Toyo Proxes R888 installed on Apex

Rikx1M · 04-10-2012, 03:36 PM

Here are a couple of photos I took today of my 265/35/ZR18 and 285/30/ZR18 Toyo Proxes R888 installed on 18x10 Apex wheels that I used on my 1M at Spa Francorchamps two weeks ago. No rubbing at any corner on stock suspension.

1st side shot is the 285s, second shot is the 265s. I took these so you can see how close to flush these tires/rims are at the 265 size. Don't lay them face down...they will scratch!

Hope these images help as you are making tire/wheel decisions.

pixelblue · 04-10-2012, 04:08 PM

is all the beading from their first track day? how do you like them?

Rikx1M · 04-10-2012, 04:37 PM

This is their second track day, the first wasn't as intensive. I really pushed the car and took the track hard, keeping up with quite a few fully built E30s, E36s, and E46s and throw in a Porsche or two....all the cars had cages and stripped interiors and such...the little ole 1M surprised a few BMW drivers/owners in this Dutch BMW driving club. Check out the European forum ans look for Spa Francorchamps for photos.

I thought these tires were fantastic as I only slipped the rear once out of 30+ laps of hard driving. Definitely would consider them again.

pixelblue · 04-10-2012, 05:32 PM

very cool but by the looks of it I don't think they have much life left. I heard great things about them but the one thing everyone complains is short life cycle and being pricey. wish I could get a tire sponsor

CDR_UK · 04-25-2012, 12:55 AM

Thanks for sharing this info!

Any particular reason why you went with square wheels (10") and staggered tires? In other words why not also go with staggered wheels?

Rikx1M · 04-25-2012, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by CDR_UK

Thanks for sharing this info!

Any particular reason why you went with square wheels (10") and staggered tires? In other words why not also go with staggered wheels?

On my previous track laps at Nurburgring and Hockenheim I ran stock rims and tires...this was going to be my first "track day".

As I was prepping for a full day at Spa, I decided to look for separate track rims and track tires. I got a great deal on these Toyos in staggered sizes...so then had to find good wheels. I ordered the Apex wheels in a squared setup so that when these tires wear out I can changeover to 275s or 285s all the way around, giving me more flexibility for future track days and prolonging the life/wear on the tires.

blotto649 · 10-06-2013, 01:04 PM

Reviving this old thread to see if anyone has some insight on this. Looking to run a set of R888's, 275/35-18 all around, on 18x 9.5 Apex Arc-8's ET 22. I'm assuming I'll get rubbing on the fender liner. Has anyone tried these out on the 1M?

3002 tii · 10-09-2013, 02:29 PM

Key to making R-comps last is to heat cycle them out properly the first time. I for one would pay the tire shop/vendor to heat cycle them for me since I don't want to lose out on a track day to do it myself.

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Rikx1M MSgt (ret) 563 Rep 2,116 Posts Drives: VO 1M #739/740 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Where the car was born iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 BMW 1 series M ... [10.00]	This is their second track day, the first wasn't as intensive. I really pushed the car and took the track hard, keeping up with quite a few fully built E30s, E36s, and E46s and throw in a Porsche or two....all the cars had cages and stripped interiors and such...the little ole 1M surprised a few BMW drivers/owners in this Dutch BMW driving club. Check out the European forum ans look for Spa Francorchamps for photos. I thought these tires were fantastic as I only slipped the rear once out of 30+ laps of hard driving. Definitely would consider them again. __________________
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pixelblue Colonel 140 Rep 2,234 Posts Drives: the silver bullet Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: northern virginia iTrader: (2) Garage List 2010 135i [8.90]	very cool but by the looks of it I don't think they have much life left. I heard great things about them but the one thing everyone complains is short life cycle and being pricey. wish I could get a tire sponsor __________________ "I would quote everything pixelblue said, but you've already read it. Take it from someone who's put the 1 through its paces"
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CDR_UK Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 226 Posts Drives: AW 1M Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: home iTrader: (0)	Thanks for sharing this info! Any particular reason why you went with square wheels (10") and staggered tires? In other words why not also go with staggered wheels?
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blotto649 Private First Class 16 Rep 137 Posts Drives: '04 996 GT3/'88 911 Carrera Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Between Toronto and Ottawa iTrader: (0)	Reviving this old thread to see if anyone has some insight on this. Looking to run a set of R888's, 275/35-18 all around, on 18x 9.5 Apex Arc-8's ET 22. I'm assuming I'll get rubbing on the fender liner. Has anyone tried these out on the 1M?
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