Toyo was a sponsor of many competitions and sports like Formula Drift Japan, and Robby Gordon respectively Leicester, Fortuna Düsseldorf, AC Milan, and UFC. They are one of the largest tire designers that received a great reputation due to its products. An outstanding competition tire produced by them is Toyo Proxes R888R. This model is a DOT competition tire designed to meet the needs of many drivers of sports cars used in racing competitions.
Above all, it benefits from a race winning R rubber compound shaped into a racing tread pattern. Large tread blocks on the outside tread boost lateral grip for superb handling ability. Wide linear groove along with special lateral grooves with claw aspect allow rapid water drainage. As a result, this model puts more rubber on the asphalt for rapid stops and precise steering. Due to heat resistant rubber compound, this model performs at 160°F to 220°F.
In contrast with a standard tire, competition tires present an advanced and race focused casing. The R888R features a 2 or 3-ply Rayon casing supporting two wide, high-tensile steel belts. While the spirally wound nylon reinforcement ply creates superior track stability and high durability necessary in high speed ranges. Toyo Proxes R888R is present on the US market in a wide range of sizes starting from 185/60R13 to 325/30ZR20, being the best fitment for BMW 4-Series, Porsche 911, Nissan GTR, Ford Mustang, and Toyota Supra.
Note: Engineers don't recommend using this model in wet conditions when is worn/shaved.
Features and benefits
- Best competition tire with UHP ability.
- Advanced R-tread compound provides consistent performance on the track.
- Wide center rib delivers excellent cornering performance.
- Claw-shaped tread grooves coupled with wide circumferential groove assist with wet traction, by rapid water dispersion.
- Optimized tread pattern enhanced braking, acceleration, and cornering power fast laps.
- Covered by a limited warranty.
