R888 vs. TQ / turn vs. straight-line
05-19-2015, 08:12 PM
#1
Racer
Thread Starter
R888 vs. TQ / turn vs. straight-line
I have Nitto NT05's on 18x10.5 wheels on the back of my C5 right now. I'm getting really sick of traction issues with these.
I also have a set of 315/35R17 Nitto NT05R on 17x11 wheels too that actually hook up....but they look stupid because they have a 50mm offset but need a 70mm offset. I ran an 11.4s 1/4 mile with these installed.
I'm looking for different tires to mount on my 18x10.5 wheels. I'm trying to decide if I should go with TQ's which have better straight line traction or the R888's which can turn a lot better. R888's would probably last a lot longer.
Toyo Proxes TQ 315/35R18 $294/each
Toyo Proxes R888 295/30R18 $293/each
Who has run these tires and what are you thoughts?
I also have a set of 315/35R17 Nitto NT05R on 17x11 wheels too that actually hook up....but they look stupid because they have a 50mm offset but need a 70mm offset. I ran an 11.4s 1/4 mile with these installed.
I'm looking for different tires to mount on my 18x10.5 wheels. I'm trying to decide if I should go with TQ's which have better straight line traction or the R888's which can turn a lot better. R888's would probably last a lot longer.
Toyo Proxes TQ 315/35R18 $294/each
Toyo Proxes R888 295/30R18 $293/each
Who has run these tires and what are you thoughts?
Last edited by tb30570; 05-19-2015 at 08:18 PM.
05-23-2015, 01:55 AM
#2
R888's
I have run the R888's for the last 5 years. When warmed, they grip well, for a compromise tire.
They are not as sticky as a Rival, or Hankook, Sport Cup or the like, but are better than say an F1 or Continental or Pirelli.
Personally, I went with some Falken FK453's since I only drive the car in the dry and the summer months. Wet traction means I keep the car in the garage. I have an Cadillac ATS4 for the rain and snow. If it gets really bad, I have a beater Jeep Wrangler with a 4 inch lift and 33's inch mud/snow boggers.
I won't buy R888's again. After the Falken's die, I am going to the Michelin Pilot Super Sports.
They are not as sticky as a Rival, or Hankook, Sport Cup or the like, but are better than say an F1 or Continental or Pirelli.
Personally, I went with some Falken FK453's since I only drive the car in the dry and the summer months. Wet traction means I keep the car in the garage. I have an Cadillac ATS4 for the rain and snow. If it gets really bad, I have a beater Jeep Wrangler with a 4 inch lift and 33's inch mud/snow boggers.
I won't buy R888's again. After the Falken's die, I am going to the Michelin Pilot Super Sports.
06-29-2015, 12:15 AM
#3
Melting Slicks
I run R888 on road course tracks for three season's now. I'm on my second set. I got over 8 track days (30+ heat cycles) on the first set. I think the grip on these for track days is awesome. What a difference over Pilot SS. They are technically a Wet track tire so they are safe of wet days and to drive home in the rain. I love these tires for the track, but on the street they would wear very quickly. My ten cents...
07-02-2015, 02:55 AM
#4
Burning Brakes
I run R888's for autocross and during the season I leave them on most of the time. I have never had a single issue with these on the street and they old damn good at almost 500 to the wheels. One thing to take into account Is the R888 is made as tire to race and drive on more than a drag strip. I have no experience with the TQ, but personally I would take a road tire of a DR for street driving.
06-07-2016, 02:09 PM
#5
Race Director
I have run the R888's for the last 5 years. When warmed, they grip well, for a compromise tire.
They are not as sticky as a Rival, or Hankook, Sport Cup or the like, but are better than say an F1 or Continental or Pirelli.
Personally, I went with some Falken FK453's since I only drive the car in the dry and the summer months. Wet traction means I keep the car in the garage. I have an Cadillac ATS4 for the rain and snow. If it gets really bad, I have a beater Jeep Wrangler with a 4 inch lift and 33's inch mud/snow boggers.
I won't buy R888's again. After the Falken's die, I am going to the Michelin Pilot Super Sports.
They are not as sticky as a Rival, or Hankook, Sport Cup or the like, but are better than say an F1 or Continental or Pirelli.
Personally, I went with some Falken FK453's since I only drive the car in the dry and the summer months. Wet traction means I keep the car in the garage. I have an Cadillac ATS4 for the rain and snow. If it gets really bad, I have a beater Jeep Wrangler with a 4 inch lift and 33's inch mud/snow boggers.
I won't buy R888's again. After the Falken's die, I am going to the Michelin Pilot Super Sports.
I love the Michelin PSS 