Toyo R888 on GT3

[JLF]

Never posted a topic before on this forum…..

I have 2-3 track days left in the tyres on my GT3 mk2.

I was at Northampton Tyres today and had a look at the Toyo Proxes R888. Good price and from the info on the Internet look like they will offer good performance.

Has anyone used these and if so what it your opinion? Also…has anyone driven back from the track on these and ended up in a deluge? Don’t look like they would offer confidence in the rain.

Thanks….

Edited by JLF on Thursday 18th October 16:45

[SidewaysSid]

JLF said:

Never posted a topic before on this forum…..

I have another 2-3 track days left in the tyres on my GT3 mk2.

I was at Northampton Tyres today and had a look at the Toyo Proxes R888. Good price and from the info on the Internet look like they will offer good performance.

Has anyone used these and if so what it your opinion? Also…has anyone driven back from the track on these and ended up in a deluge? Don’t look like they would offer confidence in the rain.

Thanks….

http://www.simplytyres.co.uk/

Lots of guys on Titanic GT3 use them and for the money they're a good alternative to Michelin Cup tyres and Pirellis.

[porkeypig]

888's good value for money,steve at simply tyres will fit them at your house / work,and is normally cheapest.(plus he knows how to fit tyres without damaging the rims).

[DanH]

They are ok for the money, but I think I'm going to get some cups when mine wear out.

[PetrolTed]

Been very pleased with mine.

[SidewaysSid]

DanH said:

They are ok for the money, but I think I'm going to get some cups when mine wear out.

Can you buy them in 3's?

[JLF]

Thanks.

What about getting caught out in the wet? On the way home in a deluge. Are they manageable?

[clubsport]

Usual caveat they are not so good in standing water or cold conditions, but suprisingly better than you think in just wet and not torrential conditions.

[DanH]

SidewaysSid said:

DanH said:

They are ok for the money, but I think I'm going to get some cups when mine wear out.

Can you buy them in 3's?

Actually I do have them on that car too

[DanH]

JLF said:

Thanks.

What about getting caught out in the wet? On the way home in a deluge. Are they manageable?

Better than cups by all accounts!

[Dave 321]

They are a great tyre.... The only thing i found was a lot of road noise. That is where the cups are better, also slightly better grip than 888's. IMO

[JLF]

Thanks for the info.

I will have a chat with simplytyres. Looking forward to trying the R888.

Cheers

[wilbo]

Go for the Toyo over the cups. I'm not a fan of the cups, IMO not a great tyre.

Given the choice have Pirellis fitted, stonking tyre and the car can finally be driven in all conditions how it should be

[Rob_J]

JLF said:

Thanks.

What about getting caught out in the wet? On the way home in a deluge. Are they manageable?

Totally, not a problem, was coming back from Dover on the M20 & M25 in a torrential downpour back in June, standing water everywhere, not a problem. Was I cautious..yes. Would I rather have been on PS2's...yes. But no moments at all.

[JLF]

Thanks Rob, good to know they are OK in the wet. Always with caution on standing water, rather look like a learner driver than be facing the wrong way.

[drhildr]

I have them on the Ruf GT2 and the Elise - very economic compared to most other rubber and work very well on both cars. No problem in damp / wet but standing water = slow down or else! Road noise in the GT2 is the only downside - a bit of a whine at crusing speed. On balance a fine tyre for the money.

[Simply Tyres]

JLF said:

Thanks for the info.

I will have a chat with simplytyres. Looking forward to trying the R888.

Cheers

Good Evening JLF

I hope I can help please email

Steve

[DanH]

Simply Tyres said:

JLF said:

Thanks for the info.

I will have a chat with simplytyres. Looking forward to trying the R888.

Cheers

Good Evening JLF

I hope I can help please email

Steve

Yep Steve offers excellent service. Buy lots of tyres from him!

[nick-moss]

Buy Toyos, buy them from Steve. I have them on my 993RS and 993 track car

[JLF]

Thanks Steve,

I will mail.