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Need R888 pressures for this weekend .

Old 09-30-2010, 09:30 PM
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Default Need R888 pressures for this weekend .

I know it's been asked before but can't find it . What Starting pressures are people starting at with R888 's ,I know to start higher than the RA1 's (C6Z)? Thankx .
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Originally Posted by blkz
I know it's been asked before but can't find it . What Starting pressures are people starting at with R888 's ,I know to start higher than the RA1 's (C6Z)? Thankx .
yeah they like pressure! i start at 34 and come in around 38 hot

tried 29 and they were slippery as hell
Old 10-01-2010, 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by rustyguns
yeah they like pressure! i start at 34 and come in around 38 hot

tried 29 and they were slippery as hell
At least that much, maybe a couple more,
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At MidOhio, going to be cold , set them to start at 35 . Let you know how it goes . Thanks for the help .
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I've found that at 40+ psi hot those tires wear out in the middle.

Toyo Tires recommends the following general set up guidelines for the Proxes R888:

Operating Temperature: 160°F to 220°F
Hot Inflation Pressures: 32 to 38 (psi)
Camber: -2.5° to -5.0°
Caster: As much positive as possible

For the love of god do not set your tires at 35 cold or you'll be sorry!
Personally I set them to about 26-28 cold...

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Old 10-02-2010, 01:26 AM
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Originally Posted by blkz
I know it's been asked before but can't find it . What Starting pressures are people starting at with R888 's ,I know to start higher than the RA1 's (C6Z)? Thankx .
I'm running 35 front 36 rear cold and ending up in at 44/45 hot. This has kept my tire wear dead even and the tires stick extremely well. NOTE: This is on a C5 with 275s front and 305s back. I'm on my third set of 888s.

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