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Old 12-29-2005, 09:47 PM
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Default Toyo Proxes 4's or BFGoodrich KDW's new tread??

I'm trying to figure out which would be a better tire to go with....I've got it narrowed down to Toyo Proxes 4 tires or BFGoodrich KDW's new tread. If you have used either or both or any other comments on which you think is better, I'd appreciate the feedback. Thanks in advance....
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Old 12-30-2005, 12:38 AM
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one thing I looked for in a tire is a rim guard. you know the little "flap" of rubber near the lip on the tire to help protect the lip from curb rash. I didn't chech either of the tire choices if they have that or not.

alot of my friends run Toyos and really like them. I have Fuzion tires so I'm not a big help to you with experience.
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I love my Proxes. They do have a small lip to protect your
rims. I haven't tested it yet KOW.
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Keep in mind, KDW's don't do well in the rain.

Btw, what size tires are you looking at?
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Originally Posted by hayalex6
Keep in mind, KDW's don't do well in the rain.

Btw, what size tires are you looking at?
215/35 R18's

I've also heard that Toyo's track better than the KDW's too. So I'm sorta leaning towards toyo's now.
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I am an authorized toyo and bfg dealer. I get mixed reviews on the kdw,it has a little softer compound so it sticks a bit better. the toyo seems to always sell great though.Dont get
me wrong the proxes 4 is still pretty sticky, but a little harder compoud so it will last a little longer, and its a little cheaper price wise. All and all I would definately go toyo
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I was reading a post about someone who bought 205/45/17's KDWs w/17x7 rims and he said that they have great water traction, stick nice, etc. BFG has proven themselves with their old Touring T/A back in the day and the Mud Terrains for the 4x4s I would stick with them, never had a problem before.
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Chris,
I have the Toyo Proxes4's and I love them...18's huh?
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Default Tire size that protects.

I used Nitto 555 and Toyo Proxy 225/35/18 on a 7 1/2 inch wide rim and w/ 2 inch drop no rub and the tire actually hangs a little over the wheel lip saving you from serious curb rash. This is an expensive set up but I had it on two XB's.
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