Technical Service Dept.

(20120912)
Product Concept

Enjoy superior tire performance

and guaranteed levels of safety
without compromising on the
environment.
　 Toyo Tires’ new Proxes CF2 has been created to
take full advantage of latest materials, structures
and tread pattern design in order to guarantee a
high level of safety, durability, savings and comfort.

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Product Key Benefits
1. Safety
　　 Excellent water evacuation for the highest level of safety in
wet.
2. Full Control
　　 Optimized tread pattern and shoulder blocks for maximum
braking performance and excellent handling.
Optimum grip and stability for reliable braking in the wet.
3. Comfort
Low noise emission.
　　 Excellent high-speed stability and comfort performance for a
smooth and comfortable ride.
4. Efficiency and High Mileage
　　 Improved fuel economy.
　　 Longer tire life compared to predecessor Proxes CF1.
5. Good Environmental Performance Grading
　　　 RRC ： C 　　 Wet Grip ： B 　　 Noise ： 70db 　Ⅱ
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Product Image

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Sidewall Appearance 　

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Design Approach - Wet Grip/Rolling Resistance

【 How can performance be improved? 】

Stage 3
better

【 Weight Reduction 】
Light Weight Construction

Stage 2
【 Tread Design 】
Wet Grip

Even Contact Pressure under Braking

　 Optimal longitudinal pattern stiffness 　

Stage 1
【 Tread Compound 】
Super Active Polymer
Grip Polymer

better Rolling Resistance

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Design Approach- Wear Life
【 How can performance be improved? 】

Stage 2
better

【 Tread and Mold Profile

Design 】
Wide Tread Profile & Deep Depth
　 Even Contact Pressure
　 Optimal longitudinal pattern stiffness 　
Wet Grip

Stage 1
【 Tread Compound 】
Wear Resistant Polymer
Grip Polymer

Wear Life better

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New Tread Compound
Rolling Resistance, Wet performance and wear life improvements
by new silica compound.

Super Active Polymer

→ lower Rolling Resistance 　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　 (improved
dispersion of silica)
Silica

Carbon

Wear Resistant Polymer

→ longer Wear Life

Grip Polymer
→ better Wet Performance

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Tread Design

increased void ratio by wider main groove

shoulder rib block
・ enhanced Aquaplane Resistance
・ lower Noise

even contact pressure distribution

High

Pressure
Low
optimal longitudinal pattern stiffness
tire size: 205/55R16 91V
・ lower Rolling Resistance
inflation pressure: 220kPa
・ longer Wear Life
load ： 430kg
・ Wet / Dry Braking
rim: 16x6.5
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Construction
・ special silica compound
　→ improved wet
performance,
　 　 longer tread life and low
Rolling Resistance

・ joint-less cap ply

→ high speed durability and
precise uniformity

・ polyester casing
･ high-hardness bead Filler
→ linear steering response
and durability
・ light weight construction
・ high tensile steel belt → low Rolling Resistance
→ excellent handling,
stability and riding comfort ，
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Fuel Efficiency Grade
Tire size: 205/55R16 91V
Index
Grade: Grade: Grade: Grade: Grade:
B C E F G

１００

75

better
Rolling Resistance Coefficient

Rolling Resistance 25% lower than PROXES CF1

Fuel Efficiency Grade ：C

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Wet Grip Grade
Tire size: 205/55R16 91V
Index
Grade: Grade: Grade: Grade:
E C B A

１００

115

Wet Grip better

Wet Grip 15% better than PROXES CF1

Wet Grip Grade ：B

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Comparison of Wear Life

Longer wear life → Index

100
41% longer life

141

60 80 100 120 140 160

Wear Life better
Wear Life estimated after 9600km running without rotation
Test vehicle: VW Golf VI
Condition: size: 205/55R16 91V
inflation pressure: 210/210kPa
location ： TOYO TIRES Miyazaki PG

Wear Life 41% longer than PROXES CF1

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Performance Comparison Image
Low Rolling Resistance
PROXES CF1
LRR
PROXES CF2
Wear　life WET　Handling
Wear　life WET　Handling

Noise WET　Braking
Aqua WET　Braking

Ride　Comfort Aqua
tire size: 205/55R16 91V
Noise test DRY　Handring
vehicle: VW Golf VI
(wear life: VW Golf V )
DRY　Braking DRY　Handring

Ride　Comfort DRY　Braking
Superior Wet performance, longer Wear Life and lower Rolling
Resistance without compromising other performances.
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Size Availability
15inch 16inch 17inch

195/50R15 82H 195/45R16 84V XL 205/45R17 88V XL

185/55R15 82H 215/45R16 90V XL 225/45R17 94V XL
195/55R15 85H 215/45R16 86V 235/45R17 94V
175/60R15 81V 195/50R16 88V XL 205/50R17 89V
185/60R15 84H 205/50R16 87V 215/50R17 95V XL
185/60R15 88H XL 185/55R16 87H XL 225/55R17 97V
195/60R15 88V 195/55R16 91V XL
195/60R15 88H 195/55R16 87H
205/60R15 95H XL 205/55R16 94V XL
205/60R15 91V 205/55R16 94H XL
205/60R15 91H 205/55R16 91H
175/65R15 84H 205/55R16 91V total ： 45 sizes
185/65R15 88H 215/55R16 97V XL
195/65R15 95H XL 215/55R16 93V
195/65R15 91V 225/55R16 95V
195/65R15 91H 195/60R16 89H
205/65R15 99H XL 205/60R16 92V
205/65R15 94V 205/60R16 92H
205/65R15 94H 205/60R16 96V XL
215/60R16 99V XL
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Low Rolling Resistance : Free Rolling Test

Test Condition: Free Rolling from Carrier Car by Neutral Gear

Average Distance until Vehicle Stop by 3 Test Results

Vehicle: VW Golf TSI

Size: 205/55R16 、 Rim: 16x6.5J
Inflation Pressure: 230kPa
Location ： TOYO TIRE Miyazaki PG

23.01m (100)

24.41m (106)
PROXES CF2

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 Low Rolling Resistance : Free Rolling Test
CONFIDENTIAL

PROXES Ne
23.01m

PROXES CF2
24.41m

NanoEnergy2
28.87m

PROXES CF2 PROXES Ne NanoEnergy2 Competitor A Competitior B

Run Dist. / (index) 24.41m (106) 23.01m (100) 28.87m (126) 24.44m (106) 21.06m (92)
Pylon Color Yellow/Black Red Green Yellow Black

Test Condition: Free Rolling from Carrier Car by Neutral Gear

Average Distance until Vehicle Stop by 3 Test Results

Vehicle: VW Golf TSI

Size: 205/55R16 、 Rim: 16x6.5J
Inflation Pressure: 230kPa
Location ： TOYO TIRE Miyazaki PG

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