Toyo Tyres
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Not many rules really, this board being aimed at technical issues, it shouldn't fall foul (hopefully) of some of the more personal issues that can affect forums.
Rule 1 - Is that you need to think very carefully before posting anything technical or asking anything technical relating to the security system of the car - See 'Security Issues' sticky for more info.
Rule 2 - We (MGF Register) do not support copyright infringement and therefore references to CD ROM, PDF versions or paper copies of the workshop manual (for instance) should not be posted on the forum. We don't want to get into trouble and we'd rather sell you a genuine hard copy through our Regalia shop anyway!
Because advice is honestly and freely given in this technical section, much of it will be amateur experienced based, so any information is given in good faith and is not guaranteed as correct.
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David Askew
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Toyo Tyres
I have just bought two new Toyo Proxes T1R 215/40/16 tyres for my 2001 MGF VVC, and intend having them fitted during the week. However I have noticed that they were made in Malaysia and not Japan. Is this a problem as I have noticed that the recommended Toyo tyres say Made in Japan?
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Keith Williams
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Re: Toyo Tyres
From what I have read, it is not recommended to fit a mixture of Malaysian and Japanese made tyres on the same car. They are different and some people have had handling issues with a mix. All Malaysian or all Japanese if fine.
1998 MGF VVC, 2001 Trophy 160 & 2013 MG6 GT TSE
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David Askew
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Re: Toyo Tyres
Many thanks Keith, I will be getting the other two tyres from the same dealer so will check to make sure they originate from Malaya.
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fatbaldingoldgit
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Re: Toyo Tyres
From a previous post...
"The new Toyo's are made in Malasia and don't mix well with Japanese Toyo's.. I think its an ongoing thing..It's only an issue if the new Malaysian Toyos are fitted on the rear with Japanese Toyos on the front...all other configurations should be fine...I spoke to Toyo Tech Director and he confirmed they have reformulated the tyre compound to conform to new EU requirements and the tyres are now manufactured in Malaysia.
I have T1-Rs from Malaysia on the front and Japanese on the rear...and have no issues...and when the rears wear down I'll get the new Malaysian ones fitted and should still have no issues...if you are replacing the rears only you will have an issue.". .
"The new Toyo's are made in Malasia and don't mix well with Japanese Toyo's.. I think its an ongoing thing..It's only an issue if the new Malaysian Toyos are fitted on the rear with Japanese Toyos on the front...all other configurations should be fine...I spoke to Toyo Tech Director and he confirmed they have reformulated the tyre compound to conform to new EU requirements and the tyres are now manufactured in Malaysia.
I have T1-Rs from Malaysia on the front and Japanese on the rear...and have no issues...and when the rears wear down I'll get the new Malaysian ones fitted and should still have no issues...if you are replacing the rears only you will have an issue.". .
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David Askew
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Re: Toyo Tyres
I have spoken to my tyre dealer and he says that all his Toyos are made in Malaysia, so its looks like I will have a full set of Malaysian Toyo tyres when I change the rears following the front change this week. The rears are currently of uncertain parentage and are on the list of "to do's".