Are Toyo R888R good?

Are Toyo R888R good?

Remarkably useful in the wet and even down to quite low temperatures, and works very well on a track as long as you limit your sessions to say 6-8 laps. After this again the transition into slightly less predictable begins and the car just becomes very slidey! The R888R was somewhere in between the two extremes.

Is Toyo R888 road legal?

The R888R is not simply an evolution of the existing model, it has been completely re-engineered to give improvements in all areas over the R888. These improvements mean it performs even better on track and surpasses the latest tyre labelling regulations so it is totally legal to use as a road tyre.

Whats the difference between R888 and R888R?

The R888R uses the same R-compound as the R888 but the R888R has an asymmetric tread pattern that creates a 14% increase in contact patch while cornering and 10% increase in a straight line. At this point, Toyo is planning on phasing out the R888 in most sizes and replacing it with the R888R.

Are Toyo Proxes good in the rain?

The Toyo Proxes R888 tires can be driven in the rain and in fact in moderately heavy rain.

Are Toyo Proxes worth it?

They are worth the money if you are seeking some great tires that handle well look good are very dependable and have a positive brand following!

Why are racing tires bald?

NASCAR tires look completely bald, but that’s not because they are worn out. It is by design. On a dry track, tires can generate more traction if more of their sticky rubber is in contact with the ground. That’s why NASCAR races stop whenever the track is wet.

Are racing slicks road legal?

To be “street legal” a tire is required to meet certain tread specifications. Race tires/slicks do not generally meet those specifications, but overly worn street tires could fail to meet the specs and become illegal.

Can you daily R888R?

The RA -1’S are better suited for daily driving than the 888’s. Same compound, so they still don’t do well in the cold, but a MUCH better rain tire..and they offer a deeper tread than the 888. Great tire for 3/4 seasons. Mine usually make it 2 years (8-10k miles) before they are shot.

How fast is R888R?

6000-8000 miles realistically. Good for driving to the track and back and very limited weekend trips or very short commutes.

Can you daily drive Toyo r888r?

I daily drive with these tires on. But through the hair pins and s-turns, these tires are amazing once you get them warmed up. At first I was skeptical about driving them on the wet, but if you are driving them conservatively and safely during the rain, they are not bad at all.

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Which is better Toyo or Hankook?

In general, Toyo tyres give more mileage and is the less noisy ride while Hankook tires, though not as quiet, have consistently shown to have slightly better wet-weather traction.