even at fast highway speeds. Developed for European conditions and vehicles, the tire complements the handling of the most prestigious sports saloons and coupes. Outside - Cornering Performance Increased contact area through use of wide ribs with shallow and narrow groove to maintain good tread contact with the road. Improved handling and high grip. Inside - Aquaplaning + Braking Two wide grooves ensure good water drainage. Better braking achieved via a rib based pattern configuration, which increases the tread’s rigidity in the back and forward directions. Tread Design - Wide Outer Blocks Increased contact area through the use of wide blocks with shallow and narrow grooves to maintains good tread contact with the road. Improved handling with responsive steering feel and high grip. Tread Design - Wide Center Rib* High-speed stability + handling response are improved by adoption of a wide center rib. *285 section width and larger Tread Design - Inner Rib + Notch The inside ribs have a solid shape, which enhances rigidity, improves braking performance and reduces irregular wear. Tread Design - Wide Straight Grooves Wide straight grooves provide a wide water channel for better aquaplaning resistance.
Test Results
ADAC Motorwelt - 25/02/2016
225/45 R17 Y
"Satisfactory" - strengths: on dry roads, fuel consumption, very low cost - Weaknesses: Can not compete with the best on wet roads and the wear
Autozeitung - 26/02/2014
225/50 R17 ---
"Highly recommended" - strengths: wet braking, handling wet, circular path noise - Weaknesses: at cross aquaplaning
Auto Motor und Sport - 08/03/2012
245/45 R18 Y
"Recommended" - strengths: rolling noise, handling on dry roads, comfort - Weaknesses: stopping distances, inharmonious in wet conditions