Toyo Tires and GT-RR.COM to Debut GT-RR Signature Series R35 GT-R at SEMA
In Ben Schaffer's The Real JDM, R35 GT-R Content OnlyI’ve been holding back the rendering and the press release until Toyo released it. Here it is (the car will look a little/LOT different, but this is just a rough idea):
http://www.toyoeditor.com/toyo_semavehicles08.html
And I quote:
Toyo Tires® Booth Vehicles Announced for 2008 SEMA Show
Includes 2009 Nissan GT-R and 1931 Studebaker
September 29, 2008 – CYPPRESS, CALIFORNIA — SEMA show attendees have come to expect the very best from Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. and 2008, in the Toyo Tires® booth, will be no different. From the ultra high performance Proxes® T1R™ to the race-ready Proxes® R888™ and the aggressive Open Country M/T®, the Toyo Tires line of products will be showcased on six customized vehicles. Built by some of the best in the business, the list includes a 2009 Nissan GT-R, a 1931 Studebaker and a rare, 800-horsepower Bentley from Japan. The Toyo Tires booth is located on the first floor of the South Hall, booth 43069.
Nissan’s long awaited GT-R has received the full treatment by Bulletproof Automotive, including a set of brand new 20″ Toyo Proxes R888 tires, the first of their kind by Toyo. Known as the GT-RR.com 2009 Nissan GT-R, this powerful all-wheel-drive sports car features Limited Edition BBS LM-DBK-P wheels shod with the Proxes R888 D.O.T.-approved competition tires in a 285/35ZR20 size up front and a 315/30ZR20 on the rear. The Nissan GT-R is also loaded with high-grade carbon fiber components, an Amuse Super Tough Titanium (STT) exhaust, and Endless monoblock six-piston front and rear brakes. The Proxes R888 is the Official Tire of SPEED World Challenge®, and is popular with both professional and amateur racers around the globe.
Update 4:30PM:
Thank you to Modifed Luxury & Exotics and Motor Trend for making this a top feature today on both sites!
http://www.modifiedle.com/events/archives/event_098.html


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