Rear Tires for Boost?

[jhatley7]

Let us know how the R888s do. I did look into those and was worried about the straight line traction. I hate to switch brands now because I have the 555s on the front and wouldn't dare run 2 different brands for DD.

My 555Rs aren't going to last much longer. I've had them on for 6k miles and they are almost done. That includes a few dozen track passes with decent burnouts. Now that I have dedicated track tires, I think the 555Rs would easily last 10k for those that might be wondering.

I need a true street tire for the Texas mile. Figured i'd give them a shot. I also plan on getting a set of mt's for planned trips to Mexico.

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[RockStang]

I need a true street tire for the Texas mile. Figured i'd give them a shot. I also plan on getting a set of mt's for planned trips to Mexico.

What are you going to pair in the front with them? I'm trying to google what Toyo makes that is a N555 non R equivalent.

 

[jhatley7]

What are you going to pair in the front with them? I'm trying to google what Toyo makes that is a N555 non R equivalent.

Pair with the mt's ? Either the 888 or my mh skineys. Depending on scenario.

 

[RockStang]

Pair with the mt's ? Either the 888 or my mh skineys. Depending on scenario.

NM I thought you were going to run the Toyos in the rear. You talking about running them in the front. Got it.

 

[jhatley7]

NM I thought you were going to run the Toyos in the rear. You talking about running them in the front. Got it.

In street trim I will prolly run r888 in the front and r888r in the rear.
Mexico will be r888 front mt's rear
Track mh front Hoosier rear.

At least this is my plan. I just know I'll be pulling off the nt's

 

[Pincushin3819]

My auto with 3.15 gears spins 305 555R's all the way thru 1st 9n the street if I dont ease into WOT. If i start to roll a bit and then mash it, they hook ok at times. Mash it from the start equals no traction...

This is my experience with the R888. The R888 are very good in the rain also from my experience. Very good street tire, or roll race tire without the sway. Dig tire or track set up I would most definitely suggest the MT over the R888.

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