My Toyo Proxes R888 unprofessional street review
12-14-2014, 10:23 AM
#26
i was dead set on getting a set of 235 40 18 r888s so i went to my local tire shop and they wanted $400 a corner before taxes and install for them!!!! not gunna happen i ordered 4 Nt01 instead for much much cheaper, i hear they are a very similar compound so i expect good things in the traction department.
12-14-2014, 11:25 AM
#27
i was dead set on getting a set of 235 40 18 r888s so i went to my local tire shop and they wanted $400 a corner before taxes and install for them!!!! not gunna happen i ordered 4 Nt01 instead for much much cheaper, i hear they are a very similar compound so i expect good things in the traction department.
You'll love the NT-01's. I can't wait for my set of NT05's to run out so I can get a second set of NT01's on my stock wheels
12-14-2014, 03:42 PM
#28
Senior Member
i will be using them for auto cross this spring i am really looking forward to it!
12-14-2014, 04:00 PM
#29
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I found that it really makes a difference once the tires get to half-tread.
12-15-2014, 10:45 AM
#31
$400 a piece is crazy even for that size. Local places quoted me around $300 per tire, with the lowest being $280. So I had to order them online and saved nearly $400 total.
The NT01's are pretty similar and I have heard great things about them as well. I'm still vey amazed with the longevity of the R888's.
I took my car out this weekend since it got decent out (45*F and sunny), and I had the car on 25 lbs around 540-550whp, and even in the cool temps it hooked really well. 3rd hooked from any speed, and 2nd still had a lot of forward movement while doing its usual spinning. I was impressed with the performance even in colder weather.
The NT01's are pretty similar and I have heard great things about them as well. I'm still vey amazed with the longevity of the R888's.
I took my car out this weekend since it got decent out (45*F and sunny), and I had the car on 25 lbs around 540-550whp, and even in the cool temps it hooked really well. 3rd hooked from any speed, and 2nd still had a lot of forward movement while doing its usual spinning. I was impressed with the performance even in colder weather.
12-15-2014, 04:58 PM
#33
I'm guessing with his power you'd need to run full slicks. I track my car and on NT01's it has trouble with traction coming out of turns in 2nd gear unless the asphalt temperature is up there (80-90 degrees). My power level is in my sig below, although I only run 20psi at the track.
12-15-2014, 06:14 PM
#34
Senior Member
$400 a piece is crazy even for that size. Local places quoted me around $300 per tire, with the lowest being $280. So I had to order them online and saved nearly $400 total.
The NT01's are pretty similar and I have heard great things about them as well. I'm still vey amazed with the longevity of the R888's.
I took my car out this weekend since it got decent out (45*F and sunny), and I had the car on 25 lbs around 540-550whp, and even in the cool temps it hooked really well. 3rd hooked from any speed, and 2nd still had a lot of forward movement while doing its usual spinning. I was impressed with the performance even in colder weather.
The NT01's are pretty similar and I have heard great things about them as well. I'm still vey amazed with the longevity of the R888's.
I took my car out this weekend since it got decent out (45*F and sunny), and I had the car on 25 lbs around 540-550whp, and even in the cool temps it hooked really well. 3rd hooked from any speed, and 2nd still had a lot of forward movement while doing its usual spinning. I was impressed with the performance even in colder weather.
400x4-tires
25x4-mount/balance
20x4-tire recycle fee(gay)
with 12% sales tax brings me to a total of.....1993.60 for a 4 tires
12-19-2014, 05:48 PM
#46
I have experienced that first hand at Road America with my SS/SC and especially my Abarth. Had a guy in a 400whp WS6 TA that wanted me to do a lead follow for him so he could get the race line down. I told him to after a few laps that I would let him pass me but that never happened. Even after the long straights he could not catch me in my almost stock Abarth.
02-04-2015, 05:24 PM
#47
Did you compare these to any other 245 treadwith tires? I have heard these run wide, and my 245 s-drives barely fit my setup on a 9" wheel. I think the s-drives run wide as well because my 245 is pretty square on the 9", where a lot of other brands show a bit of stretch.
Is there any way you can get a total width of the mounted tire/wheel combo next time you have them off the car? Total as in if you lay the tire down flat on the ground, and measure to the highest point. I would appreciate it.
Is there any way you can get a total width of the mounted tire/wheel combo next time you have them off the car? Total as in if you lay the tire down flat on the ground, and measure to the highest point. I would appreciate it.
02-09-2015, 12:23 PM
#48
Did you compare these to any other 245 treadwith tires? I have heard these run wide, and my 245 s-drives barely fit my setup on a 9" wheel. I think the s-drives run wide as well because my 245 is pretty square on the 9", where a lot of other brands show a bit of stretch.
Is there any way you can get a total width of the mounted tire/wheel combo next time you have them off the car? Total as in if you lay the tire down flat on the ground, and measure to the highest point. I would appreciate it.
Is there any way you can get a total width of the mounted tire/wheel combo next time you have them off the car? Total as in if you lay the tire down flat on the ground, and measure to the highest point. I would appreciate it.
