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Old 07-23-2014, 10:12 PM
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tqs started to be an issue above 600whp on my setup.
Old 07-24-2014, 10:21 AM
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Finished product...Kill Mode




May just find some spare 17inch C5 Z06 Motorsport rims for the front.
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Originally Posted by Milan
for slightly less traction but to preserve cornering ability I would go Toyo R888
Yeah, problem is R888's are on back order in the rears I want.
Old 07-24-2014, 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by PEETYZ
Finished product...Kill Mode
LOL...Nice!

I think I might go with the sizes you're running.
Old 07-24-2014, 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by ggroller
LOL...Nice!

I think I might go with the sizes you're running.
Thanks Man!

BTW most R888 in 18 or 19 comoon sizes are out from what ive seen too.
Old 07-24-2014, 11:43 AM
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PEETYZ,

Are you just running standard tread up front or drag radials?

Are you going to Carlisle this year? If so PM me your cell#

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Old 07-24-2014, 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by ggroller
PEETYZ,

Are you just running standard tread up front or drag radials?

Are you going to Carlisle this year? If so PM me your cell#

Garrett
Standard tread upfront on my normal street tires 265/40/17

I sent you a PM.
Old 07-24-2014, 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by ggroller
Yeah, problem is R888's are on back order in the rears I want.
What size R888 are you looking for?
Old 07-24-2014, 02:40 PM
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305/30/19
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305/30/19

Yep on back order. We should see them in about 3-4 weeks.

Shipped free when they arrive!
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Originally Posted by philstireservice
What size R888 are you looking for?
How about 335 18 inch RA1's?...any of those laying around?
Old 07-28-2014, 02:11 PM
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Solid info here. In this situation right now myself. My 315 hoosiers are and have been **** on the street. I'm debating the TQ's, but concerned they won't hold my 650/590...
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Originally Posted by Milan
I say at <700 whp go for Toyo TQ drag radial or MT ET street in 305-35-18, for slightly less traction but to preserve cornering ability I would go Toyo R888
Any experience with Toyo R888 above 800whp? I'm debating between getitng them, so i can have some fun on turns vs M&H or MT.
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for those running 27" rears, how tall are your fronts?
i'm contemplating the NT05 295/40-18s for my next set of street tires because my INVOs just don't hold enough & are way too short (26") & if i can stay out of R-compounds, i'd like to. it's looking like my best NT05 option for fronts would be the 285/35-18 (25.9") to keep the ABS happy.
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I run a 28" (M&H 275/50/17) on my A4 with three ninety gears and it dead hooks but is super lazy out of the hole on motor (convertor is designed for spray), are you guys seeing that much improvement on a 26" tire?
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Originally Posted by Gregster
Any experience with Toyo R888 above 800whp? I'm debating between getitng them, so i can have some fun on turns vs M&H or MT.
Not gonna happen....1-3rd will be useless. You won't have fun in the turns with that kind of power, as soon as you get on it it will be a smoke show. Been there, done that.
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Originally Posted by Milan
Not gonna happen....1-3rd will be useless. You won't have fun in the turns with that kind of power, as soon as you get on it it will be a smoke show. Been there, done that.
Kinda why I am holding out on a new rear tire for my 18" highway setup.
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Originally Posted by _zebra
for those running 27" rears, how tall are your fronts?
i'm contemplating the NT05 295/40-18s for my next set of street tires because my INVOs just don't hold enough & are way too short (26") & if i can stay out of R-compounds, i'd like to. it's looking like my best NT05 option for fronts would be the 285/35-18 (25.9") to keep the ABS happy.
Currently on the stock C5Z size up front when my Mt 295/45/17 radials are on back.

So 27.2 rear with 25.4 front. No issues at all with ABS, Active Handling, etc
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Originally Posted by Milan
Not gonna happen....1-3rd will be useless. You won't have fun in the turns with that kind of power, as soon as you get on it it will be a smoke show. Been there, done that.
bummer, was looking for some tire i can use on street and road race track.



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