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Toyo T1R

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Getz10

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All I knw is my next tyre well not be T1R anymore.....totally lost my trust in it [furious] So much to everyone who say tis tyre grip well on wet, I strongly dun think so [thumbsdown]

 

So sad tat one rim is need to be replace [bigcry]

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Ferrari7

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Yep. Local mags have not enough clout. Say sth stupid about a car from one of the premium brands and they probably will never get a test drive from the marque again.

 

Have not tried R1R.

 

Oh and why are there so many conflicting reviews about the T1R. Guess I will have to be more discerning when it comes to listening to advice.

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Vblaster_w211

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Some bros have used R1R for tracking. Pretty good in that aspect.

 

I seem to notice a few who are DEAD Against T1R, seldom mild responses. I'll leave it at that for you to think through. I sometimes suspect if they're using the same T1Rs even [:|]

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Ferrari7

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Yeah I noticed some pretty extreme responses too.

 

Still wondering how bad can a Made in Japan, V-tread, silica based flagship sports tyre be. According to a friend who just switched to T1R, they provide better dry traction than Thai Goodyear F1 GSD3, which I am currently on.

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Vblaster_w211

Vblaster_w211

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Take with a pinch of salt. Go out of this forum, goto other forums, especially those for specific models. You'll see an absence of such extreme prejudice in most cases.

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Jamesgetz

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think someone has posted this link before... anyway, read on

http://planetsoarer.com/06tyre/index.htm

 

in another test, T-1R actually ranked below michelin pilot preceda is more of a luxury-sports tire... http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/printthre...p?t=23777&pp=40

 

in case you are wondering, i'm not bashing T-1R. it's a fairly good tire but my view is there are better tires out there of a lower price. think most of its publicity came from F&F:tokyo drift which is rather ironic since most of us don't drift. unless you are into drifting, i doubt anyone of us would enjoy 'drifting' while going round bend at high speed

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El69

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Subjectivity applies to us end-users as well.

 

No one is wrong here when they gave their own comments about the performance of T1R. When I 1st fitted them, what a mistake I made in listening to my wkshop. [thumbsdown] Felt I wasted money for them...earlier batches were ex and I paid $150/pc for 195/55/15 (yes, they were that ex when new and before F&F promoted them). They squeal like pigs, mushy to steering inputs but quiet as hell. No choice, money spent so stuck to them and enjoy the peace. [:(]

 

After about 2 months, the pigs started to disappear.[:p] I compensated the mushy feel with higher pressure and these T1R really LOVE high pressure.[inlove] The higher I feed, the better they respond. [hur] Initially at 34psi cold but now at 39psi for the last 20% of its lifespan. [sweatdrop] Dry grip is at its best ever, pigs are totally gone no matter how I try to bring them back. Wet drainage amongst the best out there (34psi or higher) but easy to trigger ABS.

 

My conclusion to fully exploit T1R:

 

1) Feed them high pressure (35-40psi cold) [shocked]

2) Be patient as they get better after 1-2months (kinda of slow wearing) [cool]

3) They really perform even at the end (I'm down to 2mm) [sly]

4) Make sure your camber/toe settings are properly aligned (very important when wet and fully max contact patch with road at the limit) [thumbsup]

 

My 2nd set is in and waiting to be fitted, got them in to beat 2% increase. Have used more than 10 different models of tyres but T1R is the only one I'm repeating again. Its just what I want in a tyre.

 

(Not indicative of the ability of T1R but just my experience) [;)]

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El69

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My source is not the cheapest cos he is not a tyre shop. Check with those tyre shops like Yap Brothers and Leong Seng.

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