T1-R's are not bad. I often buy them because they always seem to be going cheap. But in no way are they anything special. Not a patch on Eagle F1's or PS/PE 3's. The T1-R's have softer side walls, and are a fairly soft compound so they dont last long. I find their wet grip to be pretty good.

Why are toyo T1-R's so popular?

They are literally everywhere.

Is it because demon tweeks and several other companies list them as a track tyre?

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2005 Peugeot 206 GTI 180

2008 BMW K1200R

Yeah they are, I agree. But so are plenty of other tires, but they lack any following.

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2005 Peugeot 206 GTI 180

2008 BMW K1200R

^^^ what he said

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