Toyo R888's

[Duke Thrust]

Chaps,

Having a few choice upgrades done to the Cerb at the moment and I suspect grip might be a problem in the near future. I'm thinking of fitting R888's - are they sensible for road use or just plain stupid?

Max

[cerbymad]

They are mega in the dry but in the wet the only word to describe them is stupid haha. There is a new tyre to 2008 called the 'R1R' its supposed to be better in the wet that the R888, this is what i'm going for in the summer. Here is a link for them. http://www.toyoproxesr1r.co.uk/

[softtop]

they are not out yet, sign up for the email to let you know when they are available

[Duke Thrust]

Oooo, they look just the ticket.

Signed up for the mail - any clues other than early '08 for release?

[cerbymad]

I've searched the internet and cant find any release dates on them. I might give toyo a ring tomorrow and ask them, i'll let you know if i get any info off them.

[Duke Thrust]

cerbymad said:

I've searched the internet and cant find any release dates on them. I might give toyo a ring tomorrow and ask them, i'll let you know if i get any info off them.

Ta

[jesfirth]

R888's are as stated very grippy in the dry especially when they have warmed up a little. Contrary to popular belief they also offer very good grip in wet conditions when the roads are not flooded. In 3 years I have never had a moment but I am cautious on wet roads. Other than that I swear by them.

If you do buy some check the compound rating as there are now 2 compounds - GG and a softer GGG. Make sure you get the same compound front and rear as it will affect the balance

[cerbymad]

jesfirth said:

Contrary to popular belief they also offer very good grip in wet conditions when the roads are not flooded. In 3 years I have never had a moment but I am cautious on wet roads. Other than that I swear by them.

I meant to say handling in the wet depends on how heavy your right foot is, but i suppose with the Cerb this is the same with any tyre

[cirvy]

Another thumbs up here for 888's, a great tyre for the Cerb

[jesfirth]

oops the softer compound is SG not GGG

[Duke Thrust]

cirvy said:

Another thumbs up here for 888's, a great tyre for the Cerb

Chap, I just love the look of your Cerb - going to go for orange/balck myself.

I have a picture of your motor as my wall paper

[cirvy]

Duke Thrust said:

cirvy said:

Another thumbs up here for 888's, a great tyre for the Cerb

Chap, I just love the look of your Cerb - going to go for orange/balck myself.

I have a picture of your motor as my wall paper

Kind of you, cheers

[C2HYM]

888's look as if they will be a right PITA in the wet (thus people pipe up and comment without experience about how cack they are in the wet), but they really are no worse than any other high performance summer tyre unless you hit standing water.

Edited by C2HYM on Friday 7th March 11:38