Looking for a good multi purpose tire
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Looking for a good multi purpose tire
Car:1000hp C5,6speed, solid suspension. Used for some cornering, as well as straight line acceleration(half mile-1 mile racer). I don't like soft side walls for high speed stuff since the car is so stiff. I DO have another set of wheels for drag radial only so, this set is more of a all around tire that I am looking for(although I'd like to be able to pull a 9 second ET with them).
Tire size 335-30-18
I originally wanted a TOYO RA1 but they no longer make it in this sizing. It's the BEST tire I have ever used.
What I have found is this.
The "RIVAL S" is new to me from BFG, and the toyo R888 looks like its the only thing available from them. Below are links to each tire. Also open to other suggestions. Also, considering a MT(drag radial) but...I would probably hate them eventually(for high speed).
http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/tire-...s/tire-details
https://www.toyotires.com/tire/patte...petition-tires
Thanks!
Tire size 335-30-18
I originally wanted a TOYO RA1 but they no longer make it in this sizing. It's the BEST tire I have ever used.
What I have found is this.
The "RIVAL S" is new to me from BFG, and the toyo R888 looks like its the only thing available from them. Below are links to each tire. Also open to other suggestions. Also, considering a MT(drag radial) but...I would probably hate them eventually(for high speed).
http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/tire-...s/tire-details
https://www.toyotires.com/tire/patte...petition-tires
Thanks!
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Just looking at tread width here, but maybe take a look at the BFG R1 & R1S roadracing and autocross tires they have a wide 13.2" tread width.
Rivals = 12.1"
R888 = 12.6"
Hoosier drag radial = 12.2
Hoosier A/R7 = 12.8
BFG R1/R1S = 13.2
I've tried road-racing tires at drag strips with mixed results Kuhmo's sucked Hoosiers weren't bad - haven't tried the BFG's though.
If you want something with more of a tread there is a Pirreli Corsa System tire but they want big $$$ for them.
Rivals = 12.1"
R888 = 12.6"
Hoosier drag radial = 12.2
Hoosier A/R7 = 12.8
BFG R1/R1S = 13.2
I've tried road-racing tires at drag strips with mixed results Kuhmo's sucked Hoosiers weren't bad - haven't tried the BFG's though.
If you want something with more of a tread there is a Pirreli Corsa System tire but they want big $$$ for them.
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Just looking at tread width here, but maybe take a look at the BFG R1 & R1S roadracing and autocross tires they have a wide 13.2" tread width.
Rivals = 12.1"
R888 = 12.6"
Hoosier drag radial = 12.2
Hoosier A/R7 = 12.8
BFG R1/R1S = 13.2
I've tried road-racing tires at drag strips with mixed results Kuhmo's sucked Hoosiers weren't bad - haven't tried the BFG's though.
If you want something with more of a tread there is a Pirreli Corsa System tire but they want big $$$ for them.
Rivals = 12.1"
R888 = 12.6"
Hoosier drag radial = 12.2
Hoosier A/R7 = 12.8
BFG R1/R1S = 13.2
I've tried road-racing tires at drag strips with mixed results Kuhmo's sucked Hoosiers weren't bad - haven't tried the BFG's though.
If you want something with more of a tread there is a Pirreli Corsa System tire but they want big $$$ for them.
That said, I still would consider the BFG's..it would just really limit the use of the car. They're cheap enough to blow through during the cold season..maybe get another tire in a few months. I dunno. I am gonna look more into it. I appreciate the info you provided. It's amazing the difference in width between brands. Not in the market for 500plus dollar tires any time soon so I will see between R888, R1's and maybe a DR or something.
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Swore I heard the R8 that won TI last week was using the R888...
Here?
http://gtrlife.com/forums/topic/1446...ion-vs-t1-gtr/
Here?
http://gtrlife.com/forums/topic/1446...ion-vs-t1-gtr/
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Swore I heard the R8 that won TI last week was using the R888...
Here?
http://gtrlife.com/forums/topic/1446...ion-vs-t1-gtr/
Here?
http://gtrlife.com/forums/topic/1446...ion-vs-t1-gtr/
AWD will fare differently vs my setup. Most all the lambo guys run them.
I won't drive it THAT often but, I am expecting to blow through the first set of tires quick. I've got 5 years of catching up to do