Toyo R888 Question
#78
Nordschleife Master
Thread Starter
I will let you know.....I will see if John @ ccw has any rear r888.....my fronts are 4/32 still. I can run up to dayton a and borrow some of his tires
#80
Saw this post here lurking to learn about the 7 GT2. Just an FYI, R888's come with a big consumer alert tag on them. If they are exposed to freezing temperatures at any time they can DELAMINATE while you're driving on them. I had to toss two good sets out after reading that. No way I'm taking a chance on a tire failing at 150+ mph. :P
#82
Drifting
Unshaved RA1's and R888's are a waste of time and money. They're scary under braking, snap spin if pushed hard and your lap times will be >1 sec slower than usual. They're a waste of money because you pay $300 for a track day and spend the day alternating between tip-toeing around and spinning. I'll never use an unshaved Toyo tire again!
#85
Race Director
Unshaved RA1's and R888's are a waste of time and money. They're scary under braking, snap spin if pushed hard and your lap times will be >1 sec slower than usual. They're a waste of money because you pay $300 for a track day and spend the day alternating between tip-toeing around and spinning. I'll never use an unshaved Toyo tire again!
#86
Nordschleife Master
Thread Starter
Small world
I keep working on him to sell the zoo and get a gt3
#87
Race Director
Yeah Scott lives 1 house down. I got him going to the track now and his wife too. Now they are working on getting my wife to do some DE's or at least AutoX.
#88
Hi guys,
I understand the reasons why you are moving from 19" to 18" tyres
but why are you using wider tyres either front (245 or 255) and rear (315 or 335) against standard recommended dimension (235 f - 305 r) ??...
Are you not finding you loose too much speed against a small extra-grip benefit ??
Thanks for answers.
I understand the reasons why you are moving from 19" to 18" tyres
but why are you using wider tyres either front (245 or 255) and rear (315 or 335) against standard recommended dimension (235 f - 305 r) ??...
Are you not finding you loose too much speed against a small extra-grip benefit ??
Thanks for answers.
#89
Race Director
Hi guys,
I understand the reasons why you are moving from 19" to 18" tyres
but why are you using wider tyres either front (245 or 255) and rear (315 or 335) against standard recommended dimension (235 f - 305 r) ??...
Are you not finding you loose too much speed against a small extra-grip benefit ??
Thanks for answers.
I understand the reasons why you are moving from 19" to 18" tyres
but why are you using wider tyres either front (245 or 255) and rear (315 or 335) against standard recommended dimension (235 f - 305 r) ??...
Are you not finding you loose too much speed against a small extra-grip benefit ??
Thanks for answers.
Others will use 255/35/18 and 315/30/18...maintains same front to rear diameter ratio though s ABS doesn't freak out...this sizing is smaller than overall 19" diameter but the thought or therory is that this essentially lowers the car some, gears it down some for better acelleration and the sidewall is the same size as stock 19's so you will have less side wall movement and the stock shocks package is tuned for this shorter sidewall...plus yes they are wider thus putting more rubber to the ground.
which is better on a 997 car? who really knows...there is no back to back testing that's ever been published so as of right now this is personal preference.
I am seeing more and more new 997.2 GT3 and GT3RS going to the track with stock 19" sizes...and some claim that the shock/suspension package is tuned for 19" wheels/tires....
I wish I had a definate answer and same day test data to comfirm which is really better...stock 19's or 18's in the 2 different sizes.