New Toyo T1S to replace T1+

[Jeff Newton <Jeff_Newton@pmc-sierra.com>]

Folks,

I've been mentioning to a few list members that a new Toyo tire 
the Toyo Proxes T1-S is slated to replace the T1 Plus.  The tread
pattern is much like the S-02 and the treadwear has been bumped to
280.  I've seen the brochure at my local Toyo dealer but according to
Toyo, their web site will not be updated until the middle of the
month when the tire starts making it to the dealers.

Here is a response I got from a Toyo tech when I asked about dry
handling comparisons between the T1+ and T1-S.

Cheers,

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From: UehaH <UehaH@toyotires.com>
To: "'Jeff_Newton@pmc-sierra.com'" <Jeff_Newton@pmc-sierra.com>
Subject: RE: T1 Plus vs. T1 S
Date: Wed, 2 Jun 1999 17:30:40 -0700 
MIME-Version: 1.0

Jeff Newton,

Thank you for your interest in our products.  Our new T1-S is better 
than
the T1+ in the dry with significant improvements in wet handling.  The
design incorporates a rigid center rib for excellent directional 
stability
and long rigid slanted ribs for improved steering response.  Its 
lighter
weight also improves turn-in, response, and ride comfort.  Overall, 
the T1-S
is a more refined tire.  Thanks again.

Hideki Ueha
Staff Engineer
Technical Service Department
Toyo Tire Corporation
http://www.toyo.com


> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Jeff Newton [SMTP:Jeff_Newton@pmc-sierra.com]
> <mailto:[SMTP:Jeff_Newton@pmc-sierra.com]>
> Sent:	Tuesday, June 01, 1999 12:36 PM
> To:	toyotech@toyotires.com
> Subject:	T1 Plus vs. T1 S
> 
> 
> I was wondering if you wouldn't mind sharing some info about the new
> T1 S that is coming out this month.  With its "rain-tread" I suspect 
> the T1 S will have better wet traction than the T1 Plus but what 
about
> dry grip?  I've pretty much decided to go with the Toyo but other
> than availability, why would I want the T1 S (at a slightly 
increased
> cost) instead of the T1 Plus for my car?
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> ----
> Jeff Newton
> Unix Systems Administrator
> PMC-Sierra Inc.

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Jeff Newton
Unix Systems Administrator
PMC-Sierra Inc.