Actually no - the Proxes are from Tyrepower and the Re001 from Bob Jane I get the feel that the Re001 is a better tyre - nice and sticky, but dont necessarilylast as long as a result. Meanwhile, the Proxes 4 is a good compromise for grip and longevity... The guy at TP said, however, that the Kumho KH15 is not only cheaper ($175), but is comparable to the Proxes. He did go on to say that he did not have anyProxes in, but did have the KH15. I did not expect the Re001 to come in at this price, so I have not really looked at it. Is this just a case of personal taste? That's a really good price on the RE001. I got the same quote over a year ago so that's real good. But as you said Elan they won't last as long as the Proxes 4. They are even softer than the T1Rs I believe. In regards to the Kumhos; I think he is trying to offload them. They might have been sitting there for a while as well so that's something to think about as well. Which Tyrepower did you get the quote from?