TYRES

[DOODLEBENJI]

LOOKING FOR SOME NEW 225 50 15 TOYO'S BUT THE NEW T1 R ARE ONLY V SPEED RATED WOULD THIS BE A PROBLEM WITH INSURANCE AND MOT'S ANY ONE USED THE R888 IF SO WHAT ARE THEY LIKE FOR JUST ROAD USE ?

[tvrbob]

You can ask you insurer for permission to fit lower rated, you need to ask for this in writing.

R888's are track tyres that can be used on the road. As with all track day tyres they come with much less tread depth than normal road tyres. That combined with the softer compound means they will not last many miles. They are poor in the wet and need to be warmed before they perform properly.

There are non-Toyo options that have the correct rating for your fronts but I would argue that the Toyo T1-R is the best option if your insurer will permit you to fit them. Most insurers are OK with this especially if you explain that the Toyo T1-R is an ideal match for the chassis.