Thanks guys, all looks positive for the Toyos. What is this rumor I had heard a
couple of times that they stick good, but when they let go you're gone. Is this
what you are talking about Scott? I can get a little drift out of the TDs on my
GT.
Thanks for the input.Brian
26A GT6+, 28 TR6Brian Schirano
585-305-0349 Cell?
BSchirano at yahoo.com
On Thursday, November 9, 2017, 9:20:26 PM EST, Scott Janzen <sjanzen at
me.com> wrote:
I?ve run the R888s for years; this year am running the R888Rs, which seem
slightly faster and more predictable. If you find R888s at this point they have
probably been on the shelf since 2016.The tires wear incredibly well and are
consistent.I?ve always been tempted to try the Hoosiers, just for comparison,
but what has deterred me are camber settings. ?The R888s on my GT6 like about
2.5 degrees of negative camber or more, and I?m told the bias plies only want 1
degree or less.?Thus, comparative sessions are impractical, and switching is a
real commitment.
I?ve watched similar cars running on the track with the two types of tires, and
my impression of Spridgets, at least, is that on TDs there is a lot more drift
in the turns than with the radials. ?That said, and I am sure that there are
differences between the cars and drivers, there are top three Spridgets in VRG
on both types of tires. ?Of course, they have a solid axle in the rear, so the
Toyos may not be operating under ideal conditions on those cars. ?When I talked
to Toyo they recommended 2.5-3 degrees of negative camber (even though their
website says 1-3).
I also hear the radials last longer, though my impression of the R888s is that
after 15 heat cycles or so, they lose a little grip and lap times creep up
slightly. ?However, seat of the pants says that is less the case with the new
R888Rs.
No question the toyos are cheaper - $144 at tire rack, versus $183 for the TDs
at Woodman.
No recent experience with the RA1s.
On Nov 9, 2017, at 4:14 PM, Brian Schirano via Fot <fot at autox.team.net>
wrote:
Hey Guys (and any women out there?)
OK, thinking about Toyo Proxes for my GT6 next year. 205/60x13. I run Hoosier
TD S's right now and have always. looking for opinions on these options, all
three are VRG approved for my car. Also anything you can warn me about
or?advice? for switching from bias ply to radials?? Just trying to get educated
at the moment, I see a lot of guys running these but have heard some bad
experience stories about spins from the learning curve or handling differences
R888RR888RA1
ThanksBrian
26A GT6+, 28 TR6Brian Schirano
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