Toyo Tires Proxes Comfort launched in Malaysia, 16 – 19 inches, suitable for EVs

Toyo Tires Proxes Comfort launched in Malaysia, 16 – 19 inches, suitable for EVs

Toyo Tires Malaysia has launched the all-new Proxes Comfort lineup in Malaysia, and it is available in sizes ranging from 16-inch size, all the way to 19-inch. The Proxes Comfort was engineered in Japan specifically to cater to the new modern mobility vehicles, which include Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV), Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles (PHEV), and new Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV), as these cars require more stability, especially at high-speed stability and handling performance.

The Proxes Comfort improves high-speed stability by having an asymmetric rib design, which provides firm grip and stability during cornering, as well as a high sipe-density in the inner rib, which improves traction in wet weather driving. Improved wet and dry braking is achieved by having lateral grooves as part of its tread design. The Proxes Comfort also features an optimised profile that reduces strain on the bead and belt edges, providing an even ground contact between the tyres and the road, crucial during high-speed cornering and lane changes.

The Proxes Comfort replaces the previous Proxes CF2, and by comparing the two, the Proxes Comfort improves significantly in terms of braking performance in both wet and dry conditions. According to Toyo Tires Malaysia, the Proxes Comfort braking distance is 8% shorter on dry roads and up to 13% shorter on wet roads, compared to the Proxes CF2. The test was based on the 205/55 R16 size fitted to the Volkswagen Golf Mk8.

As mentioned, the Toyo Tires Proxes Comfort is engineered for the higher weight of BEV, PHEV, and HEV vehicles, and as such, most sizes available also carry the Extra Load (XL) ratings. The available sizes for the Toyo Tires Premium Comfort include:

Rim Diameter

Tyre Size

16-inch

185/55 R16 87V XL

17-inch

205/50 R17 93W XL

215/60 R17 100V XL

225/55 R17 101W XL

225/65 R17 106V XL

18-inch

215/55 R18 99V XL

225/50 R18 95W

225/55 R18 102W XL

225/60 R18 104W XL

235/50 R18 101W XL

235/55 R18 100V

235/60 R18 107V XL

245/45 R18 100W XL

19-inch

225/55 R19 99V

 

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