View Full Version : A big thanks to Sube555
*Jedimaster*
08-23-2004, 07:21 PM
Hey man- I used the link you gave to the Toyo Proxes and got a great deal on 4 of them shipped in size 225/55/17- can't wait to put them on!
racerdave
08-23-2004, 07:27 PM
Yeah, you might want to save your thanks until you put them on and drive on them. ;)
Seriously, let us know how you like them in comparo to the 92s.
*Jedimaster*
08-23-2004, 07:29 PM
I'm hoping they're a lot better than the RE92's. Anyone wanna buy a set of 225/45/17's for their WRX? :P
SUBE555
08-23-2004, 09:16 PM
If your primary mission is for the road, as an OB is, I don't think you'll be disappointed one bit. Run about an extra 3psi in the tires over stock and you should be set with a nice firm yet compliant ride. They stick in the corners and are an overall great value.
BoxerGT2.5
08-23-2004, 10:22 PM
Hey man- I used the link you gave to the Toyo Proxes and got a great deal on 4 of them shipped in size 225/55/17- can't wait to put them on!
You realize 225/55/17 is almost an 8% increase in diameter over stock. More than 2 inches. I hope you meant 45.
SUBE555
08-23-2004, 10:31 PM
He has an OB, so the diameter would be about 2" smaller than stock.
BoxerGT2.5
08-23-2004, 10:37 PM
He has an OB, so the diameter would be about 2" smaller than stock.
Ahhhh...isn't that still to much?
*Jedimaster*
08-24-2004, 08:21 AM
Stock OB XT tires are 225/55/17. You guys get the 45 series. I double checked it last night with a flashlight before I ordered. I was going to go to 45, but someone posted a calculator which told me it would mess with the speedo readings.
I don't plan to offroad at all with my car- I'd just like a decent ride and a quiet, well handling tire. If these do well on my stock wheels, especially during the winter, then I'll get another set for my Rotas next year.
Limeydriver
08-24-2004, 09:12 AM
Toyo don't even list the 225/55/17 in the Proxes 4. Weird.
http://www.toyo.com/tires/tire_specsheet.cfm?id=18
*Jedimaster*
08-24-2004, 11:34 AM
Weird. Check www.treadepot.com
SUBE555
08-24-2004, 12:04 PM
I run the Proxes 4 personally, but Toyo appears to be a rather good tire overall.
Proxes 4
http://www.toyo.com/tires/tire_lines/sports_car/proxes4_images/proxes4_large.jpg
D-2.5-GT
08-24-2004, 12:32 PM
Stupid question, but what is shipping cost like on 4 tires? :?:
Limeydriver
08-24-2004, 01:03 PM
Weird. Check www.treadepot.com
Those are Proxes S/T's a completely different tire. I used to run them on my Jeep.
*Jedimaster*
08-24-2004, 02:11 PM
Tread looked kind of "sporty" to me. BTW, the shipping is like 52 dollars.
Limeydriver
08-24-2004, 02:25 PM
They are not too good in the snow. The are really an SUV tire, I guess they would work fine on the XT.