Proxes R1R

About the Toyo Proxes R1R

Summer High Performance Passenger Car tire for Serious Street Driving in Sports Coupes and Sedans.

Features

* Silica-reinforced, high-grip tread compound* Unidirectional arrowhead tread design* Tapered center block edge* Multi-width EVAC channels* Stability control slits* Advanced autocross-inspired casing with modified radial construction* Toyo Tires' Limited Warranty

Benefits

* Improves grip for better handling and performance during high-spirited driving* Shallow grooves and a unidirectional pattern achieve balanced performance between wet and dry conditions* Stabilizes center block movement to decrease irregular wear * Helps to increase hydroplaning resistance* Improve water evacuation * Narrow width at the tire edge widens the shoulder block area to enhance steering* Provide resistance to irregular wear* Improve dry performance by maintaining block stiffness during aggressive braking* Improves steering response and handling by optimizing the contact patch shape

Understanding the 255/40ZR17 size

In the size code 255/40R17, 255 is the section width in millimetres (about 10"). 40 is the aspect ratio — the sidewall height is 40% of the width, or roughly 102 mm. R17 means radial construction on a 17-inch wheel, giving an approximate overall diameter of 25".

The load index 94 means each tire supports up to 1,477 lbs — about 5,908 lbs across a full set of four. The speed symbol W certifies the tire to 168 mph under its rated load. Always match or exceed the load index and speed rating listed on your vehicle's door-jamb placard.

What the Toyo Proxes R1R is built for

The Toyo Proxes R1R is a summer tire, tuned for maximum dry and wet grip in warm conditions; it is not intended for near-freezing temperatures. Fitment category: Passenger Car, CAR, Performance, HP.

Tread life and grip ratings

This tire carries a UTQG rating of 200 AA A. The treadwear grade of 200 is a relative durability score — a grade of 200 is expected to last roughly twice as long as a grade of 100 under the same controlled test. Traction grade AA measures straight-line wet stopping grip (AA is highest, then A, B and C). Temperature grade A reflects heat resistance at sustained speed (A is highest).

Price and value

At $202.10 per tire, a full set of four costs $808.40. That is about 18% above the average of the 33 tires we stock in this size, reflecting its position in the range.