philstireservice Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 (edited) Toyo has a scheduled tentative launch date of March 6th for the new Proxes RS1 slick tire. It will be initially available in the following 4 sizes: 245/640R18, 285/650R18, 285/680R18 and 335/710R18. Pricing should be forthcoming this week, along with basic technical guidelines for setup. A separate Toyo contingency will also be announced shortly after product launch.. Porsche Cup front tire - 245/640R18 Porsche Cup rear, - 285/680R18 Mustang, Camaro BMW E46, Corvette front - 285/650R18 Mustang, Camaro Edited March 1, 2012 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winefool Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 DOT or no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philstireservice Posted March 1, 2012 Author Share Posted March 1, 2012 DOT or no? A slick is NON DOT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach H. Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Any up-dates on this?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philstireservice Posted March 19, 2012 Author Share Posted March 19, 2012 Any up-dates on this?? Tires should be available by the end of April. They will be less expensive than a equivalent sized Hoosier. They are suppose to last longer also and be faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach H. Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Wow sounds like this would be a game changer....testing will prove important if the extra weight is worth it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxfish Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Any idea if they'll have a contingency program? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Michael G. Posted March 21, 2012 Members Share Posted March 21, 2012 Toyo announced new contingency program for 2012, but I don't think GTS is listed in the qualified classes. I think it applies mostly to classes signed for running Toyos as spec tires. May be we can approach them on including GTS? Michael G. NE GTS Dir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngoldrich Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Any compound information available? I have to run a soft front and a medium rear. I have run Michelin slicks for the last few years with good results however Michelin is no longer making soft compound tires just endurance compounds which are too hard. Hoosier also does not make a soft enough front as I tried theirs. I run a spool so unless I run a soft front the car has tremendous understeer. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philstireservice Posted April 16, 2012 Author Share Posted April 16, 2012 Any compound information available? I have to run a soft front and a medium rear. I have run Michelin slicks for the last few years with good results however Michelin is no longer making soft compound tires just endurance compounds which are too hard. Hoosier also does not make a soft enough front as I tried theirs. I run a spool so unless I run a soft front the car has tremendous understeer. Thanks Norm, The Toyo slick will only be one compound. Think more along the lines of endurance. The test results so far have been very good. Faster than Hoosiers and last longer. These should become available in May. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngoldrich Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Thanks Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sperkins Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 They are suppose to last longer also and be faster. Don't they all say that before they're released? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstreit911 Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Phil, Faster than Hoosier R6's, or the new radial slick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philstireservice Posted April 19, 2012 Author Share Posted April 19, 2012 They are suppose to last longer also and be faster. Don't they all say that before they're released? Yep ....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philstireservice Posted April 19, 2012 Author Share Posted April 19, 2012 Phil, Faster than Hoosier R6's, or the new radial slick? Chris, The Toyo slick (RS1) is suppose to be faster than the Hoosier radial slick (R80,R100) Hopefully will be available near the end of May....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ed M. Posted April 19, 2012 Members Share Posted April 19, 2012 Any compound information available? I have to run a soft front and a medium rear. I have run Michelin slicks for the last few years with good results however Michelin is no longer making soft compound tires just endurance compounds which are too hard. Hoosier also does not make a soft enough front as I tried theirs. I run a spool so unless I run a soft front the car has tremendous understeer. Thanks You should look at the new BFG R1S if you've liked the Michelins. Its a DOT but has awesome grip, is soft, affordable, and will actually last... They also offer an awesome contingency program for GTS. Google Jackson Motorsports Group for more info - they are the main distributor for BFG and Michelin race tires in the US. Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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