Toyo R888 Review - Daily + Track

1LIFE · 05-28-2015, 09:54 PM

Will either one of you guys elaborate on this?? Don't mean to hijack thread but I think it would good info to be shared here as it pertains to the R888

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Originally Posted by BGTV8

Beware constant DD as these tyres will heat cycle out quickly under DD use. Once tey go hard, grip will be very poor

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Originally Posted by cjwsrt6

I gotta agree with bgtv, these are great tires just like the NT01's But they will heat code before they are worn out tread wise and they'll be like driving in the rain at the track, just sliding around. Definitely a good choice for a multi purpose tire though. Id recommend 2 sets of rims and tires in your future

ResIpsa · 05-29-2015, 06:14 AM

In your situation I probably would have opted for a set of Nitto NT01's. They are the same compound (both made by Toyo) but the Nitto does not need to be shaved.

Either way, the ability to drive to the track is so nice. I used to trailer a set of Hoosiers and swap them at the track. IMHO there is nothing worse than having to swap a set of hot and track dust encrusted wheels after a day of lapping.

osbornsm · 05-29-2015, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ResIpsa

In your situation I probably would have opted for a set of Nitto NT01's.

woah woah Rewind everyone...

I have 3 sets of wheels.

Summer
Winter
Track

I only put the R888 on for my commute this week. I wanted to warm the tires up a lil bit before hot lapping.

I'm not going to daily drive them permanent.

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In regards to your comment, I nearly purchased the Nitto NT-01 however they have issues with the tread separating / splitting at their seams.

ResIpsa · 06-01-2015, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by osbornsm

woah woah Rewind everyone...

I have 3 sets of wheels.

Summer
Winter
Track

I only put the R888 on for my commute this week. I wanted to warm the tires up a lil bit before hot lapping.

I'm not going to daily drive them permanent.

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In regards to your comment, I nearly purchased the Nitto NT-01 however they have issues with the tread separating / splitting at their seams.

Then I guess you chose wrong. Take a look at the post you cite as evidence (or proof) that Nitto NT-01's have tread splice issues. Did you even read it?

That article is about the tread splice issues of the (then) new Toyo full slick Road Race tire, a well known problem. That was an entirely new tire construction which was bound to have some teething pains. How does that even relate to the Nitto which has been around since the dinosaurs?

speedfreek · 06-01-2015, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by ResIpsa

Then I guess you chose wrong. Take a look at the post you cite as evidence (or proof) that Nitto NT-01's have tread splice issues. Did you even read it?

That article is about the tread splice issues of the (then) new Toyo full slick Road Race tire, a well known problem. That was an entirely new tire construction which was bound to have some teething pains. How does that even relate to the Nitto which has been around since the dinosaurs?

I believe he did read it in its entirety, however I don't think you did. Post #7 shows the NT-01 with the splicing issue. The whole thread talks about the NT-01 issues.

ResIpsa · 06-02-2015, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by speedfreek

I believe he did read it in its entirety, however I don't think you did. Post #7 shows the NT-01 with the splicing issue. The whole thread talks about the NT-01 issues.

No. It's 24 pages long.

osbornsm · 06-04-2015, 08:51 AM

Track Results section updated

kenchan · 05-29-2015, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ResIpsa

In your situation I probably would have opted for a set of Nitto NT01's.

yah really. they're both black and round = EXACTLY THE SAME!

cjwsrt6 · 05-29-2015, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 1LIFE

Will either one of you guys elaborate on this?? Don't mean to hijack thread but I think it would good info to be shared here as it pertains to the R888

If you mean by heat cycling out the easiest way to explain that is the tires are soft rubber, most sticky Hoosiers you can get 7 or more good days of running on them and getting them to full temperature, after these whatever days, all tires are different, the tire does not get sticky after getting hot, it just becomes hard and doesn't grip well

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