500whp+ and looking for traction on the street?
Originally Posted by Sharif@Forged
The R888's are catching on. I am curious to see how long they will last on street driven cars.
Jet, how many miles are on yours?
Jet, how many miles are on yours?
JET
I have a set of R888's in 255/35/18 and 275/35/18 on my track wheels waiting for an upcoming track day (March 15/16) Everyone that has been on R888's so far say they are sticky beyond belief!
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Originally Posted by Dave 90TT
I have a set of R888's in 255/35/18 and 275/35/18 on my track wheels waiting for an upcoming track day (March 15/16) Everyone that has been on R888's so far say they are sticky beyond belief!
Originally Posted by Sharif@Forged
Sorry Jet, I didnt realize you were using the R888 on a 19 incher. How do you like it?
No rubbing...rear fenders are rolled. If I had my choice, we would use a 245 front, but they don't make one in the R888. It's an aggressive offset for sure, and the customers can't have his car any lower than this.
No rubbing...rear fenders are rolled. If I had my choice, we would use a 245 front, but they don't make one in the R888. It's an aggressive offset for sure, and the customers can't have his car any lower than this.
i got 19s i am runnign 305s R888 rear ....
runninbg t1r on teh fronts though...
its gonig to be fun to have this tire here in arizona during the summer
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You guys think the 295/30-19 would work on a 9.5 wide wheel? The rim width spec for the R888 is 10" minimum in this size.
I am looking for a street traction option for the rear of my sedan? I currently have 285/30-19 T1Rs that fit the rim and dont rub with a +49 offset. I bet I will need to roll the fenders with these, but thats okay if they fit the rim.
I am looking for a street traction option for the rear of my sedan? I currently have 285/30-19 T1Rs that fit the rim and dont rub with a +49 offset. I bet I will need to roll the fenders with these, but thats okay if they fit the rim.
These tires are very wide. A given size in this tire is wider than any of the other manufacturers tires I've used. The tread surface is still a 2XX but the overall width is wider than usual.
JET
JET
Well if the tread wear lasts in the 7-8K mile range I will switch to them... I have no traction on these KDW2 halfway through 4th, so I need to do something to fix this... Subscribing for mileage updates.
Originally Posted by jkenefic
Well if the tread wear lasts in the 7-8K mile range I will switch to them... I have no traction on these KDW2 halfway through 4th, so I need to do something to fix this... Subscribing for mileage updates.
My car still faster
I've been for a ride in Jet's car and the traction is superb for a "street" tire. In 2nd gear, you could only sense a little bit of "squirrelliness" but it was mainly just forward thrust!!! 
I was very impressed by the straight line traction of these tires.
I was very impressed by the straight line traction of these tires.
I have a set of 275/35/18's for sale for $275ea if anyone is interested. PM me. 125 mi on them. I decided to go with a different size.
JET
JET
Last edited by JETPILOT; Mar 6, 2008 at 10:01 PM.
Originally Posted by JETPILOT
I have a set of 275/35/18's for sale for $275 if anyone is interested. PM me. 125 mi on them. I decided to go with a different size.
JET
JET