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    Toyo Tires launches Proxes R888R

    Toyo Tires has announced the Australia release of a new road-legal race tyre, Proxes R888R.

    The Proxes R888R is the evolution of the Proxes R888, delivering faster lap times and improved dry handling with no compromise on wet performance.

    With a range of fitments from 13 to 20-inches, the high-grip race compound is a bolt-on solution for club racers and performance enthusiasts. The state-of the-art tyre has a tread wear rating of 100 AA A and is available nationwide from Toyo Tires specialist motorsport tyre dealers.

    Proxes R888R offers an increased contact patch, with improved dry traction and consistent performance over multiple laps and heat cycles. The tyre’s aggressive design will also resonate with enthusiasts.

    “This is a tyre that will make stopwatches sing,” said Toyo Tyre & Rubber Australia technical manager Steve Burke.

    “Drivers testing the tyre locally reported they felt the confidence to push harder. R888R is an evolution of design and technology that will improve dry and wet performance for club enthusiasts, time attack racers and tarmac rally racers.

    “Proxes R888R is also durable and long-lasting, meaning more track days, more laps and less cost for drivers at all levels,” Mr Burke said.

    The new tyre retains the fast warm-up and progressive characteristics of the Proxes R888 while the new design sharpens steering precision and feedback through the car, increasing control and mid-corner speed.

    Proxes R888R’s speed is the result of a new casing design, with Rayon “Super-High” turn up carcass and steel side plies providing improved mid-corner grip for faster lap times and improved consistency.

    The contact patch is wider and larger, with the tread pattern featuring a lower groove ratio and a large block outer. A wide centre rib assists with water evacuation and helps improve wet performance.
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    Anyone considering these?
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      #3
      I run the Normal R888 on my track wheels so I guess I'll try them when I get through the current set.

      Only reason why I use the Toyo is because it's one of the cheapest semis on the market.

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        #4
        May consider these when the Z221's are worn out. Durable and long lasting sounds good to me. I ran the Nitto NT01's which uses the same compound as the R888 with the main difference being the sidewall construction and tread pattern and they lasted ages. So the R888R sounds very promising.
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          #5
          Good to see them continuing to support 13" wheels. Needs more 225/45R15 though.

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            #6
            I drove a Pulsar Challenge racecar fitted with both R888s and R888Rs back to back at SMSP and as you expect there are some improvements in the new release. In terms of value for money it's not a bad choice. If you're looking for that outright grip.... they're not quite as good as the go to semi-slick tyres offered by Yokohama Advan or Hankook.
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