Top 10 TOYO Tires
The TOYO tire company was formed immediately after the war, in 1945. Ten years later, the company entered the leading positions in the Japanese market and began active expansion to the American continent, opening its first branch in California. The developed technology of computer modeling allowed at the end of the 80s of the last century to significantly squeeze competitors in the world market.
Today the company produces tires for special vehicles and passenger cars of medium and high class. The constant introduction of advanced technologies allows the brand to maintain its leading position in the market. Our review will present the best rubber of this brand. For clarity, the rating was carried out in the four most popular tire categories.
The best TOYO winter tires
For Russia, winter is a common thing (with the exception of the southern regions), but it usually comes suddenly. It is very important to install winter tires on the wheels of your car in advance, so that the onset of the element cannot be taken by surprise and change all plans. Below we will consider the most popular tire models for this time of year, which are offered by the Japanese brand Toyo.
3 Toyo Snowprox S954
The winter velcro tire was designed for the weather conditions of Central Europe and is designed for cars in the middle and premium segment. The tire size range starts from R16 and has 82 modifications. The special asymmetric tread pattern ensures efficient braking performance in all conditions, including wet roads and rolling snow. The configuration of volumetric lamellas and the presence of wide drainage systems ensures reliable control of the car and avoids aquaplaning, as well as slipping of the clutch on ice slush.
Having chosen this Toyo model as a winter tire, the owners are generally satisfied with their purchase. For city trips, the Snowprox S954 are perfect as possible - they provide reliable contact with the road, and at the same time they are quite quiet. The reviews also note confident maneuvering and cornering stability. These characteristics were achieved thanks to the rigid blocks in the shoulder area of the tire.
2 Toyo Tranpath S1
Great rubber for SUVs. Despite the absence of studs, the tires provide reliable traction and confident maneuvering in city driving. This is achieved due to the thoughtful configuration of the tread and the rubber compound, to which a silicone component has been added, which maintains the softness of the tire at low temperatures.
The Toyo Tranpath series has about 50 dimensional modifications, of which the greatest demand is for tires with a radius of R16 and R17. Owners appreciate the stability of the tires on wet asphalt, they confidently "row" in the snow and ice porridge. On a slippery surface, the grip slips in places, but the rubber is actively trying to hold on. Also, the reviews indicate the high strength of the tire. The owners consider the disadvantage of a decrease in contact with the road at high speed. At first, the car begins to scour weakly, and this happens even on clean asphalt, and if you do not slow down the gas, then already at 120 km / h it can break into an uncontrollable skid.
1 Toyo Observe G3-Ice
This studded rubber has a number of advantages over its counterparts. It is made using Microbit technology (nut shell particles in the tire tread increase traction on ice), which determines the effectiveness of the tire in winter conditions. The drawing of the working part is directional and helps to confidently maneuver. The broken configuration of the sipes, developed through computer analysis, provides a low level of noise when the wheel is spinning.
Tires with radius R16, R17 and above are in the greatest demand out of 132 modifications. it is these dimensions that correspond to the rims of medium and premium cars.The owners in their reviews positively assess the low noise level, which is a rarity for winter tires with spikes. Toyo Observe overcomes water obstacles calmly, maintaining confident grip even in deep puddles. Drivers also note the fuel economy and the secure fit of the studs, so that with careful driving they can be fully preserved for the next season.
The best off-road TOYO tires
The Toyo brand products in this category combine the comfort of premium rubber with confident off-road performance. This symbiosis was obtained thanks to the unique technology for the development of the tread pattern and the equally thoughtful composition of the base raw mixture, from which the tire is made.
2 Toyo Open Country A / T plus
A summer tire of the all road category has a reinforced structure and a special rubber composition that increases the traction characteristics of the tire. Excellent acceleration dynamics was achieved thanks to the variable tread pitch. Together with a rigid sidewall, it provides excellent maneuvering and flotation on a variety of terrains. The rubber compound contains enough silica to provide not only reliable wet grip, but also low rolling resistance.
Also, Long Life polymer modifiers have been added to the composition, preventing too rapid wear. In addition to all the above characteristics, this tire produces quite little noise during wheel operation, being the most comfortable in its class. Owners who have had the opportunity to test tires "Toyo Open Country" in different operating conditions, note in their reviews the confidence of rubber on any surface. Its comfort and good directional stability are highly appreciated. Tires with a radius of R17, R18 and above allow you to rush along the highway, completely oblivious to shallow holes and not being afraid to get a “hernia” on the wheel.
1 Toyo Open Country M / T
A quick glance at the brutal tread of this all-season tire is enough to make a choice in its favor. It overcomes snow, mud and rocky ground perfectly. With low tire pressures, sand dunes won't stop it either. Rubber this year celebrated its anniversary - 10 years since the first batch of tires was produced, which immediately became a real hit in the world of tires.
The unique traction characteristics, designed for deep off-roading, look decent on the highway, but owners prefer to use the Toyo Open Country M / T exclusively in natural conditions. Reviews describing operating experience are literally surprising, here are just a few of them:
- Passed 30,000 km. Wear is not visible to the naked eye - the tire is like new;
- To say that a strong sidewall is not enough, it is just made of metal;
- Out of a deep rut through the mud comes out like on the asphalt.
In addition, the rubber easily lends itself to balancing (when installing counterweights on R17 - R18 disks, their weight did not exceed 45 grams), and, despite the external aggressiveness, it behaves quite quietly on asphalt surfaces.
Best TOYO sports tires
For thrill-seekers, TOYO Tires produces a fairly wide range of tires, among which there are tires for racing tracks. Below are the best rubber options in this category.
3 Toyo Proxes T1-R
This high-performance UHP tire is ideal for vehicles with a sporty character. The tread has a directional pattern that provides confidence in road behavior combined with a comfortable operating mode. There is practically no aquaplaning (with no more than 40% wear) - even in large puddles, water from the contact patch is instantly discharged through wide and spacious grooves, which ensures excellent fixation of the wheel on wet asphalt.
In their reviews, the owners highly appreciate the tire's handling and confident grip on any road. Despite its comfort, the rubber is quite tough. Some reduce the pressure in the tire, but then there is a rapid wear of the outer part of the tread.
2 Toyo Proxes STIII
A striking representative of the new generation of sports tires, Toyo Proxes STIII has high directional stability and confident grip on wet roads. The side blocks of the tread have a slight slope, which reduces the length of the braking distance and increases the rubber resource. The pattern of the working part of the tire is quite aggressive, resembles an arrowhead and is made in compliance with the rules of symmetry. The speed characteristics of this tire are also provided by multi-wave sipes, which delay the displacement of the tread blocks during acceleration.
The reviews are quite numerous, and in essence, they are mostly positive:
- Confidently holds the track, both dry and in the rain.
- Short braking distance;
- Wears out very slowly;
- Reacts sensitively to steering movements.
Among the shortcomings, the noise of the tire is noted, which disappears after the tire warms up. Running-in at the beginning of operation is an important factor affecting the properties of rubber and its resource.
1 Toyo Proxes R888R
This summer track tire can also be used on general roads. The tire warms up quickly and is able to give its owner a unique feeling of high speed and perfect handling. It shows maximum efficiency on dry asphalt, but also on wet pavement is just as confident, only you should avoid getting into puddles. At the start, it does not skid, and instantly accelerates the car.
The tire is considered the best low-profile tire for urban use among amateur racers. Traditionally, tires with sizes R17, R18 and above are in demand, because you can confidently accelerate to high speeds only on such "rollers". It is perfectly balanced with virtually no rolling resistance. In the reviews left, the owners express their complete satisfaction with the characteristics of Toyo Proxis. Despite its exceptional softness, the tire has moderate wear, making it more popular with buyers.
The best comfortable TOYO tires
One of the criteria for selecting road tires is the noise level that is inevitable when the wheel is spinning. In this category of the rating, the best Toyo tires are presented, for which this indicator corresponds to the most comfortable values.
2 Toyo Proxes C1S
Affordable cost and low noise level - a rare combination for summer tires, and even in the size R16. The behavior on asphalt at Toyo Proxes C1S is predictable, the tires obediently perform maneuvers, clearly following the set trajectory. On the wet road, it is less responsive, but still behaves confidently. The tire provides reliable braking and has enough headroom to withstand minor punctures.
Drivers who have purchased these tires for their car are completely satisfied with the price-to-performance ratio of the Proxes C1S. The tire conforms to a measured driving style, and in this mode provides the owner and passengers with the greatest level of comfort. At a high speed index, the tire demonstrates low noise during operation. There are also reviews in which discontent slips (caused by unjustified expectations of sports behavior from a road tire).
1 Toyo Tranpath mpZ
This is one of the most high-tech tires Toyo Tires, obtained through a symbiosis of new engineering solutions and developments of the company. The unique tread configuration was created using the T-Mode computer simulator to ensure effective braking, good handling and even wear. Also, the designers managed to achieve a longer life of rubber by using the modern Nano Balance raw material processing technology.
Owners note not only the excellent road behavior of the Toyo TRANPATH mpZ. The tire is very soft and runs at low noise levels. Confidently enters corners, does not vibrate and does not slip into a skid. Also, in their reviews, many note the good balance of the wheel, the resulting fuel economy and recommend the tire for quiet urban use.
