Re: [gti-vr6] New Toyo T1S to replace T1+

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

YES!  I've seen the brochure and even got prices.  At my local dealer
the new T1-S was only about $20CAN more per tire.  

I hope to have a set at the end of the month.

Cheers,


> My big question is will the T1S be available in a 205/50 15? I saw 
the
> T1S in PVW or Max Power a while ago, but I'll be a bit surprised if 
its
> available in our OEM size. Toyo has done a better job than most in
> providing a wide variety of sizes, but my concern is that as 16 & 17
> inch tires become more the norm as OEM equipment, 15 inch 
performance
> tires will not be an option w/newer tires.
> 
> Philip
> 
> Jeff Newton wrote:
> > 
> > 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,
> > 
> > ------------- Begin Forwarded Message -------------
> > 
> > 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

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Jeff Newton
Unix Systems Administrator
PMC-Sierra Inc.