Are Toyo R888R street legal?
The Proxes R888R is Toyo’s new street legal motorsport tyre. Designed primarily for dry conditions in competition, it boasts enough void area to also handle wet weather and street use.
Is Toyo R888 good?
It produces some noise when driving 70 km/h or more, on 120-130 very noisy. Excellent for track day cars or weekend sport driving, not so good for daily drive. Wet traction is OK, just like on some regular tires, but BEWARE of standing water! Dry traction, cornering stability and steering responsiveness are superb.
Are Toyo R888R good for drag racing?
Recommended for competition events, the Toyo Proxes R888 tire is more designed for road racing than drag racing. But don’t let that fool you, the R888 is a great option for street cars looking to get as much grip as possible without sacrificing complete performance.
Are Toyo R888R noisy?
Yes they are loud.
Whats the difference between R888 and R888R?
The R888R uses the same R-compound as the R888 but the R888R has an asymmetric tread pattern that creates a 14% increase in contact patch while cornering and 10% increase in a straight line. At this point, Toyo is planning on phasing out the R888 in most sizes and replacing it with the R888R.
Are R888 good in rain?
Registered. I’m on the new R888R´s and they work fine on the rain, Haven’t tried with full throttle but normal speed was working perfect.
How wide are R888?
The 305/35R18 Toyo Proxes R888 has a diameter of 26.3″, a width of 12.4″, mounts on a 18″ rim and has 790 revolutions per mile.
Are Toyo Proxes good for drag racing?
The three best street tires for drag racing are the Toyo Proxes R1-R, Nitto NT05R Drag Radial tire, and Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R. All three of these tires can give flawless acceleration and road grip on straightway runs.
Are Toyo Proxes loud?
LOUD LOUD LOUD. These tires handle nicely and grip well in the rain. However, they are horrendously loud. If you want your car to sound like a truck running with mud tires then Toyo has made the perfect tire for you.
Do Toyo R888 run wide?
Toyo R888 runs very wide compare to other tired.
What sizes do Toyo R888 come in?
Toyo Proxes R888 Tire Specs Chart
| Size | Diameter | Max psi |
|---|---|---|
| 225/50ZR16 92W SL BSW 100 AA A | 24.7″ | 51 psi |
| 245/45R16 94W SL BSW 100 AA A | 24.4″ | 51 psi |
| 255/50R16 99W SL BSW 100 AA A | 25.9″ | 51 psi |
| 205/40ZR17 84W XL BSW 100 AA A | 23.5″ | 50 psi |
Are Toyo Proxes street legal?
Toyo Tires’ successor to the Proxes R888, the Proxes R888R, aims to improve grip and responsiveness for the hardcore enthusiasts and racers that require a street-legal, DOT tire.