My new street tires...
07-12-2007, 03:30 PM
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twat are they? 
07-12-2007, 03:34 PM
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I'm a sucker for fat tires.Damn post pics when you install them.
07-12-2007, 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by mattg
twat are they?
our new R888 r-compound tire. It's the 'replacement' for our RA-1 which runs the Speed world challend and spec miata.
The RA1 will still be around for another year or two. we released very limited sizes of the R888 last month and more will be comming at the end of the year and start of '08.
We mainly have 18 and 19" sizes right now. But the RA-1 is a great tire as well and is available in a bunch of sizes
07-12-2007, 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by nokiaman
I'm a sucker for fat tires.Damn post pics when you install them.unfortunately mine won't be fat
245/40/18's. but that might change as I think i'm closer to getting new wheels (or I may widen the stock wheels)
07-12-2007, 03:37 PM
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stankles. don't go breaking your axles now. 
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Originally Posted by mrsteve
Got something new planned for under the hood that will require the new rubber?
the fact the car doesn't get much traction now....and these will help on the road course and the twisties
I could careless about more powerI don't ever see an excuse not to go w/ stickier tires
07-12-2007, 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by CLpower
unfortunately mine won't be fat 245/40/18's. but that might change as I think i'm closer to getting new wheels (or I may widen the stock wheels)
245/40/18's. but that might change as I think i'm closer to getting new wheels (or I may widen the stock wheels)
nice move for choosing a GTO!Great car with little appreciation! I envy you for listening to that V8 everyday 
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Originally Posted by nokiaman
and nice move for choosing a GTO!Great car with little appreciation! I envy you for listening to that V8 everyday
nice move for choosing a GTO!Great car with little appreciation! I envy you for listening to that V8 everyday unfortunately...I don't get to hear it everyday anymore...i've only driven it about 100 miles in the last month (big change from the 2K I was putting on it each month).
I get to rock a super peppy honda element everyday
Be sure to post pics when they are on the vehicle!
07-12-2007, 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by synth19
I will be needing those for next years track setup! Will be in touch.
fuck the track, make them your DD
07-12-2007, 09:36 PM
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I've heard lots of good reports from some U.K. guys that apparently have been running the R888's at track events for a couple years already. Are the new U.S. versions the same as the ones out in Europe?
I'm almost worn out on my stree tires ...I've been using the RA-1's 17" X 255F/275R and they've held up surprisingly well on the street plus a couple track days on top of that. Still great traction. So I've been keeping an eye out for these R888's if they have them in my sizes. I need a set of 18" too, 265F/285R since I'll be devoting my 17" wheels to track use only.
I'm almost worn out on my stree tires ...I've been using the RA-1's 17" X 255F/275R and they've held up surprisingly well on the street plus a couple track days on top of that. Still great traction. So I've been keeping an eye out for these R888's if they have them in my sizes. I need a set of 18" too, 265F/285R since I'll be devoting my 17" wheels to track use only.
07-12-2007, 09:44 PM
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I'm in Fargo, ND right now and am ready for bed, i'll post up what sizes are available now and what's comming later this year and next tomorrow
07-13-2007, 07:37 AM
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Originally Posted by CLpower
our new R888 r-compound tire. It's the 'replacement' for our RA-1 which runs the Speed world challend and spec miata.
I need some R compounds for my GTO as well. These cars are so under-tired for their power and weight it is sad. For now I'm looking at a set of Bridgestone RE-01Rs in 245/275 staggered. Post back with your experiences and that may change, if these are available by then!
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Originally Posted by unsure
i wonder how these tires would do when its wet 
they do look sick tho
they do look sick tho
They'll do alright as long as they aren't shaved
07-16-2007, 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by SpeedyV6
how much? And what's the treadwear rating?
07-16-2007, 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by hemhaw
Are you putting these on your stock 18s? I'm still unclear if the 245s will clear in the front or not...
i have 245's on the 18's now I think we could fit a 255 up front w/ a small spacer
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