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

[George3]

Mark Fox wrote:

George,

"about 3 seconds on a 60 second lap" for Hoosiers?

That is probably liberal for 60 seconds. PMR did a test at SP, same car, driver and R-6 Vs. R-1, they found R-1's to be 2 seconds slower. The car was either an S2 firehawk or 968 firehawk and times I would estimate to be around 1:30 + or -.

The tire has very consistent handling characteristics and would be a good option for you. I haven't been on R-6's since 11/07 at VIR, but they may exhibit a very slightly more aggressive initial turn in than the R-1's. Hope this helps.

Great info, Mark. . . .
So, if the benchmark tire is the R-1. . . .

One last question, which tire. . . the BFG R-1 or Toyo R888 would be the better tire for grip and longevity?