Toyo R888

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tmak26b
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Toyo R888

Post by tmak26b » Mon Oct 01, 2007 1:09 pm

You guys know where I can get them? I want a set of those for my new ride

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Post by cuda6666 » Mon Oct 01, 2007 3:10 pm

The tread pattern looks a lot like the Nitto. Any word on overall similarities and differences?
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Post by WillM » Mon Oct 01, 2007 5:12 pm

Frisby has them in a few sizes.
http://www.frisbyracetire.com

I believe these tires have been out for a year or two in foreign markets. There are several write-ups about the tires on various Australian sites.
Impressions seem positive, comparing the R-888 "triple-8" to the RA-1.

The R888 is to replace the RA-1, which is being phased out. Seems like both will be available for a while. For example, the 205/50-15 R888 should be out next season, and at least one supplier has said that Toyo will continue to carry the RA-1 in the same size (no doubt to fulfill their contract with SCCA/Spec Miata).

235/40-17 $203 ea
245/40-18 $285ea
255/35-18 $288ea
275/35-18 $342ea
295/30-18 $348ea
305/35-18 $377ea
315/30-18 $366ea
335/30-18 $422ea
235/35-19 $306ea
295/30-19 $363ea
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Post by tmak26b » Mon Oct 01, 2007 10:36 pm

288 and 363 ouch...

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