multi21

The Toyo R888 DOT competition tires, the ones that will replace the RA-1's were finally released today in North America. They've been in Europe for a period of time and we now finally get them. Limited sizes to start with more sizes being released as the year progresses.

I'm told that the compound is nearly identical to the RA1, but the sizewalls are much stiffer. The wear appears to be good, but the people I know who received a free advanced set have not worn them out yet. Because of the tread pattern, they are much noisier than the RA1s. The specs are under "sports cars" at www.toyo.com

racer

Now all I need is to get 2.5-5 degrees of negative camber out of a bone stock Boxster ... yikes!

multi21

Yea, that's something isn't it?

2BWise

Are the RA-1's asymmetric? I've got to imagine that if they are recommending that much negative camber and as much caster as possible. Does anyone know?

Veloce Raptor

The 888's look dorectional. Does anyone know if they are? I hope not. Stiffer sidewalls will be nice, however.

schwank

Well technically the RA1's are directional... I have two of my four installed for tomorrow's track day right now. Just needed a refill

However many flip them and run them 'backwards' to get some extra life out of the rubber. [not that it wasn't you guys that taught me this in the first place, i'm preaching to the choir ]

I'm sure many of use will be watching these carefully...

Lemming

Only in standing water, otherwise, get them shaved and go.

Veloce Raptor

So same as the RA1's, irrespective of the fancy arrow tread pattern, Tim?

DCLee

I'm getting a set within days, will report; 255 F and 295 R for Cayman w. 8.5 & 10.5 x 18 Fikses. I expect they'll be very similar to RA1s and like 40 lbs. hot pressures.

multi21

The guy I spoke with at Willow Springs a few weeks ago said you can flip them, if running in dry conditions. Both sides of the tires have the stiffer sidewall.

Veloce Raptor

Thanks.

imager993

What are some good places that will/do carry them?

Veloce Raptor

Um...yeah...that's the rub. Toyo has THE WORST distribution system in the world, bar none.

Mike Buck

Any idea on pricing Lee? I assume you are getting yours through Paul.

DCLee

I'm hoping about the same as the RA1s. I'll check with Paul on specifics this Sat.

Lee in D.C.
'06 Cayman RS project