Sprint Tyres

[IvanSTi]

I'm competing in two events this year, one is similar to time attack, the other is a track based sprint event.

Which tyres will be best out of the MSA 1b list for this sort of event? I was going for the Toyo R888 as they warm up pretty quick, however, just noticed that the R1R is also available in a size that perfectly suits my wheels. So which tyre would be the best of those two? or if you have any better suggestions, please fire them this way.

Thank you

[Trev450]

I've used 888's in sprints for a number of years and find them about as good as you can get. There is very little feedback on the new R888R at the moment so I intend to stick with what I know works for me.

[andye30m3]

I was under the impression that R888's were not going to be available anymore. I've ordered a set of R888R's for my race car

General feedback I've heard is that the R888R's last longer and have more grip although the R888 could be a slightly better tyre in the wet so I've kept the best 4 I have on an old set of wheels to try for myself.

[Trev450]

Quite positive, albeit limited, feedback here on the R888R. 888's do still seem to be available depending upon size required.

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[MG CHRIS]

There Is a new nanknag ar-1 track tyre cheaper than the r888r but have proven to be quicker over lap testing to the r888r.

Limited tyre range atm though all soft compound.

[df76]

MG CHRIS said:

There Is a new nanknag ar-1 track tyre cheaper than the r888r but have proven to be quicker over lap testing to the r888r.

Limited tyre range atm though all soft compound.

It's not a 1b tyre (well not for 2016)...

[binnerboy]

Nankang ar-1 is list 1c

https://www.msauk.org/assets/2016tyrelists1abc.pdf