Are R888R tires street legal?

Toyo Tires’ successor to the Proxes R888, the Proxes R888R, aims to improve grip and responsiveness for the hardcore enthusiasts and racers that require a street-legal, DOT tire.

How many miles can you get out of Toyo R888R?

Toyo R888R on streets? 6000-8000 miles realistically. Good for driving to the track and back and very limited weekend trips or very short commutes. No race tire is going to be very good in wet unless it’s designed for wet (super soft rubber).

Are Toyo R888R good on a track?

Remarkably useful in the wet and even down to quite low temperatures, and works very well on a track as long as you limit your sessions to say 6-8 laps. After this again the transition into slightly less predictable begins and the car just becomes very slidey! The R888R was somewhere in between the two extremes.

Are Toyo Proxes R888R loud?

Yes they are loud.

Where are Toyo R888R made?

Georgia
About Toyo Tires® Many of the tires are built in the United States at their state-of-the-art factory in White, Georgia.

Are Toyo tires street legal?

IT IS ILLEGAL TO USE THESE TIRES ON PUBLIC ROADS.

What is the difference between R888 and R888R?

The magic in the R888R is that you get the same awesome grip (could be even better) as the old R888 (non-R) but the R also retains the razor like handling by having a stiffer sidewall then the old R888. As I mentioned in my R888 review, the R888 tires are soft, much softer than the cups or whatever came with my car.

Are R888R good for cornering?

Yeah the two tires you mentioned 555R2 and R888R, the 555R2 is a drag radial and won’t be safe cornering hard. The R888R is a track tire and isn’t a bad choice, but won’t grip as well as a dedicated drag radial.

Are Toyo tires good for racing?

It’s the choice that defines how you live your life. Whether you’re driving on the street, racing at the track, or taking it off-road, Toyo Tires give your vehicle the performance to handle any terrain that comes your way.

How are Toyo R888 in the rain?

They are fine in rain- even the old r888s on my crazy RWD supra they are fine. Just don’t drive like a moron and avoid standing water. This is absolutely correct. I had to keep it under 50 mph once, but was caught in a massive downpour.

Are Toyo AT tires quiet?

To provide a comfortable space inside the vehicle with greater silence, Toyo Tires has developed a new device that effectively reduces resonance in tire cavities (tire cavity noise), which is one source of vehicle interior noise.

What are Toyo tires known for?

Toyo Tires is most popular for trucks, SUVs, and crossovers. While its performance tires are still highly rated, buyers tend to go for Michelin or Pirelli models instead. Toyo tires perform well in rugged terrain and where strong traction counts the most.

Can you drive Toyo R888R in rain?

The Toyo Proxes R888 tires can be driven in the rain and in fact in moderately heavy rain.