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Old 08-17-2017, 04:50 PM
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pay attention on the rain. r888 simply suck on wet roads.
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Originally Posted by RDS928S
Toyo addressed the noise issue with the new R88R It is much quieter. I contacted Toyo & Tire rack. Initial reviews are very good.
if they have improved i'd give them another shot. again, at 275 a throw, its the best priced option available. I'm never hating a rear tire for any longer than 4-6 months anyway. i swear though the noise was such i could barely hear the particulars of the motor.. but I'm subbed to the thread and await your take after theyre scrubbed...and as steve mentioned, dont expect much from them on wet roads either! gl with them.
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I never drive my car in the rain. Although Toyo rates it as a good wet tire. Its a garage queen anyway so they will last two driving seasons (summers) easy. They wont get heat cycled much either.

Perfect for me.

https://www.toyotires.com/tire/patte...petition-tires
Old 08-18-2017, 12:52 PM
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Are you going to be testing this tire on track at speed, or just driving on street?
Old 08-18-2017, 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by RDS928S
I never drive my car in the rain. Although Toyo rates it as a good wet tire. Its a garage queen anyway so they will last two driving seasons (summers) easy. They wont get heat cycled much either.

Perfect for me.

https://www.toyotires.com/tire/patte...petition-tires
no one ever plans to drive in the rain. mother nature has her own plans
Old 08-18-2017, 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by 32krazy!
no one ever plans to drive in the rain. mother nature has her own plans
Internet & radar technology lets u see it well before it arrives to plan accordingly.
Old 08-18-2017, 05:07 PM
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Man I drive my **** everywhere, all weather. I have no experience with Toyo but the Falkens can get scary with standing water (as any tire really dependent on depth).
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315's mounted up. My shop said the rear end look is stunning!.
We have to roll the rear fender lips & dial in a little more neg. camber so they wont rub.
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Old 08-18-2017, 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by T10Chris
Are you going to be testing this tire on track at speed, or just driving on street?

A couple of sessions @ Monticello Motorsport Club. But 99% will be street driving.
Old 08-18-2017, 06:06 PM
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Looks great. I like how these and the Michelins look much taller and have more of a rounded sidewall than the rt-615k. My 315 look small.
Old 08-18-2017, 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by RDS928S
Internet & radar technology lets u see it well before it arrives to plan accordingly.
Are you serious? O_o
Old 08-18-2017, 06:19 PM
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the Falken's do 'look' small
Wet performance is very impressive IMHO, standing water is dealt with pretty well too but its no swamper...
Old 08-18-2017, 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by RDS928S
315's mounted up. My shop said the rear end look is stunning!.
We have to roll the rear fender lips & dial in a little more neg. camber so they wont rub.
The front is hard to tell camber f, but looks a little light on it in the pic.
What are you running for camber f/r?
Old 08-18-2017, 06:53 PM
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I'm skeptical of Toyo but might try the 275/335 to see how they stack up apples to apples against the NT01s..
Old 08-18-2017, 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by powdrhound
I'm skeptical of Toyo but might try the 275/335 to see how they stack up apples to apples against the NT01s..
Please do and report.


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