Toyo proxes r888 vs. Nitro 555r
03-08-2018, 05:36 PM
#1
Toyo proxes r888 vs. Nitro 555r Curious if anyone has run both and your thoughts on which one you thought was better. Both have 100 AA UTQG rating, but sounds as if the r888 has a stiffer sidewall. I'll either run a 295/30/18 r888 or 305/35/18 555r.
I want a tire that lasts around 15k miles and looking for more traction than my current nt05s provide without breaking the bank. I know there are better options, but I refuse to pay over $600 for 2 tires. I can get the r888 for $438 shipped and the 555r for $532 shipped.
I'm assuming with heater hose mod in the rear with 305/35/18 555r I'll need to BFH mod the inner fenders at minimum, but might be able to squeeze the 295/30/18 r888s in with no modification. I assume the 555r will provide slightly better straight line performance, but is it worth the extra $100? I have a separate set of 15s I run at the track so I won't run these on the track at all.
I'll probably purchase within this next week so figured id double check to get some opinions first. I'm leaning towards 555r as of now. Any info is much appreciated.
I want a tire that lasts around 15k miles and looking for more traction than my current nt05s provide without breaking the bank. I know there are better options, but I refuse to pay over $600 for 2 tires. I can get the r888 for $438 shipped and the 555r for $532 shipped.
I'm assuming with heater hose mod in the rear with 305/35/18 555r I'll need to BFH mod the inner fenders at minimum, but might be able to squeeze the 295/30/18 r888s in with no modification. I assume the 555r will provide slightly better straight line performance, but is it worth the extra $100? I have a separate set of 15s I run at the track so I won't run these on the track at all.
I'll probably purchase within this next week so figured id double check to get some opinions first. I'm leaning towards 555r as of now. Any info is much appreciated.
03-08-2018, 05:52 PM
#2
TECH Junkie
Depending on what you are looking for on the street traction wise I would skip the 555R. I would go with the Nt05R and as long as you don't drive like a jerk off every stop light/ stop sign you can get 15,000 out of them and they handle very good.
I do not have any experience with the R888 but I did with the 555R & Nt05R.
I do not have any experience with the R888 but I did with the 555R & Nt05R.
03-09-2018, 08:24 AM
#6
R888s are the same as the NT05R/NT01. Same compound. Difference is in the sidewall.
NT05R handle well and have decent traction. They also do last a fair bit longer than say a Mickey Thompson, while handling better, but gripping worse. If you air them down to say 12-14# they can hook when hot. Otherwise, driving around at say 25# at normal street temps, they aren't a whole lot better than a regular tire in terms of straight line grip.
NT05R handle well and have decent traction. They also do last a fair bit longer than say a Mickey Thompson, while handling better, but gripping worse. If you air them down to say 12-14# they can hook when hot. Otherwise, driving around at say 25# at normal street temps, they aren't a whole lot better than a regular tire in terms of straight line grip.
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03-09-2018, 11:10 AM
#8
TECH Veteran
I just got these in from Jegs. Toyo Proxes drag radials. They suppose to be badass.
03-09-2018, 11:20 AM
#9
TECH Veteran
Mine are 315/35/17 by the way
03-09-2018, 03:35 PM
#11
Ive ran both...the r888 has a stiffer sidewall so handles alot better. On the street they hook about the same but im sure at a drag strip the 555r would grip slightly better since it has a softer sidewall. Either one is a decent option just really depends what you want.
03-09-2018, 07:53 PM
#12
Quiet storm, for the r888s.. how long did they last for you? If they have about the same traction on the street id say it may be worth saving $100 to go with those..
What's your set up and power level? Did you need to prewarm them to make them stick or did they do well without? Thanks
What's your set up and power level? Did you need to prewarm them to make them stick or did they do well without? Thanks
03-10-2018, 01:36 PM
#17
If they are doing well with 500rwhp I should be good at 450. How long have you had them? Any indication of how long they might last? Im finding that most people that run the r888s have good things to say from what I'm finding in my searching.
