Ekona Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 So I was doing some digging earlier regarding some new tyres for the MR2, and was hunting for the right sizes in R888 on the Toyo website when I clicked on the 'Caution! Low temperature use' link. This used to say that they shouldn't be used under something like 7c, however it now reads that they shouldn't be used under -9c. That's a massive improvement, and certainly opens them up to far more usage than previously recommended. It very rarely hits -9c down here, so I'd be quite happy running them all year round I think. Now clearly for daily drivers they're probably no use for most people, but for the keen driver this removes a huge obstacle that was previously there. I know most folks will never use them, but those that do will really see why this is great news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350 Russ Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 do they do these in standard zed sizes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted December 8, 2013 Author Share Posted December 8, 2013 Only in 40 profile, but I've yet to hear of anyone having a TCS issue when running these tyres. Much smaller sample of people using, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andysmee Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 It's certainly good news that they won't perish while sat on the drive, but I'm not going to venture out on an icy road with 888s any time soon. Wet roads is one thing with 888s (surprisingly good..even through standing water!) but greasy/icy/frosty, no thanks. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy james Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Great news! Have been frightened by toyo with stories of cracked tyres used in sub zero temps. Might venture out for a blast over Xmas!! Dont get me wrong as these tyres grip like nothing else but beware if the roads are really wet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted December 8, 2013 Author Share Posted December 8, 2013 (edited) It's certainly good news that they won't perish while sat on the drive, but I'm not going to venture out on an icy road with 888s any time soon. Wet roads is one thing with 888s (surprisingly good..even through standing water!) but greasy/icy/frosty, no thanks. Well duh, no road tyres are any good on ice, so the 888s wouldn't be any different Edited December 8, 2013 by Ekona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andysmee Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 (edited) It's certainly good news that they won't perish while sat on the drive, but I'm not going to venture out on an icy road with 888s any time soon. Wet roads is one thing with 888s (surprisingly good..even through standing water!) but greasy/icy/frosty, no thanks. Well duh, no road tyres are any good on ice, so the 888s wouldn't be any different Well, duh, I'm pretty sure that -9 deg C would suggest the roads might be icy in your post, otherwise what's the point you're trying to make!? You can now use 888s between 7 deg C and 3 deg C, whoop-ti-doo Edited December 9, 2013 by andysmee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARMLU Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 It's certainly good news that they won't perish while sat on the drive, but I'm not going to venture out on an icy road with 888s any time soon. Wet roads is one thing with 888s (surprisingly good..even through standing water!) but greasy/icy/frosty, no thanks. Well duh, no road tyres are any good on ice, so the 888s wouldn't be any different Well, duh, I'm pretty sure that -9 deg C would suggest the roads might be icy in the OP's post, otherwise what's the point they're trying to make!? You can now use 888s between 7 deg C and 3 deg C, whoop-ti-doo Actually, you get ice with moisture. If there is no moisture, then there is no ice at sub zero temperatures. This is possible on days when the dew point is is far away from the outside air temperature. In layman's terms, a dry day. However, the colder the surface, the less grip you have. Hope this wasn't too sarcastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted December 8, 2013 Author Share Posted December 8, 2013 Thank you, couldn't have put it better myself. For those of us that feel comfortable using this type of tyre, it's a massive deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilp Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 I run r888's on my 18" rays. Brilliant tyre and very easy to warm. I run the GG compound I'm sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted December 8, 2013 Author Share Posted December 8, 2013 Just ordered mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnH Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 So I was doing some digging earlier regarding some new tyres for the MR2 Do you use the '2 on track? We had a few Mk2 Tubbys for track use and the Yoko AD08s were amazing on track. Hence why I bought them for my Z. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andysmee Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 When stock of 888s went short (Time Attack had them, I think) I moved to Federal RS-R's but never got to push them to the limit, any opinions on here? I'm buying soon (regardless of the weather ) so interested in what works best on the Zed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted December 9, 2013 Author Share Posted December 9, 2013 So I was doing some digging earlier regarding some new tyres for the MR2 Do you use the '2 on track? We had a few Mk2 Tubbys for track use and the Yoko AD08s were amazing on track. Hence why I bought them for my Z. Haven't had a chance yet, at least not with this one, but I will do. Tbh I was struggling to find anything decent to fit the stock 15" wheels on the mk3, and in the end it was between Yoko S.drives or the 888s. Given that I'll not use it if the weather is really that bad, I kinda just decided to go for it! I'd have loved a set of Neovas (the LTS S1 type), but I need 16" rears for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted December 11, 2013 Author Share Posted December 11, 2013 Got them delivered today (great service by DT), so had them fitted this afternoon. Now, I know they're brand new. I know the release agent is still to come off. I know the roads are cold and slippery. BUT HOLY FREAKIN' CRAP I HAVE SO MUCH GRIP I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH IT ALL!!! :D I really, really love these tyres. R888s FTW FTW!* *For the winter for the win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam1942 Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 are R888s not due to be banned from public road use or am I thinking of another tyre? I'd love a set on mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted December 11, 2013 Author Share Posted December 11, 2013 (edited) Nope, never going to be banned. There was talk that they wouldn't be able to be made when the EU brought in these regs that tyres must last for a certain amount of time, but they got that bit of legislation spot-on and all it did was to kill the seriously crappy chinese tyres and left us with the good stuff Give them a go, you'll love them. Edited December 30, 2013 by Ekona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Nope, never going to be banned. There was talk that they wouldn't be able to be made when the EU brought in these regs that tyres must last for a certain amount of time, but they got that bit of legislation spot-on and all it did was to kill the seriously crappy chinky tyres and left us with the good stuff Give them a go, you'll love them. What are they like with water as in puddles? How are they in the wet? If it can do them ok then I'd have no reason to use anything else as I have winter tyres for when its cold but don't want something that can be defeated by standing water or the likes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted December 12, 2013 Author Share Posted December 12, 2013 Good as gold. I've used them on the Zed and the VXR in the past across all weathers and they were fine, as long as you drive to the conditions. In the same way that if there was a torrential downpour and you had tyres with half their tread on you'd be a bit careful, the same applies to these. What I think some people do (not you, in general) is see the words "semi-slick" then just assume they'll be awful on anything other than a dry track. The truth is that they are E-marked road legal tyres, and as such had to pass strict tests to get that marking. If they were terrible in the wet, then they wouldn't be able to sell them in the EU. If you can generate a bit of heat into them, then they stick like anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 You say that. Not on the Z but I had infinity tyres that came with the car. They where your boggo ling long types. Dry they there fine. In the wet I was wheelspinning with no throttle lol. Good info. Im very tempted to run them once my mpss are done. I do agree with the semi slick part it just throws me. My commute is mainly dual carrigeway and if it rains slightly there is a problem with puddles/standing water. I wouldn't want to be driving 30mph on a main road because the tyres aren't suitable. What about wear? Slow/fast? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 I've been talking to Toyo today, they are hopefully going to be one of Tarmac Sportz sponsors next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted December 12, 2013 Author Share Posted December 12, 2013 My commute is mainly dual carrigeway and if it rains slightly there is a problem with puddles/standing water. I wouldn't want to be driving 30mph on a main road because the tyres aren't suitable. What about wear? Slow/fast? You'd be fine to drive on them in those conditions. My first ever drive in the VXR was in horrendous weather and this was back when I gave very little thought about the tyres, and they held up without a care in the world. Wear will be horrendous, expect to see around 5-7k miles out of them depending on driving style. That's on the GG (medium) compound, which is the most common one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docwra Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 The S Drives are pretty decent as well BTW, but good choice, I cant imagine how fast you would need to be going to start sliding an MR2 on 888's And 5-7K miles is good, trust me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted December 12, 2013 Author Share Posted December 12, 2013 I used to get that of the VXR, but thinking about it you'd probably do worse in the Zed as it weighs twice as much... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy james Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 My commute is mainly dual carrigeway and if it rains slightly there is a problem with puddles/standing water. I wouldn't want to be driving 30mph on a main road because the tyres aren't suitable. What about wear? Slow/fast? You'd be fine to drive on them in those conditions. My first ever drive in the VXR was in horrendous weather and this was back when I gave very little thought about the tyres, and they held up without a care in the world. Wear will be horrendous, expect to see around 5-7k miles out of them depending on driving style. That's on the GG (medium) compound, which is the most common one. I agree you could get those sort of miles out of these tyres if its a daily driver but do a couple of track days and you will be horrified by the wear rate!! If you dont do too many miles,do the odd track day and are carefull when its lashing then the extra grip is well worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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