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    1. #1
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      Question on Toyo T1R tires:

      I am looking at the Toyo T1R tires for the 68 GTO

      The rims are going to be 18x8 front and rear, a different rim size is not an option at this point. I have to spend the money on other car items.

      according to the specs for the T1R:



      Tire size approved rim size
      225/35ZR18 87Y RD 7.5-8.0-9.0
      225/40ZR18 92Y RD 7.5-8.0-9.0

      I was thinking one of the sizes below would be better:

      255/35ZR18 94Y RD 8.5-9.0-10.0
      255/40ZR18 99Y RD 8.5-9.0-10.0

      any suggestions?

      thanks

      Josh
      Josh
      1968 GTO https://www.pro-touring.com/showthre...ject-Grey-Goat
      Trying to accomplish the impossible, with no resources in the minimal amount of time possible.


    2. #2
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      Mybe you will get more responce than me in regaurds to the TOYO T1Rs and how they compare to the PS2s... Iv'e asked that question but never received a reply............


      For what it's worth I have these tires on my car right now and absolutely love them! Great on dry pavement,stick well! Great in wet conditions, and very predictable, They don't just give away at no notice like some other tires do.

      BTW: I have 255/35-18 on a 9.5" wheel on the front and a 285/40-18 on a 10" wheel out back.



      Scot W.
      1986 Buick T-Type

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    3. #3
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      Josh,
      IF they are sized like the Toyo R888s go with a 245 on an 8 inch rim. This will give you a straight sidewall and a neutral response. a 225 will give you a tire with a stretched look and quicker handling response. a 255 will be a little toward the fat side and slow the response time.

      The size on the rim can be used as a tuning aid as well. Are you planning on running same size front and rear?

      BTW I have 255/35R18 R888s on 18x9 rims on the front of my GTO.

      Quote Originally Posted by josht View Post
      I am looking at the Toyo T1R tires for the 68 GTO

      The rims are going to be 18x8 front and rear, a different rim size is not an option at this point. I have to spend the money on other car items.

      according to the specs for the T1R:

      Tire size approved rim size
      225/35ZR18 87Y RD 7.5-8.0-9.0
      225/40ZR18 92Y RD 7.5-8.0-9.0

      I was thinking one of the sizes below would be better:

      255/35ZR18 94Y RD 8.5-9.0-10.0
      255/40ZR18 99Y RD 8.5-9.0-10.0

      any suggestions?

      thanks

      Josh
      Jon U.

      1968 GTO - SC&C Suspension, Forgeline SO3 Wheels
      Build Thread
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    4. #4
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      I will be running the falken azenis 245/45/17 on a 8" rim. I would go with a 245 width.

    5. #5
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      some food for thought:

      I plan on 18x8 for the front and rear. One of the rims I was looking at that has both 18x8 & 18x10, the 18x8 won't be stock for a couple months.

      so the recommendation is go with something like this:



      Tire Size Recommended Rim Size
      245/35ZR18 88Y 8.0-9.0-9.5
      245/40ZR18 97Y RD 8.0-9.0-9.5
      245/45ZR18 96Y 7.5-8.0-9.0

      It looks to be a great mixed use tire from the stuff I read on the Toyo website.

      Josh
      Josh
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      Trying to accomplish the impossible, with no resources in the minimal amount of time possible.

    6. #6
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      Quote Originally Posted by xxxturbo6 View Post
      Mybe you will get more responce than me in regaurds to the TOYO T1Rs and how they compare to the PS2s... Iv'e asked that question but never received a reply............


      For what it's worth I have these tires on my car right now and absolutely love them! Great on dry pavement,stick well! Great in wet conditions, and very predictable, They don't just give away at no notice like some other tires do.

      BTW: I have 255/35-18 on a 9.5" wheel on the front and a 285/40-18 on a 10" wheel out back.



      Scot W.
      The T1R is a pretty good all around street tire for the price. But they dont even come close to the PS2, but then again PS2 are almost twice the cost. I have driven both on a daily driver.

      All in all I think the T1R is a pretty good choice.
      1968 Camaro widebody project
      2004 Mustang LS2
      1964 Continental
      2014 Keezer

    7. #7
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      i have them on my car and they are great! i will be getting another set when i go wider in the rear. definitely a good choice.-Dom
      Dom Buffa
      69 Camaro- 2JZ /Garrett 67MM, Ls1 13" Front disc conversion, 18" ROH 3 piece Modenas



    8. #8
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      Quote Originally Posted by Flash68 View Post
      The T1R is a pretty good all around street tire for the price. But they dont even come close to the PS2, but then again PS2 are almost twice the cost. I have driven both on a daily driver.

      All in all I think the T1R is a pretty good choice.
      Thanks for the reply, That's what I wanted to know.

      Scot W.
      1986 Buick T-Type

      RideTech, DSE, BAER Brakes, Forgeline Wheels, LED lighting, More!

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