Are R888s that bad?
02-14-2013, 10:49 AM
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No! I just paid $1152 to my door.
Just corrected Discount Tire.
02-14-2013, 04:33 PM
#36
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Tire ratio freaks out the traction and stability control. Almost undriveable. Firing everywhere. Tried it at COTA two weeks ago. Turn it off and tires are great on the .2.
02-16-2013, 05:43 PM
#37
I have run 18" R888s on my Carrera and 19" R888s on the GT3. They definitely run better on 18"s. With the GT3, I actually ran my faster lap times on fresh R888s with temps in the 60's. The problem with the R888 in 19's is they have no tolerance for heat. The same day I set my fastest lap record in the morning, I was 7 seconds a lap slower when it warmed in the 90's. All I was doing was sliding around. I had better experiences with them in 18's where they would run grippy longer in the higher temps. For the GT3, I probably won't ever go back to the R888's. Right now I am running the new version Corsas, Audi R8 spec (same sizes and load ratings as OEM GT3, but different construction and tread pattern). I really like these tires. They are grippier and transition smoother. Wear also seems to be better. They are also a little wider, similar to the sizing of the R888.
