Tests – · none yet Owners 58 · 288 reviews
“Celebratory post- new tyres [Toyo T1r] + Alignment pic!”
Toyo T1S looks discontinued: no new owner reviews or road tests in five years and no current EU tyre label.
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Toyo T1R vs Toyo T1S — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 0 + 0 road tests and 288 + 10 owner reviews. How we score
T1R is ahead, 62–50
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Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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65
Dry
T1R +1550Why this score
Source T1R T1S Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 57 (est.) Reviews found online 63 41 T1R: 60% × 66.1 (est.) + 40% × 63.4 = 65
T1S: 60% × 56.7 (est.) + 40% × 40.9 = 50
No road tests of dry for T1R. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).
No road tests of dry for T1S. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).
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64
Wet
T1R +1450Why this score
Source T1R T1S Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 55 (est.) Reviews found online 61 43 T1R: 60% × 65.6 (est.) + 40% × 61.4 = 64
T1S: 60% × 55.4 (est.) + 40% × 42.7 = 50
No road tests of wet for T1R. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
No road tests of wet for T1S. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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60
Comfort
T1R +852Why this score
Source T1R T1S Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 64 (est.) Reviews found online 56 45 T1R: 40% × 66.2 (est.) + 60% × 56.2 = 60
T1S: 40% × 63.8 (est.) + 60% × 44.6 = 52
No road tests of comfort for T1R. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.21).
No road tests of comfort for T1S. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.21).
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55
Treadwear
T1R +154Why this score
Source T1R T1S Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 60 (est.) ≈ 59 (est.) Reviews found online 47 46 T1R: 60% × 59.6 (est.) + 40% × 47.1 = 55
T1S: 60% × 59.3 (est.) + 40% × 46.4 = 54
No road tests of treadwear for T1R. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
No road tests of treadwear for T1S. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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63
Handling (owners)
T1R +2043Why this score
Source T1R T1S Reviews found online 63 43
Scores at a glance
| Category | Toyo T1R | Toyo T1S |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 62 | 50 |
| Dry | 65 | 50 |
| Wet | 64 | 50 |
| Comfort | 60 | 52 |
| Treadwear | 55 | 54 |
| Handling (owners) | 63 | 43 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
62
/ 100
T1R
50
/ 100
T1S
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A T1R
Pros
- Excellent dry weather grip and traction
- High value-for-money proposition compared to premium brands
- Progressive and predictable handling at the limit
Cons
- Soft sidewalls leading to 'spongy' or 'wobbly' handling under load
- Rapid tread wear, especially with spirited driving
- Inconsistent wet weather performance and susceptibility to aquaplaning
Tire B T1S
Pros
- Strong dry-weather grip and handling
- Excellent value for the price point
- Good steering feedback and road feel
Cons
- Unpredictable or poor traction in wet and cold conditions
- Long break-in period required for optimal grip
- Inconsistent performance across different vehicle power outputs
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Positive
Toyo T1R
Community opinion leans positive toward the Toyo T1R, with users frequently praising its competitive price, good wet and dry street grip, and comfortable ride. However, drivers note softer sidewalls that can cause a floaty feel during aggressive cornering, as well as increased road noise once the tread wears down. Tread life expectations vary widely across platforms, ranging from aggressive track wear under 4,000 miles to daily street durability exceeding 20,000 miles.
g35driver.com
“Quote: Originally Posted by EWG35 I looked at these but did not buy for two reasons. 1) the tread rating was pretty low. Although I found them on ebay in 245/35 20 and 275/30 20 for something like $650-680 I just felt they'd wear too fast. 2) The tread pattern. I don't understand how they can shed water properly. Since the tread pattern is only molded in one direction (not a right and a left) which is just flip flopped. One appears it would shed water while the other would force water under the tire. How does this work? The side wall looks pretty nice. If you think 280 tread rating is low you should look again at the RE050A's 140. It one of the hightest tread rating in ultra high performance tires. Michelin PS2 is 220, Bridgestone RE050A is just 140 and Toyo T1R is 280. The only tires i can think of that has higher tread rating is Falken 452's 300 and Kumho Ecsta SPT's 320. Tread rating 280 isn't low.”
rennlist.com
“I am on my 3rd set on my BMW M5. They have shown decent wear even when pushed hard. Tire noise is acceptable although there are quieter tires out there. Grip is excellent with no squeal when pushed hard through the twisties. I haven't had any problem with hydroplaning and I frequently encounter rain since this is my daily driver. Overall, I think it's a good tire for the money. I realize the performance on a 993 could be different but I'm happy with the performance on the M5. I ordered my last set from 1010tires.com.”
cadillacforums.com
·2006-08-15
“I have something to add regarding the Toyos. I have 275-35-19's in the back and 245-40-19's on the front. I have yet to get over 1g on them, and I have pushed them pretty hard. I had the KDW2's in 245-40-19 all around before these and pulled 1.2X's with ease. I have to agree though, the tread life is excellent for a "high performance" tire. BUT, I wouldn't buy them again because of the oddly decreased cornering grip. Just my 2 cents...”
Top themes
#wet and dry grip#budget friendly pricing#soft sidewall feel#tread life longevity#road noise wear#tire pressure tuning#track vs street
Based on 79 community posts
Tire B
Toyo T1S
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Toyo T1R | B · Toyo T1S |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| UTQG | 280 AA A | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
62
/ 100
Toyo T1R
50
/ 100
Toyo T1S
Winner: Toyo T1R — better handling, dry and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score. Toyo T1S rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 10 reviews), so read this result as provisional.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Toyo T1R scores 63 vs 43 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Toyo T1R scores 65 vs 50 on dry.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Toyo T1R scores 64 vs 50 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Toyo T1R scores 60 vs 52 on comfort.
Tire A · Toyo T1R
Tire B · Toyo T1S
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T1R or T1S?
Which is better in the wet, T1R or T1S?
Toyo T1R, 64 vs 50 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, T1R or T1S?
Toyo T1R, 65 vs 50 on our dry score.
Which is more comfortable, T1R or T1S?
Toyo T1R, 60 vs 52 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, T1R or T1S?
Neither, by our numbers: 55 vs 54 on the treadwear score, within 3 points.
How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology