Toyo R888
12-26-2006, 02:02 PM
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Small number of sizes for sale on ebay. Search for toyo r888, and look in the "ebay stores". Nothing over a 15" as of last night. But they were for sale, it's a start.
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02-12-2007, 06:25 AM
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Installed them on my 951S.
Amazing levels of grip.
Extremely noisy. Sounds like my diff is gone... There is a constant whistle that raises with speed
I am happy with them though
Amazing levels of grip.
Extremely noisy. Sounds like my diff is gone... There is a constant whistle that raises with speed
I am happy with them though
02-12-2007, 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Kiko
They're available over here in Europe in most Porsche sizes 225/235/285/295 about 30% cheaper than Michelin's... and everyone is raving about them as they seem to last longer than the MPSC and performance is very similar although some say they to go off (overheat) a bit earlier than the Cups.
02-12-2007, 01:59 PM
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Should be coming to the US sometime this year according to this:
http://www.toyoeditor.com/pressreleases/ProxesR888.doc
I'll believe it when I see it--and I hope to see it soon.
http://www.toyoeditor.com/pressreleases/ProxesR888.doc
I'll believe it when I see it--and I hope to see it soon.
02-12-2007, 03:09 PM
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I talked to my Toyo Motorsports dealer. The R888 is coming and is a replacment for the RA-1.
Compound is supposed to be the same as the RA-1, but with different tread pattern. That should mean similar life to the RA1.
It will take a while for them to come to the States and be availale in a wide range of sizes. The RA1 will be around through 2007 and most likely 2008 as well.
Compound is supposed to be the same as the RA-1, but with different tread pattern. That should mean similar life to the RA1.
It will take a while for them to come to the States and be availale in a wide range of sizes. The RA1 will be around through 2007 and most likely 2008 as well.
02-13-2007, 12:09 AM
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I buy my RA-1's from Roger Kraus, and as of two weeks ago they have heard nothing from Toyo about the R888. I've got enough RA-1's to last the season. I would consider switching to the Nitto NT01 if it were proven to be faster without too much compromise in longevity.
04-23-2007, 05:12 PM
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I have just finished my 4th Track Day with the Toyo's . Two rainy days and two wet.
EXCELLENT wet tyres ( with low rain ). REALLY GOOD. VERY progressive . Only 2 seconds slower wet than dry on a 1'56" lap !!
On dry I have lost nearly 1,8 seconds against my previous times with MPSC's on a 1'52" lap.... I can not guarantee that the loss is due strictly to the tyres..( different day, different mood..?)
BTW... THe two days that I have tracked when raining, the MPSC's owners........couldn't run with they cars..!
EXCELLENT wet tyres ( with low rain ). REALLY GOOD. VERY progressive . Only 2 seconds slower wet than dry on a 1'56" lap !!
On dry I have lost nearly 1,8 seconds against my previous times with MPSC's on a 1'52" lap.... I can not guarantee that the loss is due strictly to the tyres..( different day, different mood..?)
BTW... THe two days that I have tracked when raining, the MPSC's owners........couldn't run with they cars..!
04-24-2007, 01:38 PM
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The Nitto NT01 sound pretty comparable to the R888, but the NT01 is backordered (like the RA1) in many sizes currently. There aren't many choices right now in street-R tires for 18" wheels. 
04-24-2007, 01:46 PM
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Maybe I should put in my order for a second set of rear NT01s, even before I try them.
Edit: I just did. Delivery time of 6-8 weeks for the 315s.
Edit: I just did. Delivery time of 6-8 weeks for the 315s.
Last edited by Phokaioglaukos; 04-24-2007 at 02:44 PM.
