Anyone running Toyo Proxes R-888's? According to some Supra guy's they can put down 800RWHP, as in a handling tire that is better than any drag radial. They are about $375-$400/ea stock Terminator size, and on backorder everywhere I have looked.
Toyo Proxes R-888
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I have not tried them but I have read about them.
I think they are a great alternative to running a somewhat fragile drag radial on the street.
They are obviously much better in the rain as well.
I would not expect them to hook BETTER than a drag radial however, close yes, but I doubt they are better.
They ARE better at handling, driving in the wet, and tolerating rough roads.
Both drag radials and R compound tires are compromises.
Nether are full slicks or full street tire.
I like the R compound idea, but I am tracker type.:-D
Those are a little pricey compared to a couple of their competitors.
I think they are a great alternative to running a somewhat fragile drag radial on the street.
They are obviously much better in the rain as well.
I would not expect them to hook BETTER than a drag radial however, close yes, but I doubt they are better.
They ARE better at handling, driving in the wet, and tolerating rough roads.
Both drag radials and R compound tires are compromises.
Nether are full slicks or full street tire.
I like the R compound idea, but I am tracker type.:-D
Those are a little pricey compared to a couple of their competitors.
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I purchased a used set of toyo's from ebay $480.00 shipped for all 4. In a 305-30-18 and 275-35-18. Can't wait to try them out this summer !!!!
I've heard nothing but good things about them. If I could find some for a decent price I buy them in a heartbeat!
Jimmysidecar - to clarify, I think the Supra guys are meaning better than a drag radial from a roll, not a true drag race. Maybe a street dig. But I'm hearing all out full throttle 800+ HP Supras hooking up solid in rolls. (My budddy's got one, so I'll keep posted, he's on Misch PS300's now)
Good tire not great. I light them up with ease at 519/567 rolling into it in 2nd at 2.5k. Have 305-35-18's if any one wants to try them $200. Going NT-05r.
im running the 315/35/17s. I love these tires they are great for my weekend warrior.Great ride quality, and handle great in the corners. These are a great for someone looking for a tire that has better grip then a stock street tire, but aren't as extreme as a Mickey Thompson drag radial. I have put about 5K miles on mine with out much wear. I will buy another set when these wear out..
I am was pushing 600rwhp before the turbo kit went on and they stuck for me. I am running 335 on a 11 inch wide rim though. If you pickup a set of tires that were used for racing and heat cycled then they will never perform like new tires. I heard the r compound rubber gets hard if over heated and that is why you find them cheap on ebay. Good luck with the Nittos and let us know how they compair.
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The only thing the tire will not do is perform at the strip because of how stiff the side walls are. I couldn't keep them from hopping on me and I am running almost every mod on my IRS. Other than that I love my tire combo. (CCW classics wrapped in Toyo R888s.) :rockon:
I found a cheap set on eBay if anyone lurking here wants a set.
2 NEW 315 30 ZR 18 TOYO PROXES R888 TIRES TIRE - eBay (item 350424399358 end time Jan-19-11 12:36:21 PST)
2 NEW 315 30 ZR 18 TOYO PROXES R888 TIRES TIRE - eBay (item 350424399358 end time Jan-19-11 12:36:21 PST)
Mine were new not bought used. 305 on 10.5" wheel 15psi.
Well then you must have 519 Clydesdales under your hood.
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