Toyo Proxes Info

[David Strope <dstrope@erols.com>]

I got the following information from one of the TOYO
Engineers when I was trying to decide which tires
to buy. I've tried both the FZ4s and the Z1s in our
stock size. The Z1s are better in every way except
the FZ4s look "cooler". Here is what he said:


> Mr. Strope,
> 
> Even though we already had a discussion over the phone, this will give
> me an opportunity to give you some additional information regarding the
> questions you had below.  Here is some comparison data on the Toyo's
> Proxes T1, Z1, and FZ4.
> 
> Ratings:  1=Good, 3=Better, 5=Best
> 
> Tire Performance        Proxes T1       Proxes Z1       Proxes FZ4
> 
> Dry Handling                    5               4               3
> 
> Wet Handling                    5               4               3
> 
> Comfort                	  3               3               3
> 
> Quiet                           2               3               3
> 
> Snow Traction                   1               3               2.5
> 
> Mileage Warranty                N/A             N/A             N/A
> 
> Currently, there are no plans to discontinue the Z1.
> 
> Let me know if you have any other questions.
> 
> 
> Thomas Okihisa
> Staff Engineer
> Toyo Tire (U.S.A.) Corp.
> 


Dave 
97 GLX