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 Takedown
Senior User  Location: Holland Registered: 18 Oct 2012 Posts: 845 Status: Offline |
Post #1
Ive just bought some trackday/sprintevent wheelsnew High Gloss black Pro Race 1.2 with new 205/40/17 Toyo R888 in the medium compound , as i also will be driving these on the streets the 18" Volks will get another makeover and will be swapping wheels every once and then.. Ive only read good reviews on the R888s, other that they wear down pretty quick your thoughts????????? |
 Posted 22nd Jan 2013 at 11:07
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silky
Seasoned Pro  Location: Chelmsford, Essex Registered: 29 Dec 2002 Posts: 3,470 Status: Offline |
Post #2
Wear down very quick, not very good in the wet but I found them awesome in the dry.If you can leave them as just track tyres then I would, unless they do minimal road miles |
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Posted 22nd Jan 2013 at 11:22
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jeffers
Forum Admin Location: Leeds Registered: 14 Dec 2003 Posts: 3,702 Status: Offline |
Post #3
Decent track tyre for the money, I wouldn't be using them on the road myself as they wear pretty quick but it's your money.________________________________________ Team Running Engine again!Team Negative Camber! My Budget track engine build thread! Now appearing at a Trackday near you!!  |
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Posted 22nd Jan 2013 at 11:36
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eliotrw
Seasoned Pro  Location: Southwark Registered: 18 Jul 2010 Posts: 4,864 Status: Offline |
Post #4
I've heard very good things about Federal RSR as a road tyre but I don't think they sell them in '6 compatible sizes...________________________________________ Ex- Phase 3 China GTi-6 T-Reg |
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Posted 22nd Jan 2013 at 11:45
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stan_306gti6
Forum Admin Location: Kent Registered: 18 Jan 2004 Posts: 21,768 Status: Offline |
Post #5
I wouldn't use any other tyre now personally. However, with that in mind I don't do many wet miles so they may not suit someone who wants an everyday tyre.________________________________________ "Supercharged - 454.1bhp/317.5lb/ft"Peugeot 306 GTi-6 2000 (X), Moonstone  |
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Posted 22nd Jan 2013 at 13:01
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staley_306
Regular Location: Leicester Registered: 12 Nov 2011 Posts: 238 Status: Offline |
Post #6
There a good trackday tyre. Getting expensive now days.Have used kumho V70's and there as good as the 888's. Going to try these federal RSR's next. |
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Posted 22nd Jan 2013 at 13:10
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rikky
🦔 Location: cheshire Registered: 28 Feb 2004 Posts: 26,796 Status: Offline |
Post #7
stan_306gti6 wrote: However, with that in mind I don't do ________________________________________ 306 rallye reproduction decals (full sets/individual decals) | 306 b-pillar textured vinyl weatherstrips306 slam panel esso stickers | 306 yellow / orange / pension fund red side door badges gti6 inlet manifold badges | 306 rear boot badges (p2/p3) winner of Extraction of toys from prams with outstanding vigour award 2009 [source: gti6 owners club] |
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Posted 22nd Jan 2013 at 13:19
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braymond
Seasoned Pro  Location: Brighton Registered: 20 Aug 2008 Posts: 1,163 Status: Offline |
Post #8
Its obviously not a tyre designed for wet use as such, but equally don't be scared into thinking the first drop of rain will have you careering off the road. I've done a fair few road and track miles on these in the wet they were alright. Avoid deep motorway puddles though as they don't disperse the same volume of water as many road tyres so tend to aquaplane easier________________________________________ Rallye-RNurburgring article |
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Posted 22nd Jan 2013 at 13:46
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beez_neez_gt
Seasoned Pro  Location: @ de limit of adhesion ! Registered: 14 Oct 2008 Posts: 2,916 Status: Offline |
Post #9
Some good advice here because i keep hearing they are a bit ohh err in the wet but on tire ratings site people say they are ok in rain. This talk is mostly on forums talking pub talk.________________________________________ Pug fee`ver,Pick a Bogey, buy a Pug. Black 306 GTI 6 Standard, was 60k mileage, bargain!! Clicky: [url =http://www.306gti6.com]click here[/url] remove the space between [url & = |
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Posted 22nd Jan 2013 at 14:58
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Takedown
Senior User Location: Holland Registered: 18 Oct 2012 Posts: 845 Status: Offline |
Post #10
thx for the advice but nothing new that i havent already read... hahaahathx anyways, ive ordered a set  |
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Posted 23rd Jan 2013 at 18:35
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rallyeash
Seasoned Pro  Location: Devizes Registered: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 4,424 Status: Offline |
Post #11
Have used them for years. Tried Yoko A048's and felt R888's more predictable. Am looking at other options now due to the cost of R888's. ________________________________________ 230 hp 2.1 16v XU 205 rallye on jenveys Project thread here309 3dr K20 Type R |
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Posted 23rd Jan 2013 at 18:41
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Takedown
Senior User Location: Holland Registered: 18 Oct 2012 Posts: 845 Status: Offline |
Post #12
Anoyone tried REGAL RACER ( Goodyear factory)very cheap!!!! mate of mine uses them and is very happy with them.... Ill be buying a set of them to try... (2) theyre cheap! |
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Posted 23rd Jan 2013 at 18:55
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matt evans
Seasoned Pro  Location: Stourbridge Registered: 16 Sep 2009 Posts: 2,290 Status: Offline |
Post #13
I have some 195 50 15 Federal RS-R's on order for the 180 s**tter, much cheaper than R888's, and supposedly nearly as good, good enough for me anyway________________________________________ 1999 Astor Grey GTi-6 OEM+ (now gone...)2004 Aegean Blue 206 GTi 180 (also gone...) 2006 Skoda Fabia vRS in Sprint Yellow honestly3k wrote: Do you wrestle for a living matt? You sound like a monster  owain wrote: Nothing involving a 306 can be considered worthwhile. |
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Posted 23rd Jan 2013 at 19:09
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dangti6
aka JKshooter  Location: Taunton, Somerset Registered: 15 Jun 2006 Posts: 10,305 Status: Offline |
Post #14
What are people's thoughts on Toyo R1R's? About £170 cheaper than R888's for a set of 4 fitted. ________________________________________  |
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Posted 23rd Jan 2013 at 19:30
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Beagle_Hound
Junior User Location: Gloucester Registered: 12 Nov 2011 Posts: 53 Status: Offline |
Post #15
888's great in the dry. For track start them about 26-28 PSI cold and they need to be 32 PSI hot with no more than 15 degrees difference across the tyre. In the wet they are fine, still predictable, obviously not large amounts of standing water and they are no comparison to wet tyres.I'd be interested to hear about the R1R as they too are a List 1B tyre. Personally I think they would to wear more compared to the 888 since they have more 'blocks' and therefore this will generate more heat in the rubber and therefore potential to overheat if driven hard. |
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Posted 23rd Jan 2013 at 20:21
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Takedown
Senior User Location: Holland Registered: 18 Oct 2012 Posts: 845 Status: Offline |
Post #16
And how many psi for street use Beagle?thx for the input |
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Posted 23rd Jan 2013 at 20:58
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Beagle_Hound
Junior User Location: Gloucester Registered: 12 Nov 2011 Posts: 53 Status: Offline |
Post #17
Takedown wrote: And how many psi for street use Beagle? thx for the input Sorry, no idea. I got the above details from Toyo's technical and motorsport manager. Try starting at 26 PSI cold and see what they are at after a drive, and go from there. Can't imagine they last very long on the road though. |
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Posted 23rd Jan 2013 at 22:35
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rob gti6
Senior User  Location: Gloucester Registered: 15 Apr 2004 Posts: 844 Status: Offline |
Post #18
I love my 888's on track and on the road, they do keep you alert when there’s a decent amount of standing water. I can’t remember what PSI I ran on the road, I know on track it was around 24/26 to start with from memory, then after a session out adjusted each corner as required, obviously that all depends weather temps too. Depending on your driving style I can’t see you getting them to track temperatures?! So maybe start at 28 and go from there. You won’t be disappointed with them, enjoy. ________________________________________ P1 306 GTI6 X2P2 306 GTI6 P3 306 GTI6 205 GTI 1.9 Peugeot Sport Club UK Gloucestershire Group Leader |
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Posted 23rd Jan 2013 at 23:11
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stan_306gti6
Forum Admin Location: Kent Registered: 18 Jan 2004 Posts: 21,768 Status: Offline |
Post #19
rob gti6 wrote: You won’t be disappointed with them, enjoy. ^^This  ________________________________________ "Supercharged - 454.1bhp/317.5lb/ft"Peugeot 306 GTi-6 2000 (X), Moonstone |
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Posted 23rd Jan 2013 at 23:40
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Takedown
Senior User Location: Holland Registered: 18 Oct 2012 Posts: 845 Status: Offline |
Post #20
THx they will be deliverd tomorrow with the new wheels.. ill take some pics , for my project topic cheers guys |
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Posted 24th Jan 2013 at 19:25
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eliotrw
Seasoned Pro Location: Southwark Registered: 18 Jul 2010 Posts: 4,864 Status: Offline |
Post #21
Wheres everyone getting the federal rsrs then? id love them in 205 45 16________________________________________ Ex- Phase 3 China GTi-6 T-Reg |
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Posted 24th Jan 2013 at 19:29
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