Toyo RA1 305's - Found!!!!!
05-19-2011, 10:44 AM
#16
Rennlist Member
There we go then. We split the storage unit 4 ways (Andrew, Mike, Nick, and Sin. Just big enough to stack 4 sets of R6's, some jack stands, and a jack. Maybe a tool or two for good measure.
Considering we drive Sebring 98 percent of the time, I think this would be a good solution. For the few times a year we go somewhere else, then we just go pick them up. Win win. I'd love to just trailer this damn thing, but no tow vehicle and no where to store the trailer. Not to mention I really don't want to deal with the maintenance of a trailer either.
Considering we drive Sebring 98 percent of the time, I think this would be a good solution. For the few times a year we go somewhere else, then we just go pick them up. Win win. I'd love to just trailer this damn thing, but no tow vehicle and no where to store the trailer. Not to mention I really don't want to deal with the maintenance of a trailer either.
If I had a second set of wheels then I'd definitely vote for it.
05-19-2011, 01:03 PM
#18
Race Director
I'm likely to make the move to R6 as well. I know they wear faster than Toyos, and limited to heat cycles.
Is driving on the street considered a heat cycle? (I know, it's a stupid question but I'm curious since I don't want them to HC out while driving to and from the track)
TIA!
Is driving on the street considered a heat cycle? (I know, it's a stupid question but I'm curious since I don't want them to HC out while driving to and from the track)
TIA!
05-20-2011, 11:04 AM
#19
Rennlist Member
I'm likely to make the move to R6 as well. I know they wear faster than Toyos, and limited to heat cycles.
Is driving on the street considered a heat cycle? (I know, it's a stupid question but I'm curious since I don't want them to HC out while driving to and from the track)
TIA!
Is driving on the street considered a heat cycle? (I know, it's a stupid question but I'm curious since I don't want them to HC out while driving to and from the track)
TIA!
if you sure want to drive on slicks to track - do not use R6 - get V710 kumhos instead. 245/40 with 315/35 have correct sizes for 997 cars. they will last 2 times longer than R6s and will give you quite comparable grip.
05-28-2011, 03:03 PM
#21
Rennlist Member
I went ahead and ordered a set of rears from Phil. They were $330 shaved, plus shipping. Each.
Honestly, at these prices, I'm definitely moving to Hoosiers for sure. However, I have a fairly fresh set of RA1 fronts and rears, so it would be crazy not to blow through a couple sets of rears and then trash the whole set for Hooters.
Wish I could have scored some of the cheap RA1's deals that used to be out there. Phil's wife said Toyo is only making them for spec sizes (miata, etc), and the prices on the remaining GT3 sizes have skyrocketed due to supply and demand.
She also mentioned something about the R888's. She said that the US got the medium (harder) compound, compared to the Euro market who got the softer compound that is supposed to be just like the RA1. It would be interesting to see if any of our overseas members have tried them. Shame the dollar sucks as it would be great to bring a container of the Euro R888's over if they really were as good as they are supposed to be.
Honestly, at these prices, I'm definitely moving to Hoosiers for sure. However, I have a fairly fresh set of RA1 fronts and rears, so it would be crazy not to blow through a couple sets of rears and then trash the whole set for Hooters.
Wish I could have scored some of the cheap RA1's deals that used to be out there. Phil's wife said Toyo is only making them for spec sizes (miata, etc), and the prices on the remaining GT3 sizes have skyrocketed due to supply and demand.
She also mentioned something about the R888's. She said that the US got the medium (harder) compound, compared to the Euro market who got the softer compound that is supposed to be just like the RA1. It would be interesting to see if any of our overseas members have tried them. Shame the dollar sucks as it would be great to bring a container of the Euro R888's over if they really were as good as they are supposed to be.
05-28-2011, 03:38 PM
#22
Race Director
997 cars have the rear diameter larger than the front. It is very important that it stays this way for ABS and so forth to work properly.
If you use a 315/30.18 rear on a 997 you need a 255/35/18 front. 2450/40/18 fronts work with 305/35/18 rears.
05-28-2011, 03:41 PM
#23
Race Director
I went ahead and ordered a set of rears from Phil. They were $330 shaved, plus shipping. Each.
Honestly, at these prices, I'm definitely moving to Hoosiers for sure. However, I have a fairly fresh set of RA1 fronts and rears, so it would be crazy not to blow through a couple sets of rears and then trash the whole set for Hooters.
Wish I could have scored some of the cheap RA1's deals that used to be out there. Phil's wife said Toyo is only making them for spec sizes (miata, etc), and the prices on the remaining GT3 sizes have skyrocketed due to supply and demand.
She also mentioned something about the R888's. She said that the US got the medium (harder) compound, compared to the Euro market who got the softer compound that is supposed to be just like the RA1. It would be interesting to see if any of our overseas members have tried them. Shame the dollar sucks as it would be great to bring a container of the Euro R888's over if they really were as good as they are supposed to be.
Honestly, at these prices, I'm definitely moving to Hoosiers for sure. However, I have a fairly fresh set of RA1 fronts and rears, so it would be crazy not to blow through a couple sets of rears and then trash the whole set for Hooters.
Wish I could have scored some of the cheap RA1's deals that used to be out there. Phil's wife said Toyo is only making them for spec sizes (miata, etc), and the prices on the remaining GT3 sizes have skyrocketed due to supply and demand.
She also mentioned something about the R888's. She said that the US got the medium (harder) compound, compared to the Euro market who got the softer compound that is supposed to be just like the RA1. It would be interesting to see if any of our overseas members have tried them. Shame the dollar sucks as it would be great to bring a container of the Euro R888's over if they really were as good as they are supposed to be.
06-24-2011, 05:30 PM
#27
Rennlist Member
I just contacted my guy at Champion, he looked around for his suppliers. He couldn't find any.
I called the tire place that was listed by the OP, and ordered a set of rears! Thank you so much for the lead
I called the tire place that was listed by the OP, and ordered a set of rears! Thank you so much for the lead
