[Fot] TOYOs

[Brian Schirano]

What's the sign/ do they bark? I never hear anything out of the TDs, they just slip a bit and I try not to lift
26A GT6+, 28 TR6Brian Schirano
585-305-0349 Cell 
BSchirano at yahoo.com 

    On Friday, November 10, 2017, 10:14:00 AM EST, <gt6steve at aol.com> wrote:  
 
 I loved the proxes and found they would warn me just before breakaway.  Once I learnt the clues they got fast for me. I didn't know they were available again.


-----Original Message-----
From: Scott Janzen via Fot <fot at autox.team.net>
To: Brian Schirano <bschirano at yahoo.com>
Cc: 'Friends of Triumph' Triumph <fot at autox.team.net>
Sent: Fri, Nov 10, 2017 3:10 am
Subject: Re: [Fot] TOYOs

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
585-305-0349 Cell 
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