Porsche16V944

I want an R-compound tire that i wont get hasstled with on the street. I used to have a set of street tires and a set of r-comps for the track but i dont think im going to be driving my 944S as a daily and it would be nice not to have to figure out how im getting my jack and wheels to the track every DE.
I've been doing some research and the Toyo R888's look like they have good reviews and still show "streetable tread" down to 3/32nds (im currently running BFG R1's at 1/32nd of "streetable tread" and i'd get hasstled if i got pulled over)

NONE of my suppliers can get toyo r-comps. Tire rack doesnt sell toyo's and 1010 tire wants over $1000 plus shipping for a set.

Is there anywhere i can get two 225/50R16 and two 245/45R16 R888's for $800 or less? If so where?

Thanks,
Jeff

seanmcr6

not sure but have you looked at the Yoka AD08 s?

Bill N

I have purchased some RA-1's from Tirecraft in Toronto in the past, you may want to check with them.

AM993

Have you tried Sportscar Boutique: http://www.sportscarboutique.com/Pub...ion/Tires.aspx
No affiliation.

Porsche16V944

i checked yoko's web site and they only list "A048"'s and they arent available in my sizes:
http://www.yokohamatire.com/tires/competition.aspx

thanks for link to sports car boutique. i'll give them a call

Christien

I'm interested in this as well. I'll be needed new tires for next season. Is there any price differential in season, i.e. buying summer tires in the winter? Or is it always the same price?

I've heard that the R888 is the successor to the RA1, and that it's as good, but has a slightly longer life span. I've used RA1s in the past and absolutely love them.

Porsche16V944

so i just called....

225/50R16 $325
245/45R16 $345
$1340 Total

Thats crazy

Zookie

call Simply Tire, will be much cheaper than 1010tires... 1010tires is the most expensive Online Tire Retailer i have come across

MY86Carrera

I use Talon Tire in Quebec

Talon Tire
2607 Diab
St-Laurent, Quebec
H4S 1E7
Canada

514-337-0833.

http://www.talontire.com

Ask for Howard.... eg Toyo Proxes R888 94W $292.00 for a 245/45/16

BG

DarrenD

Jeff W. at Tirecraft Concord.

He is the guy for Toyo R-compounds.

You have to get the Toyo R-group pricing though, but I can't remember what you need to do, just ask him.

fc-racer

http://www.radialtire.com and http://www.frisbyracetire.com/ Both ship via USPS which saves you a lot of money in broker fees.

MikeB 81SC

www.tires23.com in mississauga

really great deals

Zookie

RIP OFF!!! They wanted $1000ish for one Toyo T1R 315/25/19... i got it for less than $450ish @ Simply Tire

Turbodan

go for the RA1s over the R888,,,,they never stopped making ra1s and they produce better laptimes...R888 are very noisy. I have them and would prefer ra1s
best price is www.tiresdirect.net
the 245s are $205 us no tax. have them delivered to a tire shop in Niagara falls and have them installed-also no tire disposal fee.
I have bought from them and saved large.

Porsche16V944

the reason i like the R888 over the RA1's is that the tread is a little deeper. If you find a 3/32nd RA1 it's bald. If you find a 3/32nd R888 it looks like it still has tread. And i think for that reason i could run them on the street the odd weekend with out getting harassed.