Hoosiers vs. either Toyo RA1's, R888's, Nitto NT01's, etc.

[betegh9]

George3 wrote:

Just got back from the new Lightning course at NJMP. I was running the Toyo R888's. Gotta say I was impressed with the tires. Better grip than the RA1's (IMHO).

I'm still learning the Lightning track and the asphalt was very hot these past 2 days... got a little rotation, but didn't want to push it. Many that did went off, for one reason or another (but this is not a track review )

Next event is at the Glen with the R888's. If they do well there . . . well, then . . . (?)

I understand that the R888's are stickier than the RA-1's, but I heard, first hand, that they WILL heat cycle out. Just don't know how many heat cycles. The Nitto (subsidiary of Toyo) NT-01 has a stiffer sidewall, large treadblocks and the same compound as the RA-1. If you want a tire to drive on the street, track and AX, the NT-01 is probably the tire........If you want to WIN, Get Hoosiers or GY slicks. Here is the order of tires based on SPEED:

Goodyear slicks or Hoosier slicks. Non DOT
Hoosier A6's for qualifying, TT, AX
Kumho V-710
Hoosier R6's, BFG R-1's
Toyo R888
Nitto NT-01
Toyo RA-1 being discontinued this yr.

I am sure that there are more tires out there, but I focused on tires mostly used in AX and track. This order is also based on weather conditions being warm and dry. In 30 degree and dry, the R888 may be the top dog tire. Also, the difference between the fastest and slowest tire is probably about 3 seconds on a 60 second lap.
I love my RA-1's, and I am undecided yet which replacement tire I will get next............ can anyone convince me??


hock:hock::dude: