R888 for track commute??
08-10-2010, 02:44 PM
#16
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08-10-2010, 06:51 PM
#17
Race Director
If the tires have around 4-5/32 tread i have no problem with rain. My RA1's were shaved to 5/32 so now the rears are down to 2 lines so they are tough in heavy Florida rain. Last DE it rained lightly and I was fine on a 2 lane road going across Florida at 40ish mph.
08-14-2010, 06:32 PM
#20
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Can't tell you how many times I drove home from Summit Point and Watkins Glen on a sunday night in the rain with bald track tires and backing plates (sans pad material) tinkling off of the rotors. It's what you do till you get a trailer.
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Larry Herman
2016 Ford Transit Connect Titanium LWB
2018 Tesla Model 3 - Electricity can be fun!
Retired Club Racer & National PCA Instructor
Past Flames:
1994 RS America Club Racer
2004 GT3 Track Car
1984 911 Carrera Club Racer
1974 914/4 2.0 Track Car
CLICK HERE to see some of my ancient racing videos.
08-14-2010, 09:33 PM
#21
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I also drive to and from events on R888s, but I really like the Michelin Cups better for the drive to and from, as well as the way they feel on track. I actually got the R888s because they get sticky quicker at autocross, but still like the Cups better for track; and they're quiet.
08-18-2010, 01:13 PM
#22
This past weekend I did a little over 1000 miles on my R888's including about 120 miles of track time at Miller Motorsports Park.
The tires held up great, I even think they are a little quieter after running them hard on the track, they are pretty dang loud though.
The tires held up great, I even think they are a little quieter after running them hard on the track, they are pretty dang loud though.
08-18-2010, 01:23 PM
#23
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The Toyos, however are excellent, at least the RA01 which is pretty similar to the new ones I think. That's all I use on my street Viper and they are more comfortable than the stock Michelins and allow me to use the power without spinning my wheels.
08-19-2010, 09:28 PM
#24
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I still get caught time to time in the rain at or going to and from the races. funny how I feel safer going 100mph down the main straight at laguna vs drving home at 50mph on hyway 17. 
on shaved toyos RA1s that is.
on shaved toyos RA1s that is.
