toyo R888's

[924racer]

any tips for these tyres? pressures, life span, what are they like to drive on etc.

matt

[paulburrell]

Matt

A lot of the GT3 guys are now running on these. Pressures tend to work best at 34/35 front hot and 38/39 hot rear. Grip is outstanding, in the seem league as Michelin Cups. They will usually be good for about 5 trackdays and are OK in the wet, provided there's no standing water. Try Steve at Simply Tyres for good prices(about to go up on the 1st April).

[ButtMonkey Racer]

We run them (195/50 15) as the control tyre in the Production BMW Championship. Great tyre, excellent in the wet. I've used one set (still plenty left in them) is 5 qualifying & races and 2 trackdays. Try Mike Stokes Motorsport (he supplies the series) on 01202 547555

[simply tyres]

What car are you putting them on and its weight...?
steve

[ButtMonkey Racer]

Guessing maybe a 924 racecar?

[924racer]

ButtMonkey Racer said:

Guessing maybe a 924 racecar?

yep. 924 race car it is, weighs about 1000kg. we've just changed to these tyres this season so was hoping for a little headstart on the rest of the field on what to expect with them.

interesting to hear that they're as good as the michelins , i think we get the tyres for around £50 each but only from a certain supplier....can't remember who mind.

matt

[simply tyres]

I reckon about 26 hot fronts and 32 rears approx,if you are looking for a dealer than ring toyo on 01933411144 ?? they will be able to point you in the right direction. what size are they

[924racer]

those temps sound a bit more like what were used to . the rims the wheels are to fit on are 7'x 15'. I have a business card for our toyo representitive somewhere, he knows the dealer who's supplying our tyres.

[GVK]

Steve, any tips on pressures for a FWD car (Golf mk2) 1100kg?

Edited by gvk on Tuesday 30th January 21:31

[seanlazyass]

I meant to ask you the same question on the phone the other day Steve. Same as Gary says....

Sean

[924racer]

just tried these tyre out for the first time at the weekend....WOW! they're fantastic!!

big thumbs up to Toyo

[limegreennutter]

How are they in comparison to Yokohama A048's?

[ButtMonkey Racer]

They are excellent, better than the Kumho's we ran in 2005. Superb in the wet too

[fergus]

ButtMonkey Racer said:

They are excellent, better than the Kumho's we ran in 2005. Superb in the wet too

How much scrubbing in do they need? I'm planning on using a set as inters this year. Also, how much water will they take before wets are needed?

[924racer]

found some very useful information on them here:

www.toyo.com.au/Pit%20Lane.htm

[simply tyres]

924racer said:

just tried these tyre out for the first time at the weekend....WOW! they're fantastic!!

big thumbs up to Toyo

Very Glad you like them.... See you on track....
Steve.

Ps... Let me know if you are doing any gold track days..( buy you a coffee),any further help needed just drop me a line