Has anyone here used the Toyo R888's yet?
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several here have....im trying them this weekend. ill post my impressions.
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We in 944 spec used to shave (4/32) the RA-1's for best performance. One driver just started using the R888 and ran them for one session to break it. Ran them full tread for one very fast lap then they dropped off. His verdict was they were better than shaved RA-1's on their first heat cycle. I fully expect them to be better tire than the RA-1, but still provide a long life.
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Definitely full tread. Actually, the tread depth is less than the RA1's at full tread and I've heard that they perform well without shaving and last just as long. Gonna have 2 1/2 days on them by Monday, so we'll see.
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I ran them over a weekend last year. I thought the grip was great, much improved over the RA-1. As for the times, I didn't see any vasty varying times from heat cycle to heat cycle.
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Do not run them full tread. They suck compared to a shaved R888. Overall they are a better tire than the RA1. Same compound but different carcass construction.
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Dave, I'm on the R888's right now. I had the Nitto N-01's which are supposed to be the same compound. I cannot tell you how much I loved the Nittos. I'm running the R888 at full tread, but thus far, I'm not too impressed. They seem to get overheated too quickly as compared to the Nittos. I haven't burned through them yet, so I can't say about longevity, but those are my thoughts.
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call me and let's discuss tomorrow