How long does R888R last?
6000-8000 miles realistically. Good for driving to the track and back and very limited weekend trips or very short commutes. No race tire is going to be very good in wet unless it’s designed for wet (super soft rubber).
Are Toyo Proxes R888R loud?
And they are LOUD. And the noise gets worse the faster you go. Other than that, they are decent track tires. I had them on a set of wheels I bought, then switched to RA1’s as quickly as I could as half-used R888’s were unbearably loud, and unusable in the wet.
Are Toyo R888R good on a track?
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.
Are Toyo R888R good for drag racing?
Recommended for competition events, the Toyo Proxes R888 tire is more designed for road racing than drag racing. But don’t let that fool you, the R888 is a great option for street cars looking to get as much grip as possible without sacrificing complete performance.
Is R888R 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.
Are R888 good in rain?
They are fine in rain- even the old r888s on my crazy RWD supra they are fine. Just don’t drive like a moron and avoid standing water. This is absolutely correct. I had to keep it under 50 mph once, but was caught in a massive downpour.
Can you drive R888R in rain?
Is Toyo R888R a radial?
Toyo Tires PROXES R888R Automotive-Racing Radial Tire-265/35ZR19 94Y.
Where are Toyo R888R made?
Georgia
About Toyo Tires® Many of the tires are built in the United States at their state-of-the-art factory in White, Georgia.
Are Toyo R888R road legal UK?
The Toyo Proxes R888R tyre is MSA List 1B, and is road legal.
Are r888 good?
provides superb dry grip, evenon a wet road it performs better that other sport tires, exceot if there is 1-2 cm of standing water. It produces some noise when driving 70 km/h or more, on 120-130 very noisy. Excellent for track day cars or weekend sport driving, not so good for daily drive.
Can I drive r888r in rain?
Are Toyo tires good in rain?
Toyo Proxes 4, which, like the 512s, are great in the wet, but have not seen snow yet. Much better sidewalls on these compared to the 512s, which isn’t hard to do I guess. But like Ammi said, it also depends on how you drive in the rain. Common sense is key.
Can you drive r888r in rain?
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Are slicks road legal UK?
Slick tyres : Gear up for competition. Slick tyres are exclusively designed for competition. Use on road is strictly prohibited.
What’s the difference between R888 and R888R?
The magic in the R888R is that you get the same awesome grip (could be even better) as the old R888 (non-R) but the R also retains the razor like handling by having a stiffer sidewall then the old R888. As I mentioned in my R888 review, the R888 tires are soft, much softer than the cups or whatever came with my car.
Are Toyo R888R road legal?
What are slick Tyres in F1?
‘Slick’ tyres were introduced into F1 racing in the late 1960s. Slick tyres do not have any grooves or patterns on them. Due to this, more surface area is in contact with the track surface and the result is better grip. Slicks were used till 1997.
How long do Toyo tires last?
Toyo tires have been reported to last an average of 45,000 miles (72,000 Km) with normal highway and street use. On average, car owners commute 13,500 miles each year, so Toyo tires should last 3.3 years on average.