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Is it worth changing Toyo Proxes T1-S to R888's
maximill666 - 18/3/09 at 08:26 PM

I have Toyo Proxes T1-S tyres fitted to my current wheels & I am going to upgrade to some team dynamic Pro race 1.2's but I was wondering whether I should fit the nearly new T1-S tyres I currently have to the new wheels or should I get some R888's instead.

The car is pretty much only going to be used on the road, but may do the odd track day.

Would there be a big difference in grip levels on the road?

Thanks,
Lee.


Daimo_45 - 18/3/09 at 08:33 PM

Also a good opportunity to go down to 13s to save weight, money and gain some suspension from higher tyre walls (if you're not running 13s already).


StevieB - 18/3/09 at 08:36 PM

R888's have more grip in the dry, but I find the T1's better in wet conditions.

I have 888's on the se7en and T1's on my elise - se7en used for trackdays/sunny driving with the odd tour thrown in, elise is the household 'runaround' used in all conditions.


Antnicuk - 18/3/09 at 08:45 PM

in answer to your question... will there more grip?,

Yes, huge amount in the dry.

Should you change?.... up to you! the benefit on track will make you smile.


coozer - 18/3/09 at 08:54 PM

I would keep them for touring and get a set of 13"1.2's with the 888's.

The cars look better with 13's and higher wall tyres. Just my opinion tho you understand

Steve


tcr - 22/3/09 at 06:57 PM

if ur after 888's try camskills £60 each delivered in less than a week. as for the wheels i ordered some 3 wks ago and was told last wk they got no castings so could be another 3wks at least
pro race 1.2's + 888's are a popular choice for sevens. iv found 15's better for road use