Toyo R1R Performance tyres - Reviews / Opinions Wanted

[guile]

I ran R1R's back in the UK and they were stellar in the wet compared to R888's.

Just watch out for the wide shoulder on them, it's like running a 10mm wider tyre for fitment purposes.

thanks mate, i'll keep that in mind. the 88 load rating has pretty much cancelled these out though. things like that wouldn't normally bother me but after 2 defects in 12 months i'm pulling my head in a bit...

[guile]

I'm running 225/45/17 Hankooks RS3's as they were only a few bucks more than KU36's and the track guys rave on about them

these haven't popped up in my search yet but i'll have a look for them. thanks for the heads up...

[14nce]

Kmart haha

KU36 - 23545R17 - KUMHO > Tyres | Kmart Tyre & Auto Service

have to be cheaper somewhere else I would assume! I got mine from Option1 a couple of years ago

[guile]

Kmart haha

KU36 - 23545R17 - KUMHO > Tyres | Kmart Tyre & Auto Service

have to be cheaper somewhere else I would assume! I got mine from Option1 a couple of years ago

thanks mate but for the s3 8p3 tyre sizes are a bit different:

KUMHO KU36 22540R18
Size: 22540R18
Load Rating: 92
Speed Rating: W
$295.00 Kmart

Option 1 want $308 a corner.

so far its tyrepower then, i just have to check that they are quoting the right model and size as its far cheaper than all other suppliers...

[HaydEn]

I'd also like to add the R1R will last more than twice as long as the. 36


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[nat225]

Try tempe tyre sydney.
With good alignment and proper racing line driving, they should last more than 10,000km

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[nat225]

A Renault driver at Renault Happy Laps I met said his had done 18,000km

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[nat225]

Tyre wear is subjective and depends heavily on the driver right foot.

My friend's mk6 gti killed his front dunlop gt sport in under 10,000km.

[Diesel_vert]

nat225 makes a very good point. To add further:

Once the car is set-up, it is the drivers' job to get the most speed out of the tires without overusing them. "The pilot's driving style also
influences tire durability over a race distance: heavy breaking and aggressive overtaking manoeuvres, as well as hitting the curbs and rumble strips all have a negative effect on the tire wear. Avoiding these can all help to save the tires: in the end the drivers' job is to find the balance between performance and tire management. Finally, the condition of the track's surface also affects the tire's lifetime. Some tracks are more abrasive than others," ...

Source: Racing tips from a tire engineer - Tire Technology International

[2000MN]

You could also check out the Falken RT615s they're avail in 225/40 & 92W loading also.

I had KU36s on my old R32 and loved them!