Toyo R888 DOT tires just released for NA
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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
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
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Yea, that's something isn't it?
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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
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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
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Originally Posted by Veloce Raptor
The 888's look dorectional. Does anyone know if they are? I hope not. Stiffer sidewalls will be nice, however.
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Originally Posted by Veloce Raptor
The 888's look dorectional. Does anyone know if they are? I hope not. Stiffer sidewalls will be nice, however.