Toyo Proxes TQ Tire - P255/50R16

The Toyo Proxes TQ is a DOT drag radial made to help muscle cars and street machines put their power on the pavement. It combines a tread compound aimed at launch grip with a drag-specific carcass that Toyo says keeps a large, consistent contact patch through a run.

The tread is asymmetric. The outer section uses a variable pitch to take the edge off pattern noise, the center works on braking and acceleration, and the inner section is a semi-slick that helps traction on independent rear suspensions as well as on solid axles. Cross-rotation can help reduce irregular wear.

Drag radials are run at low track pressures. Toyo publishes a minimum track pressure and a recommended starting point on its product page.

Specifications for this tire: size P255/50R16; fits 16-inch wheels; section width 255 mm; aspect ratio 50; overall diameter about 26.0 in (661 mm). Part number toy172020.

IMPORTANT: Competition use. Toyo recommends the Proxes TQ for competition events only and advises extreme caution and reduced speed on wet pavement. Operating-temperature, inflation and alignment recommendations are published by Toyo on the product page for this tire. Toyo publishes a cold-weather handling and storage advisory for its competition tires; read it before storing or moving these tires in freezing temperatures.