R888's in September......

[Soot1e]

It will all come out in the wash, as they say. A couple of months till Sept. so don't rush any decision.

 

[Gally]

Are these for a 1.6 GT?

 

[Peperami]

Ive said this in every tyre thread so far, but Goodyear Eagle f1 assymetrics.

By far the best tyres ive tried for fast road use, and ive tried a fair few. Soooo much grip, seem to score top marks in tyre tests too.

In september you want tyres that will be decent in the wet as well as the dry!

 

[Dangerous_dave]

If any one wants some r888 195 50 15 I have 4 brand new for sale and 2 part warn with even wear and approx 4mm

 

[Gally]

Ive said this in every tyre thread so far, but Goodyear Eagle f1 assymetrics.

By far the best tyres ive tried for fast road use, and ive tried a fair few. Soooo much grip, seem to score top marks in tyre tests too.

In september you want tyres that will be decent in the wet as well as the dry!

Are those f1's G3DS'... ?

I run 4 on the FRP. Treemendous tyre.

 

[Cliotoby]

It will all come out in the wash, as they say. A couple of months till Sept. so don't rush any decision.

Im not. Really appreciate the comments. Keep them coming.

Are these for a 1.6 GT?

Ja.

Ive said this in every tyre thread so far, but Goodyear Eagle f1 assymetrics.

By far the best tyres ive tried for fast road use, and ive tried a fair few. Soooo much grip, seem to score top marks in tyre tests too.

In september you want tyres that will be decent in the wet as well as the dry!

Compared to what. Its not like a belt it in winter like i do in summer.

 

[Gally]

Just r888's on a clio GT... srs?

 

[SC03OTT]

I've used these for a year (not in that size though): http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php?plid=m62b0s344p12351

Will be using them again. The 205 is cheaper than the 195. Here is the size difference (you will need to enter it yourself): http://www.kouki.co.uk/utilities/visual-tyre-size-calculator

 

[Cliotoby]

Just r888's on a clio GT... srs?

Yer why not, because its a 1.6? I see what your getting it.

http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/rshop...._pro_Seite=15&Transport=P&dsco=110&sowigan=So

They what you have?

 

[MonkeyKnifeFight]

Wise idea? I need new tyres soon i think. Student loan comes September with any luck, and i want good ones which actually grip. I want R888's, but im wondering if its a bad idea to keep them on over winter.

Should i buy something else? And what, i need 195/50/R16 tyres. Im struggling to find good tyres which i know about in this size.

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=518198

 

[clio_luke]

sounds like you are or should be on a bit of a budget. if so going for 888's would be silly imo. i would go for t1-r's, hankook v12's. something like that.

 

[A18XHO]

i was looking into getting a set as mine need changine soon, they do a couple different compounds so thinking hard for everyday use? or even medium as i only use it at the weekends for a few hours

 

[Matt W]

Definately do not use them in winter.

 

[Cliotoby]

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=518198

Cant view

sounds like you are or should be on a bit of a budget. if so going for 888's would be silly imo. i would go for t1-r's, hankook v12's. something like that.

I dont have a budget.

 

[Steve]

Hankook rs2's. Far better for road use, and decent on track. Last far longer as well.

Warren you can't teach the deaf
I roll with these have done for 2yrs.
Possibly best grip per £ you can find.
Check my avatar

My try these next; http://www.federaltire.com/en/html/pdetail.php?DB=motosports&pdline=5&ID=44

 

[ForceIndia]

Are those f1's G3DS'... ?

I run 4 on the FRP. Treemendous tyre.

No, they are a different (newer) design fella.

 

[jenic]

Are those f1's G3DS'... ?

I run 4 on the FRP. Treemendous tyre.

I've got those F1's I think, (think they are gsd3's?)

Excellent road tyre, best ive tried tbh. Not had PE2's though.

 

[Dan R]

Rofl. How exactly are they between a road tyre and a track tyre? They are nothing of the sort. They are a road tyre, that's pish in the wet.
Try hankook rs2's. Brilliant, and actually a road suitable semi track tyre. T1r's would be pretty much my last choice as a tyre. Rather conti's, f1's, v12 evo's, pirelli's.

I have to agree T1R's are a dry road tyre and thats it!!! R888's are in a different league on both dry road and track, i know ive used both.
If u want a good track/dry road tyre which does happen to work perfectly well throughout winter(just take care sometime) then buy R888's, If you want just a dry road tyre get T1R's. If ur gonna use it mainly on road come rain or shine then just go for PE2's, IMO they are a great all rounder!! RS2's are pretty good choice too as have a stiff sidewall so can be used on track and work better than any road tyre!!

 

[Gally]

Why are people even talking about t1r's in a performance tyre thread.

They are cheap and not bad, they shouldn't be mentioned alongside r888's or even pe2's!

Thanks Warren, I wasn't sure if they stopped doing the gsd3's and superseeded them.

I'll have a gander at those new ones.

 

[mat-nos]

toby tbh you have a fair few mm left and by the time you need to change them it ill be snowing again lol.

if your planning on doing a few trackdays next year get yourself the f1s/contis, in the spring. they will be better than the primacys as they are rock hard and designed to last years for the average joe driver where as the contis/f1s are more of a performance tyre so imo and upgrade over standard.
spend the £200 you save from not buying r888s on some track tuition and move onto r888s/cut slick when you are out performing good road tyres.

 

[MonkeyKnifeFight]

Cant view

Its a thread from www.rarerims.co.uk saying how good Federal RSR tyres are. In a similar league to r888's allegedly but more cost effective. Keep an eye out for price update on their site i would

 

[dajones]

last time i wanted new tyres it was nigh on impossible to get GSD3's due to them getting replaced so im running Bridgestone Turunzas which seam to do the job well

 

[Dean.]

what have they been replaced with?

 

[dajones]

i think just a newer design that wasnt available at the time

 

[Martin_172]

didnt have time to read all 4 pages but you do realise how quick R888's wear?

personally for a road car i swear by T1-R's i used to be F1 GSD3's but they got expensive and at £29 a corner for 15" you cant beat T1-R's

got PE2's on the 172 but ill probably replace them with T1-R's

 

[tom_allen]

I've read that they can suffer from cracking in cold weather conditions, maybe be something to watch out for if your getting them towards the end of the year, especially if we have any more crazy winter weather.

See here http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/Toyo-R888-warning.htm

I'm looking into getting a spare set of wheels with some on for doing trackdays.

 

[jenic]

I've read that they can suffer from cracking in cold weather conditions, maybe be something to watch out for if your getting them towards the end of the year, especially if we have any more crazy winter weather.

See here http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/Toyo-R888-warning.htm

I'm looking into getting a spare set of wheels with some on for doing trackdays.

From the article:

1. Do not operate the car with these tires, as the tires may suddenly fail.
2. Always store these tires indoors at temperatures above 32°F (0°C).
3. Before mounting or dismounting, store these tires for at least 24 hours in a temperaturecontrolled environment
of 68°F (20°C) or warmer.
4. Remove these tires from the vehicle and deflate to half the normal air pressure during prolonged periods of non-
use or storage.
5. Do not move a car that is in storage with these tires, as the tires may crack.

To be fair there is a sticker on the tyres when you buy them saying the above.

 

[tom_allen]

To be fair there is a sticker on the tyres when you buy them saying the above.

Must admit I never noticed the sticker on the last set I had.

No harm in making a point of it though. Would be a shame for someone to buy a set hoping to run them all year round, only to find theres a safety issue after they'd been delivered.

Cheers

 

[hillclimb_clio]

got 195 45 16 T1-Rs on my 172 Cup - set quick enough times hillclimbing in the wet or dry - only got them on the front though as it has original Contis on the rear still