RE71R Front & R888R Rear thoughts

FPenvy · 03-15-2019, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Osiris

well, then, guess i have no choice but to do R888R all the way around. I had thought about the Sport Cup 2's also.

if i was doing track only or if i was up to 900/1000hp i'd do R888R because its the only way to hook up on the street if you give it the juice.

since i'm not even done with sourcing my FBO parts and plan on staying there for a little bit i just went Cup2. good traction and since it's gonna be mostly street/highway driving they will last me a touch longer.

i did my usual stupidity and went to max widths though.

stock 255/285..........i went 285/325

JARblue · 03-15-2019, 03:34 PM

Unfortunately, mileage and grip are inversely proportional when it comes to tires. You can't have both, so you just have to pick your poison. Replace tires frequently or sacrifice grip. That is, until you get your second wheels

Girald · 05-13-2020, 05:20 PM

re-71s are too soft... the r888r's are a harder r compound... this setup will understeer you once the fronts are up to temp

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Girald Base Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Denver Posts: 135 Drives: 15' 370z SpTech 6MT Rep Power: 3363	re-71s are too soft... the r888r's are a harder r compound... this setup will understeer you once the fronts are up to temp __________________ AAM tt'ed // Soon: Moving back to the East Coast

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