so much choice.
I currently have the standard A048s fitted but they have seen better days so am looking for a replacement.
Originally I was thinking of going for the 888s’ but since then I have read that the R1R’s are a good alterative for road use. I notice they are 205’s up front but suppliers say they can be fitted to 6.5"-7" rims.
Any opinions?
If I stray from R888’s then I will go with Yoko AD08’s. Supposed to be better than R1R’s
Boothy
just found what looks like a decnt site for reviews
AD08 Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 - Tyre Reviews and Tests
R1R Toyo R1R - Tyre Reviews and Tests
I use 48 M comp in the dry and R1R in the wet.
Happy with this so far
Take these reviews with a pinch of salt (and individual comments like this!) as those reviews give 48s a 50% + recommendation in the wet when they can be lethal. Is that ‘50%’ a mortality statistic?
well the 888s got 86%
eek
in fairness 888@s are head and shoulders better than 48’s in the wet in my opinion.
Interesting, 48s i have are on their last legs. Going to move to 888s next
I too will need some new tyres soon and am looking at alternatives away from the AO48s.
At the moment I just can’t decide between the R1Rs or the 888s.
What’s the general consensus on here?
888 convert here
888’s. Brilliant in dry and I found them surprisingly excellent at a very wet Bedford few weeks back. Been told they are not so good once worn, but this brand new set far far far exceeded my expectations of grip in the wet. Was amazed
SNAP!
[quote=Porkie]888’s. Brilliant in dry and I found them surprisingly excellent at a very wet Bedford few weeks back. Been told they are not so good once worn, but this brand new set far far far exceeded my expectations of grip in the wet. Was amazed
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Couldn’t agree more - I have used them in quite literally all conditions (apart from in snow on a track!) and everything you said is spot on IMO.
Jonny
If it’s for road use mainly with a couple of track days I’d go with R1R’s - - very pleased with mine - very good in the wet and very good progression in the dry - will over heat in the dry on track if you stay out too long. I have not tried mine in freezing temps though so can’t comment on that. FYI I use AO48’s on dry track and R1R’s on the road / wet track - having 2 sets of wheels really helps…
Matt
My r1r’s have seen lots of wet slippery road use and stood up well so far, only downside is a softer sidewall so less steering feel and general fogginess compared to the OE yoko’s.
I went for the R1R’s in the end, first impressions are very good
Also tried a bit of roof off driving on the way to fitting
Its all about the roof off for us S2 homo’s!!! 
Mine will be off this afternoon too!!!
See this… this is for you
hahahaha
I thought you couldn’t get R1R’s in Exige sizes… that’s 
Edit to say, what sort of future do these tyres have with regards the demise of 888’s & 48’s etc