Toyo Proxes R888: best rear tire I've ever used(STUCK!)

[svtaddict]

So here are some pictures of my 18" AFS with 305 R888. My question is, are the wheels popping out too much and that is why I have the inner tire rubbing with the IRS subframe? Will going back to the shop and them adjusting it help any with the rubbing or do I need spacers? If I do, what brand and size spacers do you guys recommend?

i have 315s on 18 inch afs wheels and they don't rub at all i have low pro bolts though. they did rub when the car was lifted but once on the ground had plenty of clearance. the wheel sticks out because those tires don't have a rim protector. also are you stock height? that maybe why your rubbing.

 

[MisterChrome]

i have 315s on 18 inch afs wheels and they don't rub at all i have low pro bolts though. they did rub when the car was lifted but once on the ground had plenty of clearance. the wheel sticks out because those tires don't have a rim protector. also are you stock height? that maybe why your rubbing.

I'm on H&R Race springs with 1 iso on the rear and low pro irs bolt. I have good clearance when car is sitting and on good roads but contact was made with the irs frame on driver side and fender on passenger side on bumpy and pothole road. I did have the car weighed down by a heavier passenger so that might have been the case. I'm going to see how it goes with a 1/4 spacer and I'm probably going to add the other iso to be safe. Full iso in rear and none in front will have me really raked...

 

[svtaddict]

i can see why you may be rubbing sounds like your rear end sits real low. im running eibachs and all isos

 

[MisterChrome]

i can see why you may be rubbing sounds like your rear end sits real low. im running eibachs and all isos

Problem solved with 1/4 spacers and added full isos to the rear

 

[svtaddict]

Problem solved with 1/4 spacers and added full isos to the rear

sweet!

 

[itSSlow98]

So here are some pictures of my 18" AFS with 305 R888. My question is, are the wheels popping out too much and that is why I have the inner tire rubbing with the IRS subframe? Will going back to the shop and them adjusting it help any with the rubbing or do I need spacers? If I do, what brand and size spacers do you guys recommend?

Those tires dont look seated on the rim to me. Id get that fixed asap because your asking for trouble.

 

[MisterChrome]

Those tires dont look seated on the rim to me. Id get that fixed asap because your asking for trouble.

That is what I thought but someone else here said this is normal bc these tires don't have a rim protector. Any other opinions? Should I take them in?

 

[MisterChrome]

Anyone? About the above 2 posts

 

[vertigyn]

I think it's fine. As mentioned, the R888's just don't have the rim protector like most other tires today have.

This is how my last set fit:

 

[MisterChrome]

I think it's fine. As mentioned, the R888's just don't have the rim protector like most other tires today have.

This is how my last set fit:

Alright thanks for the help man

 

[mondo]

lots of good info in here! i have a full set of 18-8/18-11 TF mach 5's for my 04..i know its all up to how the car is driven,etc that effects exactly how long the tires will last, but i'd like to get at least 8000 out of a rear set.. noticed a few people are running 335/35's? i was thinking of the 315/30s on the rear, car has full M-M suspension front and back, coilovers all four corners,low profile rear bolts..think the 315/30 will look to "narrow" on the 11" wheels?

 

[MrCaliKrome]

I just put some R888 305/35ZR18 on my 10" rear wheels. (I did not need the low profile IRS bolts or a spacer. I am on stock suspension)

I'm headed to Willow for their drag day which will be set up on the main straight, but I've heard traction can be limited.

What is the best tire pressure to run these tires at the strip.

Also, what pressure do you guys run these on the street in cold weather vs. hot weather. Since we are in the winter, I assume you guys in the know are dropping the psi.

 

[MrCaliKrome]

What is the best tire pressure to run these tires at the strip.

Also, what pressure do you guys run these on the street in cold weather vs. hot weather.

Anyone?? :??:

 

[Black93Fox]

Any body buy these recently? Trying to find best price on some 315's.

 

[braindontstop31]

+1 I need the cheapest price as well

 

[svtaddict]

tread depot for me

 

[Black93Fox]

tread depot for me

Ill check it out thanks for the tip!

 

[maverick0817]

Any of you guys running these in the winter. I heard they are not even supposed to be stored at under 40 degrees.

 

[dmarstroker]

Hey guys, so I almost went through all the pages and found one page where someone asked if the r888's are just as wide as the mt et street DR (275's specifically) and I couldnt find any replies. Im currently running 315 nitto DR with 17x10.5 on my fox, I know they run pretty narrow. I know for a fact I cannot run r888 315's in the rear, they seem pretty wide. Anyone here running 275/40 r888's on 17x10.5 wheels (with pics)?

 

[vertigyn]

I ran that size on my Autox wheels which are stock terminator wheels (17x9). They fit just right so I feel a 10.5 would stretch the tire and look a little off. Have you checked Toyo's specs to see what width they say the tire will fit?