Tires

03-05-2010, 12:59 PM

Hi I am fairly new to this forum but I figured I would get your alls opinions on tires.
I just bought a set of Toyo Proxies T1R, waiting for the tires to come in to be installed on my 2000 Grand AM GT Coupe. I was wondering if anybody had any experience with these tires. I live in Kentucky so the weather is pretty decent that I should not need a year round tire. Any thoughts and opinions regarding tires is appreciated.
Thanks

Tonyyank · 03-05-2010, 01:02 PM

Toyo Proxie T1R

03-05-2010, 01:07 PM

Thanks for the help.

AaronGTR · 03-05-2010, 04:27 PM

Um, do you drive your car year round? Or do you have a winter beater?

That is a summer only tire. I used to live in Michigan, and I've driven through Kentucky and Tennessee in the winter... you guys still get cold weather and snow. Not only does that tire not have the correct tread for gripping in snow, the rubber compound is not designed to grip at cold temperatures so even on clean dry pavement they will not grip well if it is cold. You should only use those tires if you have another set of wheels and winter tires to use, or if you lived in a state like Florida or Texas.

[ChaosweaveR] · 03-05-2010, 06:58 PM

Goodyear Eagle F1 All Seasons. Nuff said.

03-07-2010, 08:37 AM

I do want to drive on these tires year round. In Kentucky weather. I know in winter time you take it slow anyways but I should be safe though right? It does not snow horribly here and weather wise it sticks around near freezing.

H.O. Driver · 03-07-2010, 09:40 AM

summer tires on snow make it really bad. I got caught in a breif snow storm with my summer tires, only one inch and i couldn't get it up the incline in my driveway. and it only climbs 1ft high in 30ft long, very small grade.

Besides, if it gets below 40* and has any moisture on the roads it will make it slick for a summer only tire. Better safe than sorry, and you will get plenty of traction with a good all season tire.

notsoaveragej0e · 03-07-2010, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lightbringer12

I do want to drive on these tires year round. In Kentucky weather. I know in winter time you take it slow anyways but I should be safe though right? It does not snow horribly here and weather wise it sticks around near freezing.

driving in anything below 45degrees with a summer tire is a great way to mod the front end of your car with a tree.

Get a cheap set of snow tires for the winter, if youd like to avoid that situation.

DrFabulous · 03-07-2010, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by notsoaveragej0e

driving in anything below 45degrees with a summer tire is a great way to mod the front end of your car with a tree.

Get a cheap set of snow tires for the winter, if youd like to avoid that situation.

This is very true, ask me how I know.

bricooper78 · 03-07-2010, 09:18 PM

uh drfab, did your ride go eat a snowman or something???

I had a set of the cooper zeon 2xs on my 01, and got a sleet storm.
at 40 mph (which is a safe speed for us in iowa in bad weather

) i went sideways almost under a truck.

then, leaving a gas station, the back end came around and i about ditched it. i was just getting rolling leaving a gas station.

DO NOT run summer-only in snow or winter!!!!!!!!!!! i did it for about 3 weeks, and it was 3 weeks too long

* i did end up with some raiken raptor tires, (i think the guy said they're some off brand of bridgestone maybe??) and they did really well in town and on the highway, with the exception of ice, i have a hill, and once it iced over, i found a new way to get to work

DrFabulous · 03-07-2010, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bricooper78

uh drfab, did your ride go eat a snowman or something???

I assume you're talking about my av?

Big snowstorm Christmas Eve. Piles of snow were everywhere.

Side note- the truck you can see on the left- my uncles' 05 3/4 ton Dodge Power Wagon.... MUCH better than the GA in the snow, even with my snow tires

03-07-2010, 09:39 PM

I want to thank everyone for the help. I might end up getting a second set for winter, I will keep you guys updated on how the tires work.

DrFabulous · 03-07-2010, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lightbringer12

I want to thank everyone for the help. I might end up getting a second set for winter, I will keep you guys updated on how the tires work.

You will never regret buying winter tires.

bricooper78 · 03-07-2010, 09:50 PM

100% agree, a good set of tires is one of the best feelings in the world

sidenote: drfab, that didn't damage the lower half of the bumper cover by any chance did it? i've figured out that they aren't the strongest part ever put on a car

DrFabulous · 03-07-2010, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bricooper78

100% agree, a good set of tires is one of the best feelings in the world

sidenote: drfab, that didn't damage the lower half of the bumper cover by any chance did it? i've figured out that they aren't the strongest part ever put on a car

Nope

its all scratched up on the bottom, but thats more from being dropped on H&Rs and rubbing when I pull out of the garage than anything

bricooper78 · 03-07-2010, 10:05 PM

wow, i'm amazed man, i remember way way back to the chevy beretta gtz's gettin them plastic fronts knocked off in the snow

DrFabulous · 03-07-2010, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bricooper78

wow, i'm amazed man, i remember way way back to the chevy beretta gtz's gettin them plastic fronts knocked off in the snow

I've seen many GT's with busted bumpers, I've never had a problem. I just drive slow when I'm going through snow.

xxbackhillxx · 03-08-2010, 05:34 AM

I'm a big fan of these...

http://www.falkentire.com/Tires/Pass...enis-RT-615-14

psy7 · 03-08-2010, 09:22 AM

i have falken ziexs on mine and they do fine in winter,but mine arent performance tires

skalies · 03-08-2010, 08:12 PM

Bridgestone Potenza 960 AS Pole Position - Great cross between a performance tire and a touring tire. Great hydro-evacuation, quiet ride, and grip. The grip will actually last longer as the tread wears down because of the dual layer tread. Also, unlike most performance tires they come with a mileage warranty.

03-05-2010, 12:59 PM	#1
Lightbringer12 Guest Posts: n/a	Tires Hi I am fairly new to this forum but I figured I would get your alls opinions on tires. I just bought a set of Toyo Proxies T1R, waiting for the tires to come in to be installed on my 2000 Grand AM GT Coupe. I was wondering if anybody had any experience with these tires. I live in Kentucky so the weather is pretty decent that I should not need a year round tire. Any thoughts and opinions regarding tires is appreciated. Thanks

03-05-2010, 04:27 PM	#4
AaronGTR BlingWithBallz AKA: Aaron Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Detroit area, MI Age: 43 Posts: 12,254 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT1 2dr	Um, do you drive your car year round? Or do you have a winter beater? That is a summer only tire. I used to live in Michigan, and I've driven through Kentucky and Tennessee in the winter... you guys still get cold weather and snow. Not only does that tire not have the correct tread for gripping in snow, the rubber compound is not designed to grip at cold temperatures so even on clean dry pavement they will not grip well if it is cold. You should only use those tires if you have another set of wheels and winter tires to use, or if you lived in a state like Florida or Texas. __________________ The few, the proud, the boosted! 13.788 @ 103.73 mph (3/2011) 320 whp and 300 ft/lbs torque. (3/2011) See it here. the total package.

03-05-2010, 06:58 PM	#5
[ChaosweaveR] So that's Vtec... AKA: Chris Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Medford, NY Age: 34 Posts: 6,783 Vehicle: ‘15 Honda Accord Sport	Goodyear Eagle F1 All Seasons. Nuff said. __________________ 2015 Honda Accord Sport Sedan: K24W 2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES: 4G64

03-07-2010, 09:40 AM	#7
H.O. Driver I drive a V6 H.O. AKA: Timmah! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Boyne City, MI Age: 38 Posts: 2,694 Vehicle: 99 GT, 03 DTS, 04 SRX	summer tires on snow make it really bad. I got caught in a breif snow storm with my summer tires, only one inch and i couldn't get it up the incline in my driveway. and it only climbs 1ft high in 30ft long, very small grade. Besides, if it gets below 40* and has any moisture on the roads it will make it slick for a summer only tire. Better safe than sorry, and you will get plenty of traction with a good all season tire. __________________ 1999 GA GT - lots of mods - Sold and missing it... 2001 GP GTP Special Edtion - Sold 2002 T/A - T-Tops, AT, LS6 intake, mainly stock - Sold 2003 Cadillac DTS - Gangsta Grandpa car - Gone 2004 Cadillac SRX - Baby hauler -Sold and missing it Life is too short to drive boring cars....why is that all I have now??????

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03-05-2010, 01:02 PM	#2
Tonyyank Administrator AKA: Anthony Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Parma, MI Age: 40 Posts: 3,470 Vehicle: 09 Silverado 4x4	Toyo Proxie T1R

03-05-2010, 01:07 PM	#3
Lightbringer12 Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks for the help.

03-07-2010, 08:37 AM	#6
Lightbringer12 Guest Posts: n/a	I do want to drive on these tires year round. In Kentucky weather. I know in winter time you take it slow anyways but I should be safe though right? It does not snow horribly here and weather wise it sticks around near freezing.

03-07-2010, 09:18 PM	#10
bricooper78 Dammit Sleepy AKA: Cooper Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: IA Posts: 4,078 Vehicle: 03 Sierra Z71	uh drfab, did your ride go eat a snowman or something??? I had a set of the cooper zeon 2xs on my 01, and got a sleet storm. at 40 mph (which is a safe speed for us in iowa in bad weather ) i went sideways almost under a truck. then, leaving a gas station, the back end came around and i about ditched it. i was just getting rolling leaving a gas station. DO NOT run summer-only in snow or winter!!!!!!!!!!! i did it for about 3 weeks, and it was 3 weeks too long * i did end up with some raiken raptor tires, (i think the guy said they're some off brand of bridgestone maybe??) and they did really well in town and on the highway, with the exception of ice, i have a hill, and once it iced over, i found a new way to get to work

03-07-2010, 09:39 PM	#12
Lightbringer12 Guest Posts: n/a	I want to thank everyone for the help. I might end up getting a second set for winter, I will keep you guys updated on how the tires work.

03-07-2010, 09:50 PM	#14
bricooper78 Dammit Sleepy AKA: Cooper Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: IA Posts: 4,078 Vehicle: 03 Sierra Z71	100% agree, a good set of tires is one of the best feelings in the world sidenote: drfab, that didn't damage the lower half of the bumper cover by any chance did it? i've figured out that they aren't the strongest part ever put on a car

03-07-2010, 10:05 PM	#16
bricooper78 Dammit Sleepy AKA: Cooper Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: IA Posts: 4,078 Vehicle: 03 Sierra Z71	wow, i'm amazed man, i remember way way back to the chevy beretta gtz's gettin them plastic fronts knocked off in the snow

03-08-2010, 09:22 AM	#19
psy7 GAGT - Member AKA: michael Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: ashmore illinois Posts: 180 Vehicle: 02 grand am gt	i have falken ziexs on mine and they do fine in winter,but mine arent performance tires

03-08-2010, 08:12 PM	#20
skalies L-I-V-I-N AKA: Steve Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 6 Vehicle: 1999 grand am gt	Bridgestone Potenza 960 AS Pole Position - Great cross between a performance tire and a touring tire. Great hydro-evacuation, quiet ride, and grip. The grip will actually last longer as the tread wears down because of the dual layer tread. Also, unlike most performance tires they come with a mileage warranty.