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Old May 26, 2005
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Toyo Proxes 4

I can honestly say this is the worst tire I have ever driven on.
There is a ridiculously scary amount of sidewall flex, it tracks from side to side, and any moment it feels like my *** is gonna start swinging all over the road.
*shivers*
do yourself a favor, and stay away from this tire.
I've had them for less than 2 days, and im already getting rid of them for some michelin pilot sport 2s.
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Old May 26, 2005
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Damn, i was just about to buy a set. Anybody else have these ????
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ive had mine for about a week and a half. i already put about 1200 miles on them cause i drove to dallas and back. I love them so far. Great grip, comfy ride, did great in the rain this morning. The sidewall is soft,but not too soft to take a hard turn its not like im not using them for racing or anything. I read a ton of reviews before i bought mine and almost everyone loved them. i got 215/45/17.
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i also have the 215/45/17's and they do flex a hell of a lot in the sidewall, especially compared to my ziex512's, but they were 40's not 45's. Anyway, if you really enjoy the handling aspect of your car, don't get them, but if you like a smoother, quieter ride, you will love them.
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Old May 26, 2005
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I've heard nothing but praises on them
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Old May 27, 2005
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I've herd mixed reviews.
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Damn, I'm supposed to get a set next month. Wanted something soft but not too soft. More feedback from other owners pls?
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Old May 27, 2005
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I have a set of 215/40/17 and they ride pretty well especially for being 40 series but like it has been said, the sidewall does tend to flex more then other tires. I have had mine on for 10k miles and there is still 80% of the tread left even with a lot hard driving. So far I like them.

If you want all out handling with no compromises this really isnt your tire. If you want something that is pretty quiet, sticky and rides really well then you may want to look into these.
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hmmm......they still flex on a 40 series tire. Anybody have the T1-S's ????
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I have the Proxes on 215/35/19 and I love them, the ride is smooth and quiet along with a 3 inch drop. I guess they're not really a great performance tire but better for daily driving.
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Thanks

Sounds just right for me. Thanks for the feedback.
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My tires are 215/45/17....They are alright with me.. i want soft ride....even NYC drving is respectable...as long as u avoid potholes...
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Old May 30, 2005
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I have these rires. keep in mind high performance tires handle terrible right off the bat.
after some wear they are awesome.
almost worn out they are at their best.

tread makes them sucky.
But if you would read a little about tires you would know that you have to break the tires in.
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i have been through MANY different tires in my time and i love my proxes4's. i don't know what 75shot is talking about. (no offense 75 shot) maybe his suspension setup needs some work???
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I have Proxes 4's too and I love them. I havent had any problems with them and Ive put alot of miles on them already.
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eh i liked mine for a while then i started to hate them more and more.
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i dunno how people can hate them. i love my proxes 4s. they are an awesome tire.
maybe they will hold back an evo but they let my civic reach incredibly heights on stock suspension when it comes to turning.
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Originally Posted by hustlelikem0fo
I have the Proxes on 215/35/19 and I love them, the ride is smooth and quiet along with a 3 inch drop. I guess they're not really a great performance tire but better for daily driving.
Damn ****! I got the 40's and thought my stuff was low! Yea I love em, taking turns at 60 has never been more fun!
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Old May 31, 2005
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Originally Posted by diskreet
i dunno how people can hate them. i love my proxes 4s. they are an awesome tire.
maybe they will hold back an evo but they let my civic reach incredibly heights on stock suspension when it comes to turning.

definite truth right there.


on an evo, the tire is the weakest link. The stock suspension/chassis are rock solid and sends all the force to the tires. thats why the stock advans are hard as rocks and grip like krazyglue.
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definite truth right there.


on an evo, the tire is the weakest link. The stock suspension/chassis are rock solid and sends all the force to the tires. thats why the stock advans are hard as rocks and grip like krazyglue.
yup. but on my civic proxes 4s have actually taken alot of understeer away from the car. When I corner really fast the tires might slip but these specific tires pull through even when sliding from understeer. Its quite amazing to be in a car that costs $17000 new and has no (rear) sway / (front or rear) strut bars and almost bad shocks corner that well.
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I have these for a year now amd LOVE them, they are the best tire i have ever had!!
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Originally Posted by ctv
I have these for a year now amd LOVE them, they are the best tire i have ever had!!
i second that. i have them on my 01 and love them and my dad just got them on his new TL and he cant say enough about them. def a great tire on a high performance car, just not a super high performance car like the evo i guess.
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I got mine back a few months ago and just recently had to replace one due to a bubble in the sidewall, granted I did hit a big hole. They are ok but I prefer the paradas, I put them through hell and never had problems. As far as the way they handle, i'd also say my bald paradas handled better than the proxes.
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Old Jun 4, 2005
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well, i got a set for sale
http://www.7thgencivic.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=214610
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