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Toyo's new Proxes RR
Toyo is releasing a new Proxes "RR" which is reportedly going to be NASA's Spec Miata tire for the 2013 season. It is going to be available in:
205/50ZR15 (awwww how cute). 225/50ZR15 (too bad it is not a 45). 275/35ZR18 (not that it matters to us). From Toyo The Proxes RR is a DOT competition tire designed for dry tracks. With consistent lap times and predictable handling, it is ideal for NASA and SCCAŽ road racing, track days and high-performance driving schools. The symmetric 2-groove tread design and special tread compound provide a maximum contact patch and ultimate dry traction with superior cornering force.It comes off the shelf in race-ready condition with a 4/32nds depth tread – no shaving required. Discuss... |
Will it work on my daily?
I keed I keed |
No 225, no care.
Where is my Maxxis tire? |
Seems like a lot of new tires have been promised but nothing is happening.
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I really wish SM would quit changing the spec tire. Fingers crossed these are better than the R888
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Originally Posted by ZX-Tex
(Post 931584)
It is going to be available in:
205/50ZR15 (awwww how cute). 225/50ZR15 (too bad it is not a 45). 275/35ZR18 (not that it matters to us). Whycome no 225/45? |
Originally Posted by rharris19
(Post 931605)
I really wish SM would quit changing the spec tire. Fingers crossed these are better than the R888
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It should have more grip than a NT-01 but will not wear as long. It looks like it is going to fit into the Z214 category. The hype is more grip and better wear than a R888, and longer life than a Z214 but that all remains to be seen.
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Originally Posted by hustler
(Post 931593)
No 225, no care.
Originally Posted by ZX-Tex
(Post 931584)
It is going to be available in:
205/50ZR15 (awwww how cute). 225/50ZR15 (too bad it is not a 45). 275/35ZR18 (not that it matters to us). |
While it's not the news we hoped for it is still good news. I spoke to guys who beta tested the tire and loved it. I heard Hoosier R6 grip with RA1 heat cycles.
Toyo will continue to roll out more sizes in the upcoming months. If all goes well the 225/45/15 & 245/40/15 are up next. |
Originally Posted by k24madness
(Post 931724)
While it's the news we hoped for it is still good news. I spoke to guys who beta tested the tire and loved it. I heard Hoosier R6 grip with RA1 heat cycles.
Toyo will continue to roll out more sizes in the upcoming months. If all goes well the 225/45/15 & 245/40/15 are up next. |
Originally Posted by k24madness
(Post 931724)
While it's the news we hoped for it is still good news. I spoke to guys who beta tested the tire and loved it. I heard Hoosier R6 grip with RA1 heat cycles.
Originally Posted by k24madness
(Post 931724)
Toyo will continue to roll out more sizes in the upcoming months. If all goes well the 225/45/15 & 245/40/15 are up next.
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I'm about ready to give up waiting for a 245 with the right diameter and mount 225 nt01s on 15x10s. The hoosier 245/580r15 slicks are amazing, but the track budget doesn't support blowing $1200 on tires every few days.
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Originally Posted by ZX-Tex
(Post 931584)
205/50ZR15 (awwww how cute).
Originally Posted by hustler
(Post 931642)
I'm sticking with NT-01 until a tire comes out that's cost effective and make similar or better grip.
Didn't Emilio just Crusher the competition and set a new lap record at Mid-Ohio on Hoosier A6's in 205/50-15? Since that's the Spec Miata tire (well, R6), you can obtain them for $166 each. Cute? Yes. Cost effective? If you like winning. |
Originally Posted by Double O 86
(Post 932973)
Point to ponder:
Didn't Emilio just Crusher the competition and set a new lap record at Mid-Ohio on Hoosier A6's in 205/50-15? Since that's the Spec Miata tire (well, R6), you can obtain them for $166 each. Cute? Yes. Cost effective? If you like winning. |
Originally Posted by ZX-Tex
(Post 931826)
I was hoping for this, and would expect more sizes later given the limited choices. Where did you hear about the 245? This tire, in a 245, would be fantastico for my car in the NASA class I am running in. The best intel I got is that Toyo plans to make a race tire in a 205/225/245 15" configuration. I thought at first it would be the RS1 slick. Looks more like it will be this RR. It makes sense to release the sizes they did and wait for some more feedback before jumping both feet in. The R888's were not well received so they are likely more timid this time around. |
Originally Posted by Double O 86
(Post 932973)
Point to ponder:
Didn't Emilio just Crusher the competition and set a new lap record at Mid-Ohio on Hoosier A6's in 205/50-15? Since that's the Spec Miata tire (well, R6), you can obtain them for $166 each. Cute? Yes. Cost effective? If you like winning. |
Just get A6 and then complain that all sessions should be 3-laps long.
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Originally Posted by k24madness
(Post 933536)
No solid word. Toyo has been amazingly tight lipped even with guys that have pull and inside connections.
The best intel I got is that Toyo plans to make a race tire in a 205/225/245 15" configuration. I thought at first it would be the RS1 slick. Looks more like it will be this RR. It makes sense to release the sizes they did and wait for some more feedback before jumping both feet in. The R888's were not well received so they are likely more timid this time around. |
Every 3rd Miata at any race in the country is running on 225/45/15. I don't see why anyone would not introduce this size.
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