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2017-05-15 00:37:12
#1
Toyo R888R
So I bought a set of the new toyo r-888R racing tires for the nx...205-50-15 on 15x8 wheels. I've run many, many kinds of tires on my cars throughout the last 20 years, from Azeris to a6... and I have to say that per dollar these these take the cake by a LONG shot. They don't match the A6 for overall grip but they blow away the hankook c71 and all the street tires out there. I've run them in 70*F dry, 50*F dry, and 45*F pouring rain with standing water. The most impressive aspect of these was their performance in the rain. I never hydroplaned, they stuck well, and didn't complain when aired all the way down to 24psi. At 135$ each mounted/balanced I don't think anything out there offers this performance. And they're only gonna get better as it warms up around here!
2017-05-15 01:30:19
#2
How does the Nitto NT05 compare? I have some brand new in 205/50R15 on B14 wheels. About to buy some 15x8 wheels so the tires aren't as bulged on the narrower B14 wheels.
2017-05-15 02:37:12
#3
..and they never fall off and melt away like the old R888 compound was well known to do?
2017-05-16 00:49:27
#4
That is yet to be determined...as you can see I have not run in super hot nweather. I read that they addressed that issue as well as water evacuation. I would say they are better for what I do than the Nittos. Nittos take a while to heat up. I had a set that were scrubs when I bought them and they were slightly below the grip level of the hankook. I'd put the Nittos on the same plane as re-71R
Please keep in mind I'm a solo guy!!!
Last edited by ian on 2017-05-16 at 01-01-55.
2017-05-16 12:58:57
#5
I'm a trackday guy. Your input is good info. I've always tracked on street tires like Extreme Contact DW, S-Drive, Ecsta, Michelin PSS. This is my first foray into track tires.
2017-05-16 19:35:24
#6
@ian, did you edit out the part about being an autocross guy? Are you using these for track duty too?
2017-05-17 01:08:59
#7
I added it at the end there. If those are the tires you're used to, you will adore your new track tires!!!!
2017-05-29 14:22:24
#8
Where is the 17" 295mm or wider option? Da fuq?
2017-05-31 20:15:05
#9
lmfao. Still need tubs on the front wheel drive Sentra installed.
2017-06-01 11:33:48
#10
Hahahaha I had 275mm Hoosiers on the front of my B14 for a while...
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