sasportas

Has anyone tried the BFG R1 tires? Feedback?

Thanks

David A

I have not but I heard great things about the Toyo R888.

anders44

the R888 is nowhere near as sticky as a BRG R1,

R1 has TW40, R888 has TW100, so it will last much longer, but not anywhere as good grip, and not good when hot. very good on rain though compared.

Doug23

I've heard they are similar to Hoosier R6's for grip level and may last a little longer. Unfortunately they don't have a good size for the rear of the 997 GT3 - either 285/30R18 (on the small side) or 335/30R18 (most likely too wide).

mooty

yes, i cannot find R1 in right sizes for 6 or 7 gt3's.
R888 is an ok tire, RA1 is better and longer lasting.
hoosier is like crack. dont try it.

Doug23

Mooty - if you think Hoosiers are like crack - try some scrub slicks (Yok's/Dunlops/Michelins) One try and you can't go back!!

BlackRain

Can you guys that run R6's tell me the pressures you are running?

earlyapex

TW rating don't correlate with grip levels or performance.

Doug23

On the Hoosier R6's, I've had pretty good results running 36-38lbs hot in the front and 38lbs hot in the rear.

Racerron

Hey Mooty,

I'm addicted to R6's. I now have to go into rehab between October and April.(snow)
Is there a cure?

C.J. Ichiban

R1 is better for e36 M3 or maybe cayman...285 is not enough tread on stock gt3 wheels is it?


I like the way the 245/305-18" Ra1 have felt this weekend (8 sessions) but I'd venture a guess that they feel or drive about .8-1.1 seconds per mile slower at my local track than the MPSC in 19". 18" hoo-hoos to follow.

C.J. Ichiban

cure? yeah either go deeper into it with real slicks or run out of money

mooty

R1 will eat 888 alive.
but i dont think R1 has the size for our cars, and most certainly not 19".
i looked into them a while back. maybe new sizes released?

mooty

despite my hatred toward mpsc, all the fast guys here now run them. i haven't tried them for two years (the 19" on RS doesn't count). i have a set coming for the 6. i will report back, maybe they have changed.

mooty

no cure for R6.

but to cure "snow" come to CA. you can have a go in my understeering RS.