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Old 04-12-2022, 07:09 PM   #1
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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?
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Old 04-13-2022, 11:31 AM   #2
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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.
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Old 04-13-2022, 09:20 PM   #3
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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
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Old 04-13-2022, 09:57 PM   #4
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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
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Old 04-14-2022, 08:04 AM   #5
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"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.
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2/24 - LME 390, E2650, FBO, 100 oct.; 1116hp/ 1063tq; 109 oct. dyno next.

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Old 05-18-2022, 12:09 PM   #6
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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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Old 05-23-2022, 12:45 PM   #7
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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.
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Old 05-23-2022, 01:29 PM   #8
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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.
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Old 05-23-2022, 09:31 PM   #9
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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
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Old 05-30-2022, 12:52 AM   #10
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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
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Old 06-04-2022, 11:34 PM   #11
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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.
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Old 06-05-2022, 07:31 AM   #12
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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.
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No offense, but your car makes 1000hp and only traps 131? I’d be pissed.
20% power loss up here
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Old 06-05-2022, 03:09 PM   #14
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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…?
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