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Costa Mesa, CA – Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. (Toyo Tires®) announces the all-new Proxes® Sport RTM, an extreme performance summer tire designed for passionate drivers and motorsports enthusiasts. The tire was meticulously engineered for various motorsports applications like autocross, time attack, endurance racing, and high-performance driving events. Delivering outstanding capability in dry conditions, the Proxes Sport R features an aggressive directional tread pattern, reinforced internal casing, and a high-grip compound. Providing exceptional dry handling, traction, and high-speed stability, this tire offers the ideal balance of grip and longevity for classic and modern sports cars. Pertinent to racers, the Proxes Sport R carries a 200 AA A UTQG treadwear rating, meeting competitive racing class requirements. “The Proxes Sport R is our latest extreme performance summer tire, crafted for drivers who demand racetrack performance along with the practicality for street use,” said Cameron Parsons, technical field manager, for motorsports tires. “We focused on building a very capable tire by incorporating an advanced tread pattern and compound, resulting in excellent dry grip and durability on track for the 200 UTQG segment.” The tire will be produced in over 50-unique sizes and load/speed combinations for 13- to 21-inch wheel diameters. The tire will be featured at the SEMA Show, in the Toyo Tires Treadpass. Initial sizes will be available for sale in the first half of 2026 with additional fitments released throughout the remainder of next year. The Toyo Tires Proxes line includes a broad range of high-performance tires designed for a variety of applications and is known for its advanced technology and innovative features that deliver optimal performance on the road and at the track. This line features ultra-high performance all-season tires, extreme performance summer tires, DOT competition tires, full-slick competition tires, and drag radial tires. Rubber World Magazine is published twelve times a year providing the most up-to-date technical service information available to today’s rubber chemists and formulators 1741 Akron Peninsula Rd. Akron, OH 44313 USA Tel: +1 330 864 2122 Fax: +1 330 864 5298
