[Ntivos]

Hey folks,
I am trying to look at options for improving the handling of my 2023 Ascent Limited.
The stock Falken's are just awful and I want them gone.
I wanted to go with Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus but I'd have to move up to 255/45-20. One place shows the minimum rim width for those to be 8". I had also looked at the Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate in the same size and Goodyear also shows minimum rim width to be 8". (I have experience with both of those tires and have been very happy)

So I am nixing that. The only ultra high performance A/S tire that I can see being an option in the stock size is the Goodyear Eagle Sport. This is an older tire and can't find much on it. There are 2 versions to this tire. One with a higher load rating (so I'd expect tighter steering from this one as it should be more rigid). I am not super enthused about this tire.
I then ran across the Toyo Proxes STIII in a category I'd never considered. Street/Truck tire. A few reviews I've seen seem to suggest that they handle well. Toyo's own site shows them handling better than their own ultra high performance tire.

I am just unfamiliar with this category of tire and also don't know how the Toyo Proxes STIII stack up against other ultra high performance all seasons.

Anyone have experience with these tires or that can provide some thoughts?

 

[Packard8]

Hey folks,
I am trying to look at options for improving the handling of my 2023 Ascent Limited.
The stock Falken's are just awful and I want them gone.
I wanted to go with Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus but I'd have to move up to 255/45-20. One place shows the minimum rim width for those to be 8". I had also looked at the Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate in the same size and Goodyear also shows minimum rim width to be 8". (I have experience with both of those tires and have been very happy)

So I am nixing that. The only ultra high performance A/S tire that I can see being an option in the stock size is the Goodyear Eagle Sport. This is an older tire and can't find much on it. There are 2 versions to this tire. One with a higher load rating (so I'd expect tighter steering from this one as it should be more rigid). I am not super enthused about this tire.
I then ran across the Toyo Proxes STIII in a category I'd never considered. Street/Truck tire. A few reviews I've seen seem to suggest that they handle well. Toyo's own site shows them handling better than their own ultra high performance tire.

I am just unfamiliar with this category of tire and also don't know how the Toyo Proxes STIII stack up against other ultra high performance all seasons.

Anyone have experience with these tires or that can provide some thoughts?

I can't comment on that model, but I have had Toyo tires on other cars and was pleased with the handling, traction, wear, etc. I consider them a mid to premium brand.

Tire rack, America's Tire, Discount Tire, etc usually have quite a few customer reviews, you might look there.

 

[Ntivos]

I can't comment on that model, but I have had Toyo tires on other cars and was pleased with the handling, traction, wear, etc. I consider them a mid to premium brand.

Tire rack, America's Tire, Discount Tire, etc usually have quite a few customer reviews, you might look there.

I went ahead and pulled the trigger. They were reasonably priced. Worst case they are slightly better than stock. Best case, they are much better. Looking at the tread pattern, I would expect them to not be fantastic in the snow. I am ok with that. I don't go out in deep snow anyways.
They get installed next Friday. I will immediately be taking a 3 hour trip after they get installed so I'll get some drive time with them. So disappointed by our lack of performance options at this size. I am hoping they improve handling enough that I don't even consider suspension upgrades. It's an affliction I have. (to constantly want to tinker with my cars)

 

[Ntivos]

So I had the Toyos installed today and it handles much more like I'd want. Very happy I did this. These aren't for everyone as the car feels more stiff. But that is how I like it.

So now I've got some stock Falken's with 700 miles for sale (well, as soon as I can post in the classifieds)

 

[Discount Tire]

@Packard8 I know the decision has been made, but just wanted to thank you for the recognition. There are great resources out there for tire reviews and we appreciate your using ours.

@Ntivos any reviews of the tire so far? Would love to hear your opinion so far.

 

[Robert.Mauro]

@Packard8 I know the decision has been made, but just wanted to thank you for the recognition. There are great resources out there for tire reviews and we appreciate your using ours.

@Ntivos any reviews of the tire so far? Would love to hear your opinion so far.

Hoping you all buy Mavis soon or expand this direction, so us East Coasters have some locations to get the work done. In the meantime, I will keep buying from Discount Tire Direct to have drop shipped to an installer near me.

 

[Discount Tire]

@Robert.Mauro thank for keeping our mail order in business. Lol. We are growing responsibly and should be knocking on the eastern side door soon. In the meantime our mail order is there to help.

 

[Robert.Mauro]

We are growing responsibly

I LOVE hearing that!!!

It means you'll be around for a long time, and you won't need to take shortcuts to do that!!!

should be knocking on the eastern side door soon.

Looking forward to it!!!

 

[Ntivos]

@Ntivos any reviews of the tire so far? Would love to hear your opinion so far.

The Proxes STIII feel like an Ultra High Performance All season. Handling is seriously improved. My previous SUV was a 2011 Acura MDX with Conti ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus and the Toyos have made the Ascent handle as well as the MDX. I was disappointed that there were no UHP A/S tires available in the stock Ascent size, but these Toyos are every bit as good.
I also drove them in the rain and they handled just fine. No wheel spin (I have a heavy foot) and felt composed on turns.

 

[Robert.Mauro]

Wow, I am hearing great stuff about numerous Toyo models. They're one of the tires in consideration for my next all terrain (or another set of Wildpeak AT3W's).

 

[Discount Tire]

@Robert.Mauro Toyo Open Country A/T3's, R/T and R/T Trail are used and recommended by many forum members. With so many different tread options, it is a solid choice for A/T customers.

 

[Robert.Mauro]

@Robert.Mauro Toyo Open Country A/T3's, R/T and R/T Trail are used and recommended by many forum members. With so many different tread options, it is a solid choice for A/T customers.

@Discount Tire, awesome!!! We'll definitely be talking before my August Cross Country Adventure/National Parks fundraiser.