Toyo r888 vs Yokohama AD08R - Shape question

[tigamilla]

I messed up and bought 235/40/18 profile AD08Rs which are rubbing on my wings (should have gone 225/40/18), I think the blocky sidewalls aren't helping things and I'm not too sure that they wouldn't rub even in 225 width.

So...

My question is: do Toyo r888s have a less blocky profile compared to the Yokohamas? Pictures online would seem to suggest this is the case?

Cheers

[adam.]

I would say the R888R is a bit more rounded than the AD08R.

But, it depends on the wheel width... ?

[tigamilla]

adam. said:

I would say the R888R is a bit more rounded than the AD08R.

But, it depends on the wheel width... ?

Thanks - yeah I'm hoping a combination of a slightly narrower width and the rounded corners will allow them to tuck up into the wheel well - we are talking mm's here, so every little bit matters. I just wish there were pictures from the front that would settle this.

[adam.]

235/40R17 AD08R


Untitled by Adam Lister, on Flickr

225/45R17 R888R



That *might* help you. The AD08R is very broad shouldered.

[adam.]

Those are both 9J wheels, too.

[tigamilla]

I think that is enough of a difference to swing it - thanks, worst comes to worst I'll sell them on.

Beautiful EVO...

[adam.]

No problem

[nickfrog]

Sorry to hear that OP, they are very "square" indeed. I'll happily buy a couple off you if the price is right.

[CedricN]

How about adding some negative camber? If its that little the camber could be enough. Or maybe you have bottomed that out already.

[tigamilla]

CedricN said:

How about adding some negative camber? If its that little the camber could be enough. Or maybe you have bottomed that out already.

I've had fast road alignment done - not sure exactly how much negative camber this gave, but there is already some and I don't believe the current suspension will go much further. Changing tyres is (much) cheaper than the cost of the suspension upgrade that i'm eyeing up for later down the line!