Other options then Toyo r888r for 1/2 mile?

dbs1 · 02-02-2021, 08:37 PM

I've got a few weeks to replace the current 315/30/20 toyo's and was planning on up sizing to 325/30/20 but when pulling the road race set off last week I was reminded just how noisy these things are and they didn't last long at all.

What else is there for straight line stuff with a 350 mile round trip involved and the possibility of inclement weather and getting at least 5-6k miles?

Car is currently 675whp.

ariZona28 · 02-04-2021, 08:16 AM

A 325 all-season that can handle 675 at the skins. Not asking for much are you? LOL! I did a quick search on Tire Rack and Discount and selection is minimal to say the least. I would say stay with the 315s and go with the Michelin Pilot 4s. Keep in mind they are a summer tire and you're up in cool country. I've got them on my Z/28 but I don't drive it in temps below 50. I'm probably going to do the 888s for my C5 Z06 eventually but I'll trailer that to events.

Gunkk · 02-04-2021, 08:44 AM

dbs1 you need something like this:

h018871 · 02-04-2021, 01:21 PM

dbs, have you looked at the Nitto 555R2? Darn near anything that has good drag strip performance is going to be poor in the rain.

Ls_Camaro · 02-04-2021, 01:50 PM

The nitto 555R2 tires may fit you best in your situation.

LiqTenExp · 02-04-2021, 01:55 PM

Agree with 555RII being a good option except that they are not rated possibly for the speeds he will be achieving.

EDFHOBBIES · 02-04-2021, 02:23 PM

305 30 20 Trofeo R comes on the McLaren 365 it runs 9.3 at 155 seems pretty impressive according to dragtimes.

laynlo15 · 02-04-2021, 02:29 PM

Yup I agree on the Nitto555R2s. I run them on my C7 Vette.

L78toLT1 · 02-04-2021, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gunkk

dbs1 you need something like this:

What sort of hitch do you have on your car, Gunkk? I'd like to have a setup like that. I have a trailer but it's overkill when I'm only going to Road Atlanta or AMP

ariZona28 · 02-04-2021, 04:23 PM

Those Nitto tires look pretty impressive but how would they perform in wet weather on twisty mountain highways? That is what the OP has to contend with on his journey to race events.

dbs1 · 02-04-2021, 08:27 PM

After reading on the post about the nitto2's I got all excited only to look up on nittos site and see it listed the 305 as what would fit. I'm not wanting to go 325/35 and raise the car up another inch in the back and hope it doesn't rub.

I walked around the pits at the last few events and the consensus was the toyo's being the best, but we all agreed we hate the noise and longevity isn't their strong suit.
I've decided that whatever I get is just for straightline events but I do have to do the round trippin thing.
My son bought me a 24' enclosed trailer with a swing up door that was sweet, but I told him those days are over and I didn't want to have to now buy a big truck to drag that as the 20' trailer I'd used previously worked my little taco, even with 385 ponies under the hood.

It looks like I'm back at the toyo's and turning up the radio...

EDFHOBBIES · 02-05-2021, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dbs1

I've got a few weeks to replace the current 315/30/20 toyo's and was planning on up sizing to 325/30/20 but when pulling the road race set off last week I was reminded just how noisy these things are and they didn't last long at all.

What else is there for straight line stuff with a 350 mile round trip involved and the possibility of inclement weather and getting at least 5-6k miles?

Car is currently 675whp.

Pirelli Trofeo R 305/30/20 99Y good enough for a stock mcLaren to pull off a 9.3 at 155mph

h018871 · 02-05-2021, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by L78toLT1

What sort of hitch do you have on your car, Gunkk? I'd like to have a setup like that. I have a trailer but it's overkill when I'm only going to Road Atlanta or AMP

There's some hitch info here
https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showp...29&postcount=6

Markoz28 · 02-05-2021, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EDFHOBBIES

305 30 20 Trofeo R comes on the McLaren 365 it runs 9.3 at 155 seems pretty impressive according to dragtimes.

I thought he put on a set of 720 wheels with R888R tires for that 9.3?

02-02-2021, 08:37 PM	#1
dbs1 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Lakeside, Az Posts: 489	Other options then Toyo r888r for 1/2 mile? I've got a few weeks to replace the current 315/30/20 toyo's and was planning on up sizing to 325/30/20 but when pulling the road race set off last week I was reminded just how noisy these things are and they didn't last long at all. What else is there for straight line stuff with a 350 mile round trip involved and the possibility of inclement weather and getting at least 5-6k miles? Car is currently 675whp.

02-04-2021, 08:16 AM	#2
ariZona28 Give speed a chance Drives: 2015 Camaro 2LS, 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 2,223	A 325 all-season that can handle 675 at the skins. Not asking for much are you? LOL! I did a quick search on Tire Rack and Discount and selection is minimal to say the least. I would say stay with the 315s and go with the Michelin Pilot 4s. Keep in mind they are a summer tire and you're up in cool country. I've got them on my Z/28 but I don't drive it in temps below 50. I'm probably going to do the 888s for my C5 Z06 eventually but I'll trailer that to events. __________________ 2LS: a TREMENDOUS machine. Z/28: it's a BIT MORE POWERFUL, of course.

02-04-2021, 08:44 AM	#3
Gunkk Thank you Al Oppenheiser! Drives: Red Hot A10 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 4,973 View My Garage	dbs1 you need something like this: Attached Images

02-04-2021, 01:21 PM	#4
h018871 Geoff Drives: 2020 ZL1 Green Join Date: May 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 1,719	dbs, have you looked at the Nitto 555R2? Darn near anything that has good drag strip performance is going to be poor in the rain. __________________ Having a Blast https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...php?p=10741733

02-04-2021, 01:55 PM	#6
LiqTenExp Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NJ Posts: 905	Agree with 555RII being a good option except that they are not rated possibly for the speeds he will be achieving. __________________ 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe M6 (847whp Dynojet on 93)

02-04-2021, 01:50 PM	#5
Ls_Camaro Drives: A Vette Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Florida Posts: 193	The nitto 555R2 tires may fit you best in your situation.

02-04-2021, 02:23 PM	#7
EDFHOBBIES Dyno Show Queen LOL Drives: 16 SS & 17 ZL1 Both Yellow Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 4,345 View My Garage	305 30 20 Trofeo R comes on the McLaren 365 it runs 9.3 at 155 seems pretty impressive according to dragtimes. __________________ Kong Ported 2650, Crawford Racing Port Injection, Weapon X 112mm Adapter, NW112mm TB, Livernois Ported LT4 Heads, Lingenfelter GT32 stealth cam, Haltech Elite, and Carbon by Trufiber

02-04-2021, 02:29 PM	#8
laynlo15 Drives: 2022 Lt1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: clark, mo Posts: 8,860	Yup I agree on the Nitto555R2s. I run them on my C7 Vette. __________________ 2022 Lt1 6.2 A10, Maggie 2300, THPSI Port Inj/10 rib, Rotofab, E, Nickey, SCOL, Griptech, RC Bandits, Hoosiers/MT 9.80@142.96 1.44 60ft, 6.34@112 707/669 RWHP/TRQ. 16SS Maggie 2650 9.41@147 1.35 60ft, 5.99@119. 16 C7 A8 10.90@128 Bolt on stuff

02-04-2021, 04:23 PM	#10
ariZona28 Give speed a chance Drives: 2015 Camaro 2LS, 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 2,223	Those Nitto tires look pretty impressive but how would they perform in wet weather on twisty mountain highways? That is what the OP has to contend with on his journey to race events. __________________ 2LS: a TREMENDOUS machine. Z/28: it's a BIT MORE POWERFUL, of course.

02-04-2021, 08:27 PM	#11
dbs1 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Lakeside, Az Posts: 489	After reading on the post about the nitto2's I got all excited only to look up on nittos site and see it listed the 305 as what would fit. I'm not wanting to go 325/35 and raise the car up another inch in the back and hope it doesn't rub. I walked around the pits at the last few events and the consensus was the toyo's being the best, but we all agreed we hate the noise and longevity isn't their strong suit. I've decided that whatever I get is just for straightline events but I do have to do the round trippin thing. My son bought me a 24' enclosed trailer with a swing up door that was sweet, but I told him those days are over and I didn't want to have to now buy a big truck to drag that as the 20' trailer I'd used previously worked my little taco, even with 385 ponies under the hood. It looks like I'm back at the toyo's and turning up the radio...

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