TOYO Proxes R888

[TANKSLAPPER]

Has any one used these tyres on a Trackday

And if so how do they compare with the cups ?

I have heard they go off quickly and are noisy !


:thumbs:

[shane@mbtech]

Has any one used these tyres on a Trackday

And if so how do they compare with the cups ?

I have heard they go off quickly and are noisy !


:thumbs:


I have used 888 many times, csl probably too heavy to get the best out of them.

I had a set of 265 to go on 9" rims, but they were far too wide, they are huge compared to cups, a048, dzo3g of the same size.

They are a decent tyre but go off after about 3 hard laps, perfect tyre for sprinting, not so for hard prolonged track. That said, they are pressure critical, get pressure perfect and they are great.

I imagine they would be great for the ring though, thats what I bought mine for,

PS I get good discount on the 888's if you need a price:thumbs:

[Craig]

TS - Got for Kumho V70a in hard compound, you will not regret it!! Also saves a packet on R888's which are much best suited to lighter cars.

[Paul_D]

TS - Got for Kumho V70a in hard compound, you will not regret it!! Also saves a packet on R888's which are much best suited to lighter cars.

I've just bought a set of these and fitted them to some OEM 18's.

I've not used track tyres before, so am looking forward to seeing how they perform.

I'm guessing you've used them a bit? How many days do you get out of them?

[shimmy]

Road noise is shockingly loud

they will go off quicker than Cups.

I'd try the Dunlops or Kumho first or if budget allows buy Corsa Race tyres (not corsa system)

[DuncanR]

So when and IF ...Nathan ???? ;) .. i get my brand new Team Dynamics 18" x 9J rims, you reckon I should chuck some Koomoes on ? I already have Cups and PuSsy'2s on OEM rims, so Im open to suggestions.:smokin:

[mattCSLnut]

Road noise is shockingly loud

they will go off quicker than Cups.

I'd try the Dunlops or Kumho first or if budget allows buy Corsa Race tyres (not corsa system)

I can vouch for the DUNLOP DZ02G 100% (which have now been superseded by DZ03g) Phenomenal dry weather grip :thumbs: OK ish grip in the wet, they DO NOT go off (like some suggest the R888 do :whistle: ) and great (as in low) tyre ware. The only slight problem is the price. £300 !!! each + delivery for 265/35/18". I'll be interested to hear more good things about the Kumoh V70 :whistle:

[shimmy]

I can vouch for the DUNLOP DZ02G 100% (which have now been superseded by DZ03g) Phenomenal dry weather grip :thumbs: OK ish grip in the wet, they DO NOT go off (like some suggest the R888 do :whistle: ) and great (as in low) tyre ware. The only slight problem is the price. £300 !!! each + delivery for 265/35/18". I'll be interested to hear more good things about the Kumoh V70 :whistle:


265/35 wont fit my car - tyre wall too high!

[DuncanR]

Just in case some havent seen this little gem !

http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/autobild-trackday-tyre-review.htm

:thumbs:

and this one http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/2010-Reader-Track-Day-Tyre-Comparison.htm

Looks like the KOOO moes are coming out on top !

[shimmy]

yes but that test driver probably had some talent! :hahaha:

[shimmy]

Just in case some havent seen this little gem !

http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/autobild-trackday-tyre-review.htm

:thumbs:

and this one http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/2010-Reader-Track-Day-Tyre-Comparison.htm


good price as well DuncanR - Kumhos V70 are £200 each (hard or soft compound)

http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php?plid=m12b102s670p0

[DuncanR]

yes but that test driver probably had some talent! :hahaha:

Mmmmm good point ..well made Shim ! :hahaha:

[mattCSLnut]

Seriously ? I thought the 18" CUPs you're running are 265/35 ? :smt017

265/35 wont fit my car - tyre wall too high!

[mattCSLnut]

Almost as good as the 18" CUP deal U get Shimmy :smt112 :whistle:

good price as well DuncanR - Kumhos V70 are £200 each (hard or soft compound)

http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php?plid=m12b102s670p0

[DuncanR]

265/35 wont fit my car - tyre wall too high!

So what do they foul on mate? will I have same prob then ?

[shimmy]

Seriously ? I thought the 18" CUPs you're running are 265/35 ? :smt017



So what do they foul on mate? will I have same prob then ?


no sorry youre right i do run 265/35 just getting confused with 19 inch tyres as looking for soem PS2 rears for the road :whistle:

[TANKSLAPPER]

I have try to buy 2No 265/35/18 cups and they are out of stock !

Has any one got any spare 18" cups the would like to sell ?

[mattCSLnut]

That's all right m8. U had me worried there for a moment. Any CUP News from your Michelin Man ? :whistle:

no sorry youre right i do run 265/35 just getting confused with 19 inch tyres as looking for soem PS2 rears for the road :whistle:

[mattCSLnut]

Ohh Ooo ! I feel a queue forming :whistle:

I have try to buy 2No 265/35/18 cups and they are out of stock !

Has any one got any spare 18" cups the would like to sell ?

[shimmy]

That's all right m8. U had me worried there for a moment. Any CUP News from your Michelin Man ? :whistle:

Tried last week, no stock

will keep trying

Seems like Shimmys Tyres have the most 265/18 in the UK :)

[shane@mbtech]

Ohh Ooo ! I feel a queue forming :whistle:

Back of the line fuckers:smt067


Im gonna try some of the kumhos see how they are, nearly finished off the a048's.

[DuncanR]

I have try to buy 2No 265/35/18 cups and they are out of stock !

Has any one got any spare 18" cups the would like to sell ?

:smokin:

[DuncanR]

Tried last week, no stock

will keep trying

Seems like Shimmys Tyres have the most 265/18 in the UK :)

How many have you got then ?

[TANKSLAPPER]

I have try to buy 2No 265/35/18 cups and they are out of stock !

Has any one got any spare 18" cups the would like to sell ?


I have just located a pair from Sir Duncan Rogers :thumbs:

That's what mates are for :beer:

[DuncanR]

Koomo tyres available near the Ring price list

http://s297603403.online.de/preislisten/kumho/Sonderverkauf-Abverkauf.pdf
:thumbs:

Tyre solutions at Ring http://tyre-trade-center.de/motorsportreifen/ tell them Bad Dunk sent ya !

[shimmy]

Koomo tyres available near the Ring price list

http://s297603403.online.de/preislisten/kumho/Sonderverkauf-Abverkauf.pdf
:thumbs:

so for 265/35/18 thats Euro 140 (£120) net v £195 inc vat at Camskills - what do ze Germans add of for tax etc?

[TANKSLAPPER]

so for 265/35/18 thats Euro 140 (£120) net v £195 inc vat at Camskills - what do ze Germans add of for tax etc?


19% vat

[mattCSLnut]

:axe::axe::axe: I might try the Kumohs too as my DUNLOP DZ02 are almost slicks now :supz: Group buy ? :whistle:

Back of the line fuckers:smt067
Im gonna try some of the kumhos see how they are, nearly finished off the a048's.

[DuncanR]

Prices as available at the Ring, these sizes are for 265/35 18".

Michelin Cup 330,- incl. VAT (19%)
Toyo R888 265,- incl. VAT (19%)
Kumho 250,- incl. VAT (19%) Speedindex W

Mounting is 60 Euro incl. VAT (19%)

[daniel]

http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php?plid=m12b681s670p0&tbv=FEDERAL_TYRES_/_TRACKDAY_TRACK_DAY_/_FEDERAL_SS595RS_FEDERAL_SS_595_RS_-Track_Day_Tyres_-_Trackday_Tyres_-_Motorsport_Tyres_R18_-_265/35/18,_265/35_R18 :thumbs:

[alexk]

Matt ???

Solutions !!!

[mattCSLnut]

Matt ???

Solutions !!!
They are the wrong sizes for me :bigcry: otherwise I would have bought them already :whistle:

[alexk]

They are the wrong sizes for me :bigcry: otherwise I would have bought them already :whistle:

Are you looking for 265 fronts ?

[mattCSLnut]

Are you looking for 265 fronts ?

It's what I've been running all this time :smt017 I thought U knew ;) :hahaha:

265/35/18 all round tyre solutions :thumbs:

[jibm]

these are a bargain! one size down 255 all round but how much difference will that make do you think?

anyone used federals before?

http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php?plid=m61b681s22p59131

[daniel]

these are a bargain! one size down 255 all round but how much difference will that make do you think?

anyone used federals before?

http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php?plid=m61b681s22p59131

I am running these in 265/35/18 all round. Only managed to run them in and get 2 dry laps of the ring, but initial impressions are that they are great for the money. I would say they are nearly as good, if not equal to, the tyres matt is running. Wet track and cold tyres is another story though! :whistle:

And just to one up Matt's picture effort:thumbs:
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_3Fu_gvz2kig/TBNUqAcCK1I/AAAAAAAAHgE/S62cgoMotNc/7F1Q2974.jpg

[mattCSLnut]

SORRY Daniel but there is no way these are anywhere near as good as DUNLOP DZ series tyres, which cost twice as much and are on parr/comparable with Michelin CUPs. It's like saying TOYO R888 are nearly as good as Michelin CUPs. For a start, once wormed up the Dunlop DZs just go on & on gripping, lap after lap without any loss of grip what so ever :supz:
Early days for U yet with these Federalls me thinks and watch the tread wear, I'm guessing they will not last very long :whistle:

My part worn Dunlops so far have done 60 DRY laps of the Ring, 9 laps of Spa :thumbs: and three UK track days :supz: I bought them with 4 mm tread and there is still about 1.5 mm left before they become full slicks :hahaha:

[daniel]

Yeah, early days I guess but I am impressed and for the money I am not complaining. You can come out with me in august and judge for yourself. :thumbs:

[mattCSLnut]

Yeah, early days I guess but I am impressed and for the money I am not complaining. You can come out with me in august and judge for yourself. :thumbs:

Deal :thumbs: but I'm not sure I'll be @ the Ring in August :smt017
I love a bargain too so it would be interesting to feel the Federalls working heard. Are U doing any UK TDs before then ? :whistle:

[daniel]

Deal :thumbs: but I'm not sure I'll be @ the Ring in August :smt017
I love a bargain too so it would be interesting to feel the Federalls working heard. Are U doing any UK TDs before then ? :whistle:


I would like to a UK TD in between but the prices are so high at the moment as it is high season I guess. I wouldn't mind brands or bedford again. Which ones you doing?

[shane@mbtech]

SORRY Daniel but there is no way these are anywhere near as good as DUNLOP DZ series tyres, which cost twice as much and are on parr/comparable with Michelin CUPs. It's like saying TOYO R888 are nearly as good as Michelin CUPs. For a start, once wormed up the Dunlop DZs just go on & on gripping, lap after lap without any loss of grip what so ever :supz:
Early days for U yet with these Federalls me thinks and watch the tread wear, I'm guessing they will not last very long :whistle:

My part worn Dunlops so far have done 60 DRY laps of the Ring, 9 laps of Spa :thumbs: and three UK track days :supz: I bought them with 4 mm tread and there is still about 1.5 mm left before they become full slicks :hahaha:

Not driving hard enough then:whistle:

[alexk]

It's what I've been running all this time :smt017 I thought U knew ;) :hahaha:

265/35/18 all round tyre solutions :thumbs:

Of course I know mate ;)
But seeing the price I thought you might put some water in your wine...

Well after all we are the "hardcore team" with 18x9J solutions all around :beer:


I am running 235 slicks on the front (as I am sure you remember) and next test is 12 of July !!!
Track tyre solutions, thank you please !

[glendog74]

Well after all we are the "hardcore team"

In what? Eating Swiss chocolate?! :hahaha: :hahaha:

[alexk]

In what? Eating Swiss chocolate?! :hahaha: :hahaha:

You forgot about the cordon-blue schnitzel and geschnetzeltes zurich style with Roesti !!!