996 Turbo - Track day rubber

[_gez_]

I've worn out my rear R888's so I need to replace them. There seems to be a supply issue with these so I could have to get a full set of something else.

What are the alternatives and where can you source them from? Sizes are 295/30/18 and 225/40/18. TIA.

[scarebus]

yokohama a048
I have not had any experience with them (R-888's only) but they are serious track day rubber

295
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/295-30R18-Yokohama-A048-...

225
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225-40R18-Yokohama-A048-...

[Trev450]

048's are a good alternative to 888's and some consider them better for track day use as they tend to not overheat so quickly. Getting them up to temperature, however, takes a bit longer than 888's.

[_gez_]

Thanks so far. Another solution that has already been suggested is a set of the Pirelli Trofeo. Anyone used them?

Also, have I got no chance of getting 888s?

[_gez_]

Bump for the weekday only brigade!

[wtdoom]

_gez_ said:

Thanks so far. Another solution that has already been suggested is a set of the Pirelli Trofeo. Anyone used them?

Also, have I got no chance of getting 888s?

888 work better with lighter vehicles in my experience . can you get cups ?

[_gez_]

wtdoom said:

888 work better with lighter vehicles in my experience . can you get cups ?

They seem to be like rocking horse st to unless anyone else knows of a source???

[_gez_]

Just to update - I managed to source two rear 888 from Camskill as I think they had a delivery. The fronts have got a decent amount of life in them so it seemed a waste to bin them.

[theredbaron]

Im in a similar situation here, but I need fronts ! Seems such a waste to get another set of a differant make when my rears are nearly brand new.

[_gez_]

What size and make are you after?

[theredbaron]

I'm after 225/40/18 888. Everyone seems out of stock !

[_gez_]

http://www.camskill.co.uk/m118b0s669p0/Track_Day_T...

They are showing same day dispatch which usually means in stock. I called them up to check and then ordered them online as they said that was easiest.

[theredbaron]

Cheers ! I'll give them a ring.