Toyo R888R 14-day Test Period

JSH · 04-12-2022, 08:09 PM

I've purchased Toyo R888R rears, 325/30R19. I've got two weeks to decide whether to keep or return them. I'll do a 2-day T&T at the end of two weeks.

I would use them on open roads and at the strip, but they are primarily considered road course tires. Several modified Lambos weighing 3500# race them here.

I did some nannies-off 60-130 today and didn't feel them spin [like 4S] or vibrate [like MT]. Very impressive, but I did hear a little bit of tread noise.

Given the supply issues, I might order the 555RII now just in case I take the Toyos back.

Anyone here have experience with them?

GreenZLE · 04-13-2022, 12:31 PM

I like them but I havent used the nittos before. They seem to hook great on my stock ZLE above 45 degrees and 35 mph. My only complaint is they howl like a 4X4 tire. As long as I do a good 5 sec. burnout at the dragstrip, they dead hook from a dig. Best 60' of 1.69.

JSH · 04-13-2022, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by GreenZLE

I like them but I havent used the nittos before. They seem to hook great on my stock ZLE above 45 degrees and 35 mph. My only complaint is they howl like a 4X4 tire. As long as I do a good 5 sec. burnout at the dragstrip, they dead hook from a dig. Best 60' of 1.69.

My car has run 3R, 4S, MT, and now R888R, which is by far the stickiest of the bunch on a dig

arpad_m · 04-13-2022, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by JSH

I've purchased Toyo R888R rears, 325/30R19. I've got two weeks to decide whether to keep or return them. I'll do a 2-day T&T at the end of two weeks.

I would use them on open roads and at the strip, but they are primarily considered road course tires. Several modified Lambos weighing 3500# race them here.

I did some nannies-off 60-130 today and didn't feel them spin [like 4S] or vibrate [like MT]. Very impressive, but I did hear a little bit of tread noise.

Given the supply issues, I might order the 555RII now just in case I take the Toyos back.

Anyone here have experience with them?

"A little bit of tread noise", heh, you should be running ads for these Toyos

JSH · 04-14-2022, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by arpad_m

"A little bit of tread noise", heh, you should be running ads for these Toyos

LOL, no, I really don't hear much tire noise perhaps because exhaust drowns it out. But the way the tires dig into the road, I would expect some feedback. Nevertheless, I might order the Nittos today as a backup plan.

Update

Ordered the NT01 325/30ZR19 today and will drive the R888R until they arrive. The R888R's tread is designed for cornering/ racing I don't' do.

UPDATE:
I stayed with the R88Rs.

Flexhorn · 05-18-2022, 01:09 PM

I had zero luck with Nitto’s. Yes my car is loud but I don’t get bothered by road noise with the Toyo’s

Fraxum · 05-23-2022, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JSH

I've purchased Toyo R888R rears, 325/30R19. I've got two weeks to decide whether to keep or return them. I'll do a 2-day T&T at the end of two weeks.

I would use them on open roads and at the strip, but they are primarily considered road course tires. Several modified Lambos weighing 3500# race them here.

I did some nannies-off 60-130 today and didn't feel them spin [like 4S] or vibrate [like MT]. Very impressive, but I did hear a little bit of tread noise.

Given the supply issues, I might order the 555RII now just in case I take the Toyos back.

Anyone here have experience with them?

Yes, I have a M6 LT1 with 305/20 555RIIs. Before that I was running 17x305 ET Streets. At the drags I was 2 tenths faster with that setup. The 20s did not have enough sidewall to compress I think. With only a Rotofab I ran 12.10s with the ET streets and 12.3s with the Nittos. I prefer the Nittos on the street so I kept them and retired my drag racing "career" and sold the '17s.

I heard the Toyos work okay but wear really fast. They are the go to with ZL1 crowd. With the 17" setup on my A10 ZL1I ran a few 11.1s.

LiqTenExp · 05-23-2022, 02:29 PM

I'm running Nitto 555RII (newer version of regular 555R). They hold the power well, they aren't loud, and you won't die if they get wet. I wouldn't believe they are a DR based on how streetable they are. I'm not a Nitto fan but I'd buy another set.

I'm currently using 55RII on the rear in 345/30R19 on 12" wide wheels along with 305/30R19 PS4S on the front.

taylorforschool@gmail.com · 05-23-2022, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by LiqTenExp

I'm running Nitto 555RII (newer version of regular 555R). They hold the power well, they aren't loud, and you won't die if they get wet. I wouldn't believe they are a DR based on how streetable they are. I'm not a Nitto fan but I'd buy another set.

I'm currently using 55RII on the rear in 345/30R19 on 12" wide wheels along with 305/30R19 PS4S on the front.

Very curious of your traction levels on that setup with your whp

asthmamax11 · 05-30-2022, 01:52 AM

888R's are deafening
Lol
Road noise is ridiculous
BUT
these tires are so damn sticky
Keep you going straight too

Just make sure you heat them up some first

Matt6951 · 06-05-2022, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by JSH

My car has run 3R, 4S, MT, and now R888R, which is by far the stickiest of the bunch on a dig

No offense, but your car makes 1000hp and only traps 131? I’d be pissed.

cjperformance · 06-05-2022, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt6951

No offense, but your car makes 1000hp and only traps 131? I’d be pissed.

Thats at 8000 density altitude. Big difference in performance at different DA.

JSH · 06-05-2022, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt6951

No offense, but your car makes 1000hp and only traps 131? I’d be pissed.

20% power loss up here

*Joshinator99* · 06-05-2022, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt6951

No offense, but your car makes 1000hp and only traps 131? I’d be pissed.

No offense, but do you not know what 8043 DA means…?

04-12-2022, 08:09 PM	#1
JSH Drives: '20 ZLE Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Mile High Posts: 4,148	Toyo R888R 14-day Test Period I've purchased Toyo R888R rears, 325/30R19. I've got two weeks to decide whether to keep or return them. I'll do a 2-day T&T at the end of two weeks. I would use them on open roads and at the strip, but they are primarily considered road course tires. Several modified Lambos weighing 3500# race them here. I did some nannies-off 60-130 today and didn't feel them spin [like 4S] or vibrate [like MT]. Very impressive, but I did hear a little bit of tread noise. Given the supply issues, I might order the 555RII now just in case I take the Toyos back. Anyone here have experience with them? __________________ 2020 ZL1LE A10. LME LT4 390 short block, CID Heads, Kong E2650, FBO. 15" conversion, Nitto 555Rii or MT ET Street R or Toyo Proxes RR. 100 octane: 1045hp/1055tq. 100 octane + Alky MAF Meth (1) 10+:

05-23-2022, 02:29 PM	#8
LiqTenExp Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NJ Posts: 926	I'm running Nitto 555RII (newer version of regular 555R). They hold the power well, they aren't loud, and you won't die if they get wet. I wouldn't believe they are a DR based on how streetable they are. I'm not a Nitto fan but I'd buy another set. I'm currently using 55RII on the rear in 345/30R19 on 12" wide wheels along with 305/30R19 PS4S on the front. __________________ 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe M6 (847whp Dynojet on 93)

05-30-2022, 01:52 AM	#10
asthmamax11 Drives: 1SS Summit White 6 speed Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Gainesville GA Posts: 582	888R's are deafening Lol Road noise is ridiculous BUT these tires are so damn sticky Keep you going straight too Just make sure you heat them up some first __________________ 16 1SS M6 White Magnuson 2.3 Heartbeat Roto Fab Solo Performance Cat deletes and Axleback Hurst short shifter #'s coming soon Riaction coilovers 1LE sway bars BMR mm BMR chassis brace Flow one 19" wheels wrapped in Mickey Thompsons 02 Z28 M6 35th anniversary 80k miles T-tops Leather Bolt ons Joy to drive this classic every day! Daily Driver

04-13-2022, 12:31 PM	#2
GreenZLE Drives: 2020 Rally Green ZL1-1LE Join Date: May 2020 Location: Illinois Posts: 501	I like them but I havent used the nittos before. They seem to hook great on my stock ZLE above 45 degrees and 35 mph. My only complaint is they howl like a 4X4 tire. As long as I do a good 5 sec. burnout at the dragstrip, they dead hook from a dig. Best 60' of 1.69.

05-18-2022, 01:09 PM	#6
Flexhorn Drives: A10 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Longview, Texas Posts: 142	I had zero luck with Nitto’s. Yes my car is loud but I don’t get bothered by road noise with the Toyo’s

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