I didn't think it was possible but....

[Mio]

my Bugeye is much, much more fun to drive since I installed a set of Toyo Proxes RA1s. The gripping characteristics of these tires is nothing short of phenomenal.

Mike

 

[racingenglishcars]

Really Cool!!!!
Bloody nice looking car too.
How did you get those wide tires to fit inside the wheel arches?

 

[Baz]

PHWOOORR!!!
That's gorgeous!

 

[Mio]

Hi Donn,
Many thanks on your comments. As to your question concerning the 'wide tires' I really don't know what to say as I've never had a problem with any rubbing. When I purchased the car it came with a set of Yokohama AVSs (185/60/13) but my recent upgrades (i.e., anti-sway bar, triple master cylinder, panhard bar, etc.) eclipsed the capabilities of these tires, hence my decision to go with the Toyos.


Mike

 

[healeyboz]

Sexy!

 

[racingenglishcars]

Actually Mike I was only kidding about the tires fitting inside the wheelwells. They sort of stick out a bit. (Dry humour - no palm trees here) But even your wheels are wider than the fenders. Are there spacers or offset wheels or something? On an old racer of mine I used the zig-zag rear springs to keep the tires <span style="font-style: italic">in</span> far enough.
https://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x288/frogeye61/Links/LRFP.jpg

 

[bugimike]

I was thinking he had to have spacers to get that offset!!!

 

[racingenglishcars]

Or an RX7 rear axle

 

[Mio]

Or an RX7 rear axle

Actually, that's on my list of things to do. I have already acquired a rear axle assembly from an '84 RX-7 GSL but have yet to do the necessary modifications to it. I'd just assume spend some quality time with the car on the road before I perform yet another upgrade.

Mike

 

[Mio]

I was thinking he had to have spacers to get that offset!!!

Hi Mike,
No spacers at all but the wire wheels were, in fact, custom-made and provide a wider footprint than are typically found on these cars.

Mike

 

[rulle7]

KOOL 6T indeed!!

 

[Trevor Jessie]

How many road miles do you think you might get out of those tires?

 

[Mio]

How many road miles do you think you might get out of those tires?

While contemplating the purchase of the Toyos, I did take tire life into consideration. There were other tire options available which were not only much cheaper (e.g., Sumitomo HTR 200) but also afforded a higher tire rating. Nonetheless, the choice became easy when I reflected on the fact that the Yokohamas that had been on the car still displayed considerable tread depth and yet weren't gripping the road to my level of satisfaction. Suffice it to say that I don't make compromises on suspension and braking components.

In response to your question, I believe it's fair to say that I will get far fewer miles out of the Toyo Proxes than I would a tire in another performance category. I would argue, however, that the cost associated with reduced braking and handling characteristics far outweigh the monetary difference in the price of tires.

Mike

 

[Bugeye58]

A wise policy, which, coincidentally, is identical to my own.
Jeff

 

[GreenHornet]

Hadn't really thought about this til now, but any forseeable problems running the tubeless tires on those wire rims that need tubes?
Great looking car!

 

[Mio]

any forseeable problems running the tubeless tires on those wire rims that need tubes?

Hi,
The wire wheels have been on the car for 5 years now and neither myself nor the previous owner (based on what he told me) have experienced a single issue. For what it's worth, I also had the tubes replaced when I installed the Toyos.

Great looking car!

Thanks. Here's another pic.
Mike

 

[blkcorvair]

Running those on my mg. Sure bet they grip the road real great in CA heat!

 

[Mio]

Sure bet they grip the road real great in CA heat!

Hi Scott,
Most certainly! I'm extremely pleased and impressed with these tires.

Mike

 

[aeronca65t]

I've been racing on those tires (shaved) for the last year and a half. Used about 8 of them in that time (not bad).
Very nice, predictable response. Wear is good too (from a race point of view, anyway).

 

[bugimike]

Is it just the camera angle, or do the tires on the right side look like they hang out further than on the left side?