New Toyo Proxes R888R tire just announced
04-22-2015, 01:42 PM
#61
Race Director
I was told that the r888r aren't available for the us market. I have a transam making over 1150 rwhp and the r888 holds the power great I drive them on the highway all
the time and problems other than the noise. The slicks with divots in them you can drive
on the highway everyday to, just not in the rain.
the time and problems other than the noise. The slicks with divots in them you can drive
on the highway everyday to, just not in the rain.
04-22-2015, 01:42 PM
#62
Burning Brakes
Toyo said that the new tire won't be making it to the states. It isn't DOT compliant as it lacks the 2nd vertical groove and cannot be legally driven on the street. And, it probably isn't worthwhile as a track only tire since there are already so many other alternatives available that are dual purpose.
Pretty lame they did not design a tire for the US since it is such probably the largest market for Toyo.
Pretty lame they did not design a tire for the US since it is such probably the largest market for Toyo.
Last edited by skxf430; 04-22-2015 at 01:44 PM.
04-23-2015, 12:11 PM
#65
Instructor
Toyo said that the new tire won't be making it to the states. It isn't DOT compliant as it lacks the 2nd vertical groove and cannot be legally driven on the street. And, it probably isn't worthwhile as a track only tire since there are already so many other alternatives available that are dual purpose.
Pretty lame they did not design a tire for the US since it is such probably the largest market for Toyo.
Pretty lame they did not design a tire for the US since it is such probably the largest market for Toyo.
Definitely a bummer we wont get to try them.
04-23-2015, 01:18 PM
#66
Toyo said that the new tire won't be making it to the states. It isn't DOT compliant as it lacks the 2nd vertical groove and cannot be legally driven on the street. And, it probably isn't worthwhile as a track only tire since there are already so many other alternatives available that are dual purpose.
Pretty lame they did not design a tire for the US since it is such probably the largest market for Toyo.
Pretty lame they did not design a tire for the US since it is such probably the largest market for Toyo.
This NOT true....it will be here just don't know when.
04-23-2015, 01:19 PM
#67
I was told that the r888r aren't available for the us market. I have a transam making over 1150 rwhp and the r888 holds the power great I drive them on the highway all
the time and problems other than the noise. The slicks with divots in them you can drive
on the highway everyday to, just not in the rain.
the time and problems other than the noise. The slicks with divots in them you can drive
on the highway everyday to, just not in the rain.
This also is NOT true.....
Chill guys....
04-24-2015, 12:09 PM
#69
Burning Brakes
04-24-2015, 02:50 PM
#71
Race Director
You might be right, some day, but they are not available to the US market right now or any time soon that is what I was told by toyo. They cant even stock tires that they have been selling for a good while in the US.
04-24-2015, 05:43 PM
#72
I don't deny that Toyo has supply issues at what seems to be the wrong times, but so do all tire companies.......