Sticky tires for FI

bullitt5897 · 03-15-2016, 08:20 PM

Toyo R888s have worked great for me! I am actually selling my current setup to go wider on tires. Dropping down to 19's so I can run 345 R888s... So sticky and worth it... Just be confident in your driving in the rain...

Hotrodz · 03-15-2016, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by bullitt5897

Toyo R888s have worked great for me! I am actually selling my current setup to go wider on tires. Dropping down to 19's so I can run 345 R888s... So sticky and worth it... Just be confident in your driving in the rain...

Lol, you have to much money

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tonyHTX · 03-16-2016, 01:53 AM

I just ordered a set of re71r on Monday. Will report back after I get them mounted.

gbrettin · 03-16-2016, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by TcRocket

OK cool thanks. Ordering some re-11 Monday and starting to put on BP kit next week. Need to get that power to the ground

I'm semi local to you and having re-11's installed today. Hit me up if you want to see them on the car in person.

TcRocket · 03-16-2016, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by gbrettin

I'm semi local to you and having re-11's installed today. Hit me up if you want to see them on the car in person.

Mine are getting delivered today. My car is at demaagd right now getting clutch and flywheel put in. Not very happy about it this far grrr.....see my post in BP build advice. But hell yeah I'd like to catch up with ya sometime. For sure going to zdayz this year.

FPenvy · 03-16-2016, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by bullitt5897

Toyo R888s have worked great for me! I am actually selling my current setup to go wider on tires. Dropping down to 19's so I can run 345 R888s... So sticky and worth it... Just be confident in your driving in the rain...

how bad is the life span on the R888? was thinking about switching from RE-11's to the 888 to try them out.

AntiVenom · 03-16-2016, 10:55 AM

i went with Michelin Sport Cup. i don't DD my car, so i didnt worry too much about the wet weather traction. i am installing my SC as we speak so I can let you know what my impressions are. My brother has a BP turbo Z and he went 325 RE11s. so i should also be able to give a *somewhat* apples to apples comparison of the two; since the expected HP is about the same (that BP turbo makes a bit more torque, and also has the turbo spool effect which as we all know makes for different traction issues).

known downsides to the sport cups.
-tire life
-wet weather traction

TerribleONE · 03-16-2016, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

how bad is the life span on the R888? was thinking about switching from RE-11's to the 888 to try them out.

Don't you DD your Z during the summer?

If so you will heat cycle those R888s too many times pretty quick.

FPenvy · 03-16-2016, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by TerribleONE

Don't you DD your Z during the summer?

If so you will heat cycle those R888s too many times pretty quick.

that was my follow up question. way to ruin it lol

and yes i DD the car in the warm months here soooo march/april-oct/nov. typically i put anywhere from 10-13k miles a year on the car.

Streetz · 03-16-2016, 11:11 AM

I run Toyo TQ's, they are the same compound as R888's but have a softer side wall. They only come in a few sizes, I run the 313/35/18 but the actual width is more like a 295 or 305 ish. I usually get 7-8k miles out of them.

For more traction I would do the whole SPL catalog in the rear suspension. All the new mustang guys are swapping out EVERY bushing in there IRS for solid stuff and there results are pretty wild. I've seen 60' times around 1.2-1.4 posted up on the forum. I haven't seen to many people in the z community do this yet.

Rusty · 03-16-2016, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by TerribleONE

Don't you DD your Z during the summer?

If so you will heat cycle those R888s too many times pretty quick.

Yea, most R type tires will heat cycle too quickly on the street as a DD. Mileage isn't that great on the street either. That's why I never put Sport Comps or any R type tire on.

bullitt5897 · 03-16-2016, 12:35 PM

The most I would say you would get out of R888 is like 10k and yeah heat cycle in warm weather as a daily would be pretty quick.

FPenvy · 03-16-2016, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Yea, most R type tires will heat cycle too quickly on the street as a DD. Mileage isn't that great on the street either. That's why I never put Sport Comps or any R type tire on.

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Originally Posted by bullitt5897

The most I would say you would get out of R888 is like 10k and yeah heat cycle in warm weather as a daily would be pretty quick.

soooooo verdict is: staying with RE-11's in 265/305.

possibly gonna get spare set of rear wheels and run DRs on them at the strip.

TcRocket · 03-16-2016, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

soooooo verdict is: staying with RE-11's in 265/305.

possibly gonna get spare set of rear wheels and run DRs on them at the strip.

That's what will be delivered today I'll post after I get BP kit installed

AntiVenom · 03-16-2016, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Streetz

I run Toyo TQ's, they are the same compound as R888's but have a softer side wall. They only come in a few sizes, I run the 313/35/18 but the actual width is more like a 295 or 305 ish. I usually get 7-8k miles out of them.

For more traction I would do the whole SPL catalog in the rear suspension. All the new mustang guys are swapping out EVERY bushing in there IRS for solid stuff and there results are pretty wild. I've seen 60' times around 1.2-1.4 posted up on the forum. I haven't seen to many people in the z community do this yet.

Interesting. I am also installing all the SPL arms in the rear, including the rear toe links. hopefully i will get out to the track sometime soon.

03-15-2016, 08:20 PM	#31 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	Toyo R888s have worked great for me! I am actually selling my current setup to go wider on tires. Dropping down to 19's so I can run 345 R888s... So sticky and worth it... Just be confident in your driving in the rain... TopgunZ likes this. __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

03-16-2016, 01:53 AM	#33 (permalink)
tonyHTX Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 254 Drives: Race, Repair, Repeat Rep Power: 4638	I just ordered a set of re71r on Monday. Will report back after I get them mounted. stefonelee likes this. __________________ 2007 G37S [VQ37HR] Sedan 6MT - Fast Intentions Stage 3 TT - @ttv36 #tptoons

03-16-2016, 10:55 AM	#37 (permalink)
AntiVenom Track Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: North Carolina Posts: 695 Drives: 2011 KAD 6MT Rep Power: 12	i went with Michelin Sport Cup. i don't DD my car, so i didnt worry too much about the wet weather traction. i am installing my SC as we speak so I can let you know what my impressions are. My brother has a BP turbo Z and he went 325 RE11s. so i should also be able to give a somewhat apples to apples comparison of the two; since the expected HP is about the same (that BP turbo makes a bit more torque, and also has the turbo spool effect which as we all know makes for different traction issues). known downsides to the sport cups. -tire life -wet weather traction __________________ The GREY GHOST Chronicle instagram: jdmunilla

03-16-2016, 12:35 PM	#42 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	The most I would say you would get out of R888 is like 10k and yeah heat cycle in warm weather as a daily would be pretty quick. __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

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03-16-2016, 11:11 AM	#40 (permalink)
Streetz Base Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Chicago Posts: 59 Drives: 2011 370zTT 818whp Rep Power: 10	I run Toyo TQ's, they are the same compound as R888's but have a softer side wall. They only come in a few sizes, I run the 313/35/18 but the actual width is more like a 295 or 305 ish. I usually get 7-8k miles out of them. For more traction I would do the whole SPL catalog in the rear suspension. All the new mustang guys are swapping out EVERY bushing in there IRS for solid stuff and there results are pretty wild. I've seen 60' times around 1.2-1.4 posted up on the forum. I haven't seen to many people in the z community do this yet.