The R888 and the NT01 are both made by Toyo (Toyo owns Nitto) and have the same tread compound. The difference is in the tread pattern. The R888 has a deeper tread suitable for rain out of the box or it should be shaved for dry use.
The NT01 has a shallower tread compound that does not need to be shaved but is less effective in the rain.
I had the same dilemma as you this year and I went with the NT01’s. They are great tires that will blow away your RE-11’s and are fine to be driven on the street (just make sure the check them every so often to remove any objects stuck in the tread). However, you will be a couple seconds slower than the guys on Hoosiers.
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