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Nov 8, 2004 | 06:12 PM

BrianZ

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Toyo 225/45/15 RA1

I just received word that Toyo will be making a 225/45R15 RA1.

It is coming soon with availability estimated around Feb.-March of 2005.

Nov 8, 2004 | 06:13 PM

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Re: Toyo 225/45/15 RA1 (95tegLSS)

Yup. I heard this as well a few months ago.

Nov 8, 2004 | 06:14 PM

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Re: Toyo 225/45/15 RA1 (95tegLSS)

Tire stagger here i come

I will feel so 'JDM'

Nov 8, 2004 | 06:28 PM

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Re: Toyo 225/45/15 RA1 (.RJ)

is this a st class legal tire or is it r compound?

Nov 8, 2004 | 06:32 PM

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Re: Toyo 225/45/15 RA1 (.RJ)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by .RJ »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Tire stagger here i come

I will feel so 'JDM'</TD></TR></TABLE>

Don't do eet!

I couldn't rotate tires for 4 years.... and you can never get the fronts and rears the same age/traction level. You 'could' collect rears and sell them as 'almost new' every time you buy a set of 4

It might be good for autoxers looking for a tenth or two. I thought I was that guy once. Alas I am not that guy. Probably bought me nothing with the gearing change in front (225-50 R15 Victoracers). Plus the responsiveness felt like crap compared to stock (albeit with very good adhesion levels)

-Chris

Nov 8, 2004 | 06:32 PM

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Re: Toyo 225/45/15 RA1 (azian21485)

R tire. treadwear = 50.

Nov 8, 2004 | 06:33 PM

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Re: Toyo 225/45/15 RA1 (ccfries)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ccfries »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> Plus the responsiveness felt like crap compared to stock (albeit with very good adhesion levels)</TD></TR></TABLE>

If you stuff a 225 on 6" wheels you will get that.

I need some 15x7.5's now

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Nov 8, 2004 | 06:36 PM

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Re: Toyo 225/45/15 RA1 (.RJ)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by .RJ »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

If you stuff a 225 on 6" wheels you will get that.

I need some 15x7.5's now</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yeah, i was about to edit my post... 15x6's in G-Stock.

Don't stagger though! Get 225-45's all around. At least the way I've been driving lately, I don't need to sacrifice any traction/slip angle in the back. I'm toed out in front and all... but still.

Nov 8, 2004 | 06:37 PM

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Re: Toyo 225/45/15 RA1 (95tegLSS)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 95tegLSS »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I just received word that Toyo will be making a 225/45R15 RA1.

It is coming soon with availability estimated around Feb.-March of 2005. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Really?

I sure hope you're right. I've been hearing similar rumors for a few years now.

--Karl, fingers (and toes, and whatever else) crossed....

Nov 8, 2004 | 06:41 PM

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Re: Toyo 225/45/15 RA1 (ccfries)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ccfries »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I don't need to sacrifice any traction/slip angle in the back. I'm toed out in front and all... but still.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Even a 205 is probably being under-used back there.

I'll try it and see what I think.

Nov 8, 2004 | 06:44 PM

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Re: Toyo 225/45/15 RA1 (95tegLSS)

Nov 8, 2004 | 06:53 PM

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Re: Toyo 225/45/15 RA1 (.RJ)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by .RJ »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Even a 205 is probably being under-used back there.

I'll try it and see what I think.</TD></TR></TABLE>

You ought to drive with a bigger slip angle. hehehe

(don't mind me, I've been accused of practicing up for the d0rift0 competition)

-Chris

Nov 8, 2004 | 07:34 PM

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Re: Toyo 225/45/15 RA1 (prkiller)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by prkiller »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

I really hope that is true! That would be GREAT!

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yes it's true they had the listing on the RA-1 sheet at SEMA but no other specifics other than 1st quarter 2005 availiability

Nov 8, 2004 | 07:45 PM

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Re: Toyo 225/45/15 RA1 (sans)

whats JDM got to do w/running staggered sizes? maybe i'm too olde skool to understand. on my crx that is the less dramatic way to drive the car v. same size all around and sliding thorough corners. like rice, i too am waiting with crossed appendages!

Nov 8, 2004 | 07:53 PM

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Re: Toyo 225/45/15 RA1 (o-man)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by o-man »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">whats JDM got to do w/running staggered sizes? </TD></TR></TABLE>

Generally the drivers in the motherland setup their cars with staggered tires/spinnerz, lots of front camber, stiffer front springs, less rear camber and a big mo'fo'in rear bar (and sometimes big *** front bar too).

It has its advantages, but generally its easier to toss some 1000 lb'ers in the rear and call it a day. I may do some dabbling with the 'jdm way' next year.

Nov 8, 2004 | 08:03 PM

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Re: Toyo 225/45/15 RA1 (.RJ)

ohhhhh...okay

Nov 8, 2004 | 08:34 PM

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Re: Toyo 225/45/15 RA1 (.RJ)

my current RA1's 225/50/15 have a treat wear of 100!

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by .RJ »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">R tire. treadwear = 50.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Nov 8, 2004 | 08:44 PM

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Re: Toyo 225/45/15 RA1 (krshultz)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by krshultz »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Really?

I sure hope you're right. I've been hearing similar rumors for a few years now.

--Karl, fingers (and toes, and whatever else) crossed....</TD></TR></TABLE>

It is true. I spoke to Tom who is in marketing. Tire is scheduled for 1st quarter production/delivery.

Nov 8, 2004 | 08:48 PM

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Re: Toyo 225/45/15 RA1 (.RJ)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by .RJ »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Even a 205 is probably being under-used back there.

I'll try it and see what I think.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I'm with you RJ . I want to try the 225 in the front and the 205 in the rear.. soften up the rear suspension a little..

Nov 8, 2004 | 09:05 PM

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Re: Toyo 225/45/15 RA1 (95tegLSS)

hell is freezing over in RR land. 6 months ago I heard of lynchings here for that kind of talk.

Me who is sad that even 205's equal instant fender death

Nov 9, 2004 | 06:19 AM

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Re: Toyo 225/45/15 RA1 (sans)

<<<<<<<<<<------------ has apendages duely crossed.

If you have money to burn and like the way a car's handling characteristics change during the life cycle of the front tires by all means run a staggered size. Benn there done that. Liked the way it felt but boy was it messy in the end. Uhhhh, maybe I should leave that alone

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Nov 9, 2004 | 07:39 AM

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Re: Toyo 225/45/15 RA1 (95tegLSS)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 95tegLSS »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">my current RA1's 225/50/15 have a treat wear of 100!

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i seen from 100 tread wear AA
to 60 tread wear from Toyo RA1's

Nov 9, 2004 | 07:43 AM

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Re: Toyo 225/45/15 RA1 (GokuSSJ4)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by GokuSSJ4 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

i seen from 100 tread wear AA
to 60 tread wear from Toyo RA1's </TD></TR></TABLE>

Dont forget I have 2 tires from 2 years ago that say 40 tread wear.