E53 Toyo Proxes STII review

[Mister2]

I bought a pair of 315/35/20 and 275/40/20 from www.TD4L.com for about $799 shipped and another $80 from a local shop for install on my 87's. I've put in 2700 miles since October. The X has gone through:

-Ice storm
-wet snow
-8" of snow
-wet road
-dry road

No problem there. I did have a hard time getting out of a spot with about a foot of blown snow. I was in a dead stop when that happened. I backed out a little and moved forward which was no problem. I didn't want to step on the gas much since there was a parked car next to me that was pretty close. Similar situation happened to my 18" Mich Energy in an unplowed lot once I stopped in the middle. It's not a dedicated snow tire but I'm confident driving 315's in the rear without sliding around in a heavy snow day.

I have not noticed any roaring noise. Hopefully that will never be a problem on the STII. The ride feels a stiffer, higher, looks better, and has about the same cabin noise as my worn out Mich Energy's had before I changed it. I don't have other tires to compare it with besides my Mich Energy's but that won't be a good comparison since they were 18's. I think it's a bang for the buck all season tires for those who get little to no snow in winter.

[Michelle]

Thanks, Arjay! The X looks great!

Please keep us updated...especially after you cross the 10,000 mile mark. My Proxes S/T's (the original ones) are super noisy on dry pavement. I want to replace them with the S/T II's, but will wait to hear the reviews from fellow X5worlders.

[Mister2]

Originally Posted by Michelle

Thanks, Arjay! The X looks great!

Please keep us updated...especially after you cross the 10,000 mile mark. My Proxes S/T's (the original ones) are super noisy on dry pavement. I want to replace them with the S/T II's, but will wait to hear the reviews from fellow X5worlders.

No prob! I'm trying to hear for some loud noise by turning the radio off once in awhile but I just hear the typical road noise I heard before I switched tires. What kind of noise does it sound like? Is it like running over the guard/bumps on the side of the road? Hopefully I never hear them.

[Michelle]

It's a very loud humming noise.

[RichiRich]

Right on..thanks for the information on the Toyo's.

The X is looking great!

RR

[Rlo]

I used Tires4Less advertised web price and then went to TF's website to beat the competitor's price

I have had the TOYOs on for 2 weeks and today is the second snow storm. So far, so good - nice performance on snow covered, icey conditions

[Mister2]

I'll watch out for that noise and keep everybody updated when it hits the 10,000 mile mark.

[Mister2]

Originally Posted by Rlo

I used Tires4Less advertised web price and then went to TF's website to beat the competitor's price

I have had the TOYOs on for 2 weeks and today is the second snow storm. So far, so good - nice performance on snow covered, icey conditions

How much did you end up paying shipped if you don't mind me asking? TD4L was the cheapest I found in the internet and I think I found out about them here as well.

[Rlo]

Originally Posted by Mister2

How much did you end up paying shipped if you don't mind me asking? TD4L was the cheapest I found in the internet and I think I found out about them here as well.

Towne Faire matched the price including the shipment charge that would have been incurred thru TD4L. Charge $20 - wheel mount, balance, 4 wheel alignment.
So we are at the same cost basically give a take 10 or 20 bucks

Enjoy your STII's

[Mister2]

Originally Posted by richirich

Right on..thanks for the information on the Toyo's.

The X is looking great!

RR

Thanks Man!