Great News for 944-spec ! Toyo R888
01-11-2008, 11:54 PM
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Great News for 944-spec ! Toyo R888
Great News for 944-spec ! Toyo has accelerated the phase out of the RA1 and has requested NASA swap it's race classes over to the new and improved R888 !
2 Things to think about
# 1 there are over 800 R888 (225/50/15) tires in the US at this time . But the RA1 is in short supply. So we need to allow the R888 now.
# 2 What if you have numerous old RA1's . (2 sets of RA1's could last more than a full year) DON'T FRET . The National rules will reflect our Sponsors request to change tires ASAP . BUT If you have old RA1's talk to your local series director and they will be able to set a phase out date that works for everyone ! No one will be stuck with tires they can not use.
Check out the new and improved 944-spec tire !
http://www.toyo.com/docs/tires/tires...&category=comp
Features and Benefits
Competitive Handling and Improved Performance Advanced casing and V-shaped tread pattern
Stiffer bead construction and wider tread width enable the R888 to generate more cornering force, with less heat degradation
Spiral wound cap ply (construction may vary by size)
Steering Response Semi-slick shoulder area improves steering response
Steel wire reinforced sidewalls (construction may vary by size)
Braking Performance Continuous center contact increases braking performance and feel when compared to the Proxes RA1™
Tread depth can be shaved to maximize dry traction
Wet Traction and Control The V-shaped tread design also enhances wet traction and control
New rules , only change should be the tire rule !
http://www.nasaproracing.com/rules/944challenge.pdf
The plan for Miller is to allow both tires R888 and RA1 .
Thanks Racers for making this an easy switch !
2 Things to think about
# 1 there are over 800 R888 (225/50/15) tires in the US at this time . But the RA1 is in short supply. So we need to allow the R888 now.
# 2 What if you have numerous old RA1's . (2 sets of RA1's could last more than a full year) DON'T FRET . The National rules will reflect our Sponsors request to change tires ASAP . BUT If you have old RA1's talk to your local series director and they will be able to set a phase out date that works for everyone ! No one will be stuck with tires they can not use.
Check out the new and improved 944-spec tire !
http://www.toyo.com/docs/tires/tires...&category=comp
Features and Benefits
Competitive Handling and Improved Performance Advanced casing and V-shaped tread pattern
Stiffer bead construction and wider tread width enable the R888 to generate more cornering force, with less heat degradation
Spiral wound cap ply (construction may vary by size)
Steering Response Semi-slick shoulder area improves steering response
Steel wire reinforced sidewalls (construction may vary by size)
Braking Performance Continuous center contact increases braking performance and feel when compared to the Proxes RA1™
Tread depth can be shaved to maximize dry traction
Wet Traction and Control The V-shaped tread design also enhances wet traction and control
New rules , only change should be the tire rule !
http://www.nasaproracing.com/rules/944challenge.pdf
The plan for Miller is to allow both tires R888 and RA1 .
Thanks Racers for making this an easy switch !
