TOYO vs FALKEN 16's content

[WABIT]

hey all

i have 16x7 wheels

im indecisive in between these 2 tyres

TOYO PROXES T1R in 195/45R16 $180 per corner
and
FALKEN ZE329 in 195/45R16 $160 per corner

i would like to know about favors and comments about comparing both together

my main issue is sidewall flex with stretching, witch one will be esier to stretch and witch will look better

cheers

wabit

[Oneofthegreats]

Mate I can say that Falken's suck a#%e!

My Audi came with a brand new set of Falken's ZE's & all I can say is "I've had retread's on my dirty old ute that have handled better!"

[Water Boy]

TOYO are the goods... I have 'em and Dad's got 'em on the racecar and they are sweet

[vinderliker]

I am Falken tyres fan, I first had them in the early 90's. I have currently got 329s 14*6 on the front of the Little Beastie, and they a great value for money. the both were and handle well in the wet and the dry.

[rayray086]

I've had no experience with either, but I'd go T1R. However, I've looked for that size as well and I've went to places that offered me $170/tyre for the T1R! Look around a bit more

[WABIT]

the place im getting them off i usually get my tyres from him so i think he will do better than that for me

well c how we go

wabit

[aliasmk2]

The Toyo T1R's have a lot of very good reviews & probably are top in their price range. They have been shown to be by far the best in aqua plan conditions against a lot of other brands when tested
I have had 2 sets in 15 x 195 x 50 & found the best all round tire to drive on, ATM I am running bridgestone ponteza g3 in a 16' & they don't come any near the toyo TR1, when I run them out I will most likely replace them with the Toyo's
Comparing toyo to falcon is chalk & cheese
$180 is a good price for the quality of product you will end up driving on

[bsting]

I have 205/45/16 T1R's on mine.
Toyo's are a good tyre for the $. Sidewalls are a tad soft though, but good grip wet or dry.

On most of the UK VAG forums and the VASK one in NZ, the T1R rates well.
A good thread to start is one titled 'best tyre under $200'

[WABIT]

Sidewalls are a tad soft though

thats exactly what i want for stretch around the rim

wabit

[WABIT]

update!

the tyres have come on and the best they can do is $175 = $700 set

not bad... anyone elce agree??

wabit

[rayray086]

Sounds good to me mate. Roughly the same that I got quoted for. 195/45R16 right?

[WABIT]

yeah

T1R 195/45 16's

just waiting to take delivery of the rims and then its to the tyre shop!!!

checkd out the tyres at the shop today.... they look the goods and have a really soft compound!!! plus the TOYO rim protector is a god SENT to all tyre stretchers

wabit

[Jarred]

sounds like an okay price, pity they can't lop off another $50 or two..

[aliasmk2]

yeah

T1R 195/45 16's

just waiting to take delivery of the rims and then its to the tyre shop!!!

checkd out the tyres at the shop today.... they look the goods and have a really soft compound!!! plus the TOYO rim protector is a god SENT to all tyre stretchers

wabit

They feel like a soft compuond on the road compared to other tires, but are surprisingly durable
But do you have them yet?????????
I am keen to find out what you think
I lost grip on the weekend in some s bends, by just being lazy. All I could do was curse & say that would not have happened with the toyo's on.

[WABIT]

unfortunatly NO i hav not got them mounted on the car yet because my wheels have not come in from O.S

wheels should be in, in a few days

wabit