R1R vs AD08

[Marf]

Has anyone used both of these tyres extensively? Any opinions?

Torn between the two, but leaning in the AD08 direction as they have a bit more tread depth and the wear rating is a little higher at 180 compared to the R1Rs 140.

[rhinochopig]

Just to add to the choice, have you considered the Kumho KU36?



I have them fitted to my Evo and they are a very good tyre. Not just my opinion either - backed up by an ex works rally driver I know who drove the car last week.

Very good dry grip and decent wet grip too. They were a lot cheaper than the ADs and R1Rs too when I looked.

[Marf]

Thanks for the suggestion, but they don't seem to do a 205/50R16 which I need for the front wheels

[s m]

I've used the R1Rs a lot and they have a good stiff sidewall ( I found T1Rs poor in comparison ) like the old AVS Sports - have been impressed with the dry grip as well considering they shift water much better than 888s if you get caught in the wet. Wear I can't comment on as most tyres don't last long anyway

Not tried the AD08s though so probably not 'that' helpful to you

[Marf]

Bump

[Vanya]

Thread hijack, apologies.

Do you guys know if tyres of this ilk are available in 315 35 R 17 and 275 40 R 17 sizes?

I'm not being lazy, I have searched, googled, etc.
Either they're a size combo by any manufacturer rarer than rocking horse poo or I'm looking in completely the wrong places.

[Marf]

R1R - http://toyotires.com/tire/pattern/proxes-r1r-extre...

AD08 - http://www.yokohamatire.com/assets/docs/yokohamati...

It appears not.

[StuB]

AD08's on my 996TT track wheels. Very happy with grip/feel/breakaway and wear seems good so far. Not had a wet td yet though and haven't tried R1R either.

[NISR227]

I got speaking to the guys at performance french magazine stand at the pistonheads show and they said at the time they were getting together a track day tyre test with lap times etc for a future issue, worth keeping an eye out for. loved the 205 with the 600bhp evo engine and running gear on the stand.

[Marf]

Just to wrap this up, I ordered the AD08s

[s m]

Marf said:

Just to wrap this up, I ordered the AD08s

Nice one.
Let us know how you get on with them

[Marf]

Just fitted them, initial impressions are good, though with only 25 miles on them they're not even bed in yet.

I can feel that the sidewall is stiffer than the T1Rs and A022s I had on there before, but they've not made the ride that much harder.

Anyway, pic whoring time. I know the colour of the wheels will be marmite and I wasnt even 100% sure of it when I got the wheels back from refurb, but having fitted them I love them!