Recommendations for Semi-Slick Tyres

[Peter Jones]

Avoid the R888, they are too pressure sensitive, side walls are crap and generally feel like AIDS.

Must be dependant on the weight and characteristics of the vehicle they're fitted to, I've never experienced any of these issues with mine.

I run 23 PSI which is the manufacturer recommended pressure for the weight of the cars and the length of the events I run. I initially tried a range of pressures and didn't notice any great difference a few psi either side of that.

Mine have big sidewalls being 185/60/14 and they are very stiff compared to road tyres in the same size. No signs of sidewall damage after many off road excursions and jumps off ripple strips.

I'm unsure about your last comment though - What does AIDS feel like?

[the scotsman]

apparently these guys are the cheapest place for toyo's

Taleb Tyres : Semi Slicks - Toyo R888

maybe give them a call?
no connection, never used them, but was talking to a guy at Eastern Creek yesterday who mentioned them.
Peter, im with you never had an issue with running toyo's but all semislicks will go squishy if not at the correct pressure...

[FLAUNTT]

RE 55's are what I run , very good option. Dunlop Z03 are also very good. A cheaper alternative in dunlop may be the Supersport race, pretty grippy and seam to hold up ok.

[Evaded Motorsport]

Must be dependant on the weight and characteristics of the vehicle they're fitted to, I've never experienced any of these issues with mine.

I run 23 PSI which is the manufacturer recommended pressure for the weight of the cars and the length of the events I run. I initially tried a range of pressures and didn't notice any great difference a few psi either side of that.

Mine have big sidewalls being 185/60/14 and they are very stiff compared to road tyres in the same size. No signs of sidewall damage after many off road excursions and jumps off ripple strips.

I'm unsure about your last comment though - What does AIDS feel like?

AIDS feels like R888's .

You would have to be the first person I have come across that hasn't noticed a difference. Even guys I know who are sponsored by Toyo mention their pressure sensitivity. I do agree it is a case of person and vehicle but they are the one tyre I would never go for again unless i needed a cheap set for a weekend sprint or hill climb in a hurry.

[seangti]

Anyone had 1st hand experience with the Federal 595 RS-r?

Opinions for street and track driving if I were to only run one set for everything?

[vwsport]

If you are looking for one set for everything I've had Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 'Star Spec' running on my car for about 6 months they've been awesome, I paid around $1400 for set of 4 225/40/18, good ride even though very stiff sidewall so no rolling and fantastic grip

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[Water Boy]

AIDS feels like R888's .

You would have to be the first person I have come across that hasn't noticed a difference. Even guys I know who are sponsored by Toyo mention their pressure sensitivity. I do agree it is a case of person and vehicle but they are the one tyre I would never go for again unless i needed a cheap set for a weekend sprint or hill climb in a hurry.

So what tyre would you run mate. And also if your mates are sponsored by Toyo and not happy wouldnt they move on???

[Evaded Motorsport]

So what tyre would you run mate. And also if your mates are sponsored by Toyo and not happy wouldnt they move on???

They like them, they just mention they are pressure sensitive. I put my choices up before.

Dunlop DJ03
RE55s
Advan A050
Kumho V70A

[kaanage]

What do people think of the Toyo Proxes R1R?

Tommie went pretty well with them at Winton (while his car was running properly) and they look like they wouldn't be totally useless in the wet.

[Water Boy]

What do people think of the Toyo Proxes R1R?

Tommie went pretty well with them at Winton (while his car was running properly) and they look like they wouldn't be totally useless in the wet.

Good price fro Trackside race n rally in Kilsyth.

Remember there is a world wide tyre shortage atm.