Best tire upgrade? Toyo R888R?

[biminiLX]

I know very few have been delivered and that they come with a very nice set of Michelin PS4s, but a tire upgrade would be one of the first things I’d do.
How does the car perform with the R888Rs?
-J

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[Myshelby3425]

What will the car be used for? Drag or Street NT555R or the MT S/S for best traction. Road course, Cup2 would be a great factory upgrade but the R888R should work really well or better too.

 

[Old Ickabod]

The R888R's are really good and much better on my car, for the street, than the NT05R's were. Better in the rain, but I wouldn't go so far as to say that they are a good rain tire - they will get you home if you get caught in the wet.

 

[V00D00]

tires- here is where is 85/15. I love them at this power level, if i air them down, they will hook and do the 1.6 60's from a dig, AND hook from a roll. however, at 25+psi, they will not. so you have to be prepared. i have not tried a really warmed up tire at 800+ on 25+tire psi to see just how bad they are. Ill have to get back to you on that. They do have a slight HUMM when driving down the road aired up, its noticable, but definitly not annoying. I can live with that. especially if exhaust is in anything other than quiet, you wont notice it.. The other positive, is unlike with an DR or other sticky tire, i still get to KNOW with confidence the car is gonna stay put if i get aggressive with the lefty righty stuff

 

[Deviruchi]

Are there any situations where you'd run drag tires in the rear and, say, PS4s in the front? Or is that a no no?

 

[V00D00]

Are there any situations where you'd run drag tires in the rear and, say, PS4s in the front? Or is that a no no?

Depends. at my curent power level the r888 are doing what they were meant to do. i dont see a real beenfit of running a 20" drag radial yet, maybe with more hp, but then i lose the twisty confidence.

I would however, be willing to go to, and will be going to a dedicated 18" drag setup. this allows me to utilize the most traction, regardless of power, for the specific task. so i wouldnt be tempted to do twisty stuff, because thats not the type of driving id be planning on dong that day. If that makes sense

 

[hossman]

555R is probably the best street/strip tire that won’t be a death trap in the rain.

 

[Ablaze]

Depends. at my curent power level the r888 are doing what they were meant to do. i dont see a real beenfit of running a 20" drag radial yet, maybe with more hp, but then i lose the twisty confidence.

I would however, be willing to go to, and will be going to a dedicated 18" drag setup. this allows me to utilize the most traction, regardless of power, for the specific task. so i wouldnt be tempted to do twisty stuff, because thats not the type of driving id be planning on dong that day. If that makes sense

Would you/are you going to daily/cruise with the R888Rs? This is a weekend car for me but the wife likes to take 2+ hour road trips. I learned my lesson with the Goodyears on my 14 but never made it to the Toyos. I might this time around.

 

[V00D00]

Would you/are you going to daily/cruise with the R888Rs? This is a weekend car for me but the wife likes to take 2+ hour road trips. I learned my lesson with the Goodyears on my 14 but never made it to the Toyos. I might this time around.

I wouldnt say "daily", because its not a daily car, but it will be the standard rear tire for all around usage, as it has been since 140 miles. im at 1200 now.

today it drizzled and i didnt really see an issue, just drive like an adult, put it in slippery mode and be ok as long as it doesnt downpour.. but why you would drive the car in rain anyway, i dont know

 

[Ablaze]

I wouldnt say "daily", because its not a daily car, but it will be the standard rear tire for all around usage, as it has been since 140 miles. im at 1200 now.

today it drizzled and i didnt really see an issue, just drive like an adult, put it in slippery mode and be ok as long as it doesnt downpour.. but why you would drive the car in rain anyway, i dont know

Thanks for the feedback. I plan on ordering a set myself. And I'm with you on the rain but it's nice to know you can get home safely if you get caught out in it.

 

[10SpeedDemon]

tires- here is where is 85/15. I love them at this power level, if i air them down, they will hook and do the 1.6 60's from a dig, AND hook from a roll. however, at 25+psi, they will not. so you have to be prepared. i have not tried a really warmed up tire at 800+ on 25+tire psi to see just how bad they are. Ill have to get back to you on that. They do have a slight HUMM when driving down the road aired up, its noticable, but definitly not annoying. I can live with that. especially if exhaust is in anything other than quiet, you wont notice it.. The other positive, is unlike with an DR or other sticky tire, i still get to KNOW with confidence the car is gonna stay put if i get aggressive with the lefty righty stuff

do you think a 315/30/20 will work with a 700whp street car

 

[V00D00]

do you think a 315/30/20 will work with a 700whp street car

You mean 315/35/20?
Thats what I have and reviewed

 

[10SpeedDemon]

You mean 315/35/20?
Thats what I have and reviewed

Well yea... for the r888r

 

[protraxduner]

do we know if 18" wheels for drag only fit?

 

[V00D00]

do you think a 315/30/20 will work with a 700whp street car

Well yea... for the r888r

Then whats your question..?

do we know if 18" wheels for drag only fit?

I have a custom set from signature on the way. Depending on barrel thickness, some wheels may, some may not. I wasnt willing to risk it

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