Yet another Toyo tyre thread!

Alex. · Nov 7th, 2007, 08:50

Guys,

As I'm in the market for some new tyres, I have been perusing the forum for threads.

It seems that the Toyo T1-R is an often recommended tyre, but how much better is it than the Toyo T1-S? Is the T1-S still a good tyre?

Thanks for any help!

Alex.

Frostbite · Nov 7th, 2007, 10:03

I had a Rover 75 and tried a full set of Toyo's after the Dunlops that were on there needed replacing. A boy racer who owned a tyre garage recommended them to me and had them on his own car. I guess that was endorsment enough.

They were fantastic in dry conditions but as soon as any water got on the roads it felt like I was driving on ice. They didn't wear too well either.

Sorry to say that I can't recommend Toyo's and I tend to stick to Michelin Pilot Primacy these days as they are a good all rounder and wear well. Unfortunately they do cost more.

I've come to the conclusion that you should invest well in what keeps you on the road, tyres & brakes.

If you do go with Toyo, I hope you get a better experience with them that I did. All the best.

Jona76 · Nov 7th, 2007, 10:35

I'll have to argue the case for Toyo's then

I've got a full set of T1-R's on my 855 T5 and they stick like sh**e to a blanket on the road. I do lots of miles, in all weathers and the only complaint I can say about them is that they do wear out a little quicker than other tyres that I've had - but that's the price to pay with a heavy right foot and a heavy car.

They've done me proud in the wet too, especially when I had to miss something that had dropped on the motorway in the wet and swerved 3 lanes. Had total control in the car.

http://www.toyo.co.uk/

Alex. · Nov 7th, 2007, 11:11

There are lots of people on here who like the Toyo T1-R, but does anyone have experience of the Toyo T1-S?

Alex.

cootuk · Nov 7th, 2007, 12:23

I think it would come down to price and what your supplier has in stock.
T1-S stick well to the road, especially in the wet, and tyre wear is ok.
They do seem to suit heavy Volvos with maybe Eagle F1 being the main competitor.

bryand · Nov 7th, 2007, 14:12

The T1-R is replacing the T1-S, so the older tyre may be getting quite rare by now. The T1-R lasts longer than the T1-S, and grips the same, in my experience.

dodgyken · Nov 7th, 2007, 15:32

T1R is the new T1S - as mentioned above.

Remember that tyres degrade over time and a 6month old T1S will not be as good as fresh T1R - like for like.

They do wear quite aggressivel but do grip very well in the dry. Evo Magazine did a VERY good group test recently - which praised the Gooyears and also the Vredesteins.

Returning to the Toyos - they are also cheap - half the price of Contis or PS2s.

Frostbite · Nov 7th, 2007, 15:43

I would like to hear from anyone who has experience of Michelin's on Volvo's, good and bad.

CTCNetwork · Nov 24th, 2007, 01:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex.

Guys,

As I'm in the market for some new tyres, I have been perusing the forum for threads.

It seems that the Toyo T1-R is an often recommended tyre, but how much better is it than the Toyo T1-S? Is the T1-S still a good tyre?

Thanks for any help!

Alex.

Sorry if I'm a bit late into this one..

If you are looking for new tyres and like the Toyo (as I do) then stick with the T1-R.
If you check the ratings for the T1-S against the T1-R you'll find the R comes out better...

Check out on the mytyre site and the links they have to tyretest..
Linky....

Des. . .

1stRaven · Nov 24th, 2007, 10:07

I have the goodyear eagle f1's on the 740 and I have to give them credit. Dry grip is pretty awesome and its not that much different in the wet. Also, when they do let go (its going to happen with a lot of power + RWD

), they are very smooth and easy to control.

Nov 7th, 2007, 08:50	#1
Alex. 2 Strokin' Toxopholite Last Online: Aug 20th, 2023 13:25 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Rainham, Kent	Yet another Toyo tyre thread! Guys, As I'm in the market for some new tyres, I have been perusing the forum for threads. It seems that the Toyo T1-R is an often recommended tyre, but how much better is it than the Toyo T1-S? Is the T1-S still a good tyre? Thanks for any help! Alex.

Nov 7th, 2007, 15:43	#8
Frostbite S60 S 2.0T Auto (Sep2003) Last Online: May 28th, 2022 18:31 Join Date: May 2007 Location: UK	Michelin I would like to hear from anyone who has experience of Michelin's on Volvo's, good and bad.

Nov 24th, 2007, 10:07	#10
1stRaven Forum Support Team Last Online: Mar 14th, 2018 13:07 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Lincoln View Photos By: 1stRaven	I have the goodyear eagle f1's on the 740 and I have to give them credit. Dry grip is pretty awesome and its not that much different in the wet. Also, when they do let go (its going to happen with a lot of power + RWD ), they are very smooth and easy to control. __________________ *700R Website*

Nov 7th, 2007, 10:03	#2
Frostbite S60 S 2.0T Auto (Sep2003) Last Online: May 28th, 2022 18:31 Join Date: May 2007 Location: UK	I had a Rover 75 and tried a full set of Toyo's after the Dunlops that were on there needed replacing. A boy racer who owned a tyre garage recommended them to me and had them on his own car. I guess that was endorsment enough. They were fantastic in dry conditions but as soon as any water got on the roads it felt like I was driving on ice. They didn't wear too well either. Sorry to say that I can't recommend Toyo's and I tend to stick to Michelin Pilot Primacy these days as they are a good all rounder and wear well. Unfortunately they do cost more. I've come to the conclusion that you should invest well in what keeps you on the road, tyres & brakes. If you do go with Toyo, I hope you get a better experience with them that I did. All the best.

Nov 7th, 2007, 10:35	#3
Jona76 Member Last Online: Apr 4th, 2015 08:24 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Somewhere	I'll have to argue the case for Toyo's then I've got a full set of T1-R's on my 855 T5 and they stick like sh**e to a blanket on the road. I do lots of miles, in all weathers and the only complaint I can say about them is that they do wear out a little quicker than other tyres that I've had - but that's the price to pay with a heavy right foot and a heavy car. They've done me proud in the wet too, especially when I had to miss something that had dropped on the motorway in the wet and swerved 3 lanes. Had total control in the car. http://www.toyo.co.uk/

Nov 7th, 2007, 11:11	#4
Alex. 2 Strokin' Toxopholite Last Online: Aug 20th, 2023 13:25 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Rainham, Kent	There are lots of people on here who like the Toyo T1-R, but does anyone have experience of the Toyo T1-S? Alex.

Nov 7th, 2007, 12:23	#5
cootuk Premier Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2013 20:52 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: bradford	I think it would come down to price and what your supplier has in stock. T1-S stick well to the road, especially in the wet, and tyre wear is ok. They do seem to suit heavy Volvos with maybe Eagle F1 being the main competitor.

Nov 7th, 2007, 14:12	#6
bryand C30 devotee Last Online: Jan 2nd, 2012 09:59 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Loughborough View Photos By: bryand	The T1-R is replacing the T1-S, so the older tyre may be getting quite rare by now. The T1-R lasts longer than the T1-S, and grips the same, in my experience.

Nov 7th, 2007, 15:32	#7
dodgyken Master Member Last Online: May 13th, 2014 14:41 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Zollikon	T1R is the new T1S - as mentioned above. Remember that tyres degrade over time and a 6month old T1S will not be as good as fresh T1R - like for like. They do wear quite aggressivel but do grip very well in the dry. Evo Magazine did a VERY good group test recently - which praised the Gooyears and also the Vredesteins. Returning to the Toyos - they are also cheap - half the price of Contis or PS2s.

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