Chiselchst

I'm looking for people that have experience with running R888R Toyos versus any Michelin Cup series tire, for straight line traction only.

I was always under the impression that the Toyo R888R were better than any Michelin Cup Series Tire, for straight line traction. But looking at the ratings on tirerack.com, Michelin cup tires- I forgot the series - I have a higher rating on dry traction than the R888R.

I am only curious about straight line traction, not cornering ability.

I have only ran the Toyo R888R on my 750 whp car, and I'm seeking better grip for straight line rips.

I realize ideally I would be better getting a smaller diameter rear wheel and the smaller calipers for best traction, but I thought I would try to improve traction without having to spend that much money....

TIA

ls1wolf

The Michelins are great for a thousand or so miles at 80 degrees. Then anything below 70, they get rock hard. Have them on my c7 Z. Switching to the r888r. Plus the ride on the Michelin is so rough.

On my c6. The nt05r seems to be treating me well and we are identical power

glennd

I have tried several tires for street use. The tire I have been using for best street traction and reasonable cornering is the R888R that I switched to after the R888. I have widened stock Z06 C5 12" wheels. The tire size is 335/30/18. The only compaint I have is the tires are noisy.

PSSSSSHC6

I have seen a lot of big power cars have great luck with the 345/35R18 TOYO RR

Chiselchst

Thank you everyone for the input. When I initially switched over to the Toyo R888R, it was because all of the information I could find said it was the best tire for what I wanted to do. And I love the option of retaining a tire that provides good handling.

so I guess the best mod would be a driver mod, LOL.

the torque curve with the PD blower is almost tabletop flat and starts at a relatively low rpm. I'll just have to train my right foot better

SteveJewels

I have Michelin PSS 345/30 19's for road trips and Toyo R88R's for local stuff.

The Toyo's are a big step up in traction but I would like to have more.

I can probably get another season out of the R888R's. Then I will have to take a look at the RR's.

@glennd If your tires are too loud, call Borla.

I30

Nitto NT05's are pretty sticky, was using them at the drag strip until I went with slicks.

Pb82 Ronin

Maybe time for a better traction control system. Plenty of better computers out there.