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Currently running the stock 245/35/19 super sports in the front and 265/35/19 in the rear. Wanted to get R888rs for the rear at 295/30/19. Wanted to know if it would be possible/practical to run that in the rear with super sports at 275/35/19 in the front.
Sorry, not too knowledgable about tires so wanted your guys opinions. Thank you.
hello,
I am running 265 R888 in the rear with the stock tires up front. The 295 should fit ont he stock wheels however they are going to be LOUD. that is my one complaint so I am changing to 295 SuperSports for daily and may just keep the R888 for 1/4 mile days.
275 is going to be too wide in the front. i am going up to a 9.5 front and to most i would do it a 265 but even that will look "bulgy". when i was working with the wheel company he said its best to look up "2x5 on x.x wheel" and see how it looks. this s one i pulled off another forum. this is a 275 on an 8.5" wheel which is the stock front
hello,
I am running 265 R888 in the rear with the stock tires up front. The 295 should fit ont he stock wheels however they are going to be LOUD. that is my one complaint so I am changing to 295 SuperSports for daily and may just keep the R888 for 1/4 mile days.
275 is going to be too wide in the front. i am going up to a 9.5 front and to most i would do it a 265 but even that will look "bulgy". when i was working with the wheel company he said its best to look up "2x5 on x.x wheel" and see how it looks. this s one i pulled off another forum. this is a 275 on an 8.5" wheel which is the stock front
Dope thank you for the response. So if I run 265/35/19 super sports in the front with 295/30/19 R888s in the back I should be ok on the stock 19in? Again sorry if its a noob question. Thanks in advance.
hello,
I am running 265 R888 in the rear with the stock tires up front. The 295 should fit ont he stock wheels however they are going to be LOUD. that is my one complaint so I am changing to 295 SuperSports for daily and may just keep the R888 for 1/4 mile days.
275 is going to be too wide in the front. i am going up to a 9.5 front and to most i would do it a 265 but even that will look "bulgy". when i was working with the wheel company he said its best to look up "2x5 on x.x wheel" and see how it looks. this s one i pulled off another forum. this is a 275 on an 8.5" wheel which is the stock front
How noisy at e the R888 noisy on the highway?
I was planning on running R888 on my new wheels.
I have run the following semi slicks:
Falken Azenis RT 615 - no noise from memory - loved these
Nitto Invo - AWESOME, no noise at all but not fitted to a performance car - BMW 325i (not a true semi slick)
Nitto NT 05 - noisy as hell, put me off running semi's on the road.
My 265's fitted to my factory 8.5" front wheels don't have any bulge.
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I personally decided to go for the Bridgestone re-71r in a 285 for the rear of my car as it is still a semi slick but does better in the rain then the r888s and is also a better size for the 9.5 inch wheel.
Just ordered the r888rs in 295/30-19 should arrive soon planning on doing the same thing you are doing but putting my 265/35-19 dunlops in front. Will update with result
The r888rs have arrived and they are HUGE not much confidence in these fitting but have yet to call any shops to see if they would even try. As soon as i get one to install them i will update again.
The r888rs have arrived and they are HUGE not much confidence in these fitting but have yet to call any shops to see if they would even try. As soon as i get one to install them i will update again.
Hey man shop that said they will do it has been closed over the weekend and we set up a time for next week since it has been quite cold this week and i dont want then to crack within the first week. Just to confirm you also have 295s running on your stock 9.5 rim?
Hey man shop that said they will do it has been closed over the weekend and we set up a time for next week since it has been quite cold this week and i dont want then to crack within the first week. Just to confirm you also have 295s running on your stock 9.5 rim?
Got the rears on today. My other rears were done so I couldn't throw them onto my fronts. Ordered a set of 275/35/19 100Y PSS for the fronts. Will let you guys know if they rub. Should be here Monday and will get installed sometime in the week. Pictures attached. If you want to follow the IG its @copper.wire
Got the rears on today. My other rears were done so I couldn't throw them onto my fronts. Ordered a set of 275/35/19 100Y PSS for the fronts. Will let you guys know if they rub. Should be here Monday and will get installed sometime in the week. Pictures attached. If you want to follow the IG its @copper.wire
Sedan. 295/30/19 100Y
That's really cool! Are you using these r888's for daily driving or just for track? I know the utqg's on these are crazy low but definitely sticky. What tire pressure (psi) are you putting in it?
Got the rears on today. My other rears were done so I couldn't throw them onto my fronts. Ordered a set of 275/35/19 100Y PSS for the fronts. Will let you guys know if they rub. Should be here Monday and will get installed sometime in the week. Pictures attached. If you want to follow the IG its @copper.wire
That's really cool! Are you using these r888's for daily driving or just for track? I know the utqg's on these are crazy low but definitely sticky. What tire pressure (psi) are you putting in it?
Let them loose a little last night on some straights and can say the grip compared to super sports is a night and day difference. 34 psi
Originally Posted by RDO247
Awesome, can update us on how noisy these are?
Looks super tough...
There's a decent amount of road noise but nothing unbearable. Valves closed with the windows up is a bit noisy. Haven't been on the highway yet but city driving I can't really hear anything with the windows down and/or the music on.
There's a decent amount of road noise but nothing unbearable. Valves closed with the windows up is a bit noisy. Haven't been on the highway yet but city driving I can't really hear anything with the windows down and/or the music on.[/QUOTE]
I do have a AWE Track Edition exhaust which gives just the right of in cabin rumble which may mask some road noise.
Did you get a full wheel alignment when fitting the new tyres as my standard alignment destroyed my original tyres?
Keep us updated on how the R888's go over the next couple of months, a review on wet and dry traction, wear & road noise as the tyres progress will help me out heaps.
There's a decent amount of road noise but nothing unbearable. Valves closed with the windows up is a bit noisy. Haven't been on the highway yet but city driving I can't really hear anything with the windows down and/or the music on.
I do have a AWE Track Edition exhaust which gives just the right of in cabin rumble which may mask some road noise.
Did you get a full wheel alignment when fitting the new tyres as my standard alignment destroyed my original tyres?
Keep us updated on how the R888's go over the next couple of months, a review on wet and dry traction, wear & road noise as the tyres progress will help me out heaps.
Why didnt you fit R888's on the front???[/QUOTE]
We had some rain here today but didn't get a chance to mash it. Dry traction is amazing even with no fronts. Car accelerates 0-80 with a lot less wheel spin. No alignment as of yet. Will keep you updated. Also, a buddy of mine who drives an F10 M5 ran his stock Pirellis up front and threw R888s in the back. Also saw someone at Shift S3ctor run 305 Nt05s in the back with PSS up front and he said he had no issues.
How do the 295/30/19s feel at speed on the 9.5" wheels? Have you pushed the car over 140,160,180 mph? I'm thinking of going the same route for a dedicated speed event setup. I have 305s on 10.5" wheels for around town and short sprints, but the car doesn't feel safe over 140mph with that setup. I'm not sure if it's the tire, the width or combo using 15mm spacers. I've hit 200mph with the stock size tires but I'm looking for traction that's not offered in stock sizes. I think the R888r should do the job.
One shop wound not even touch it and another said they could not get the bead to sit correctly. I guess thats what i get for trying to go to big name brand tire shops but i dont give up that easy i will go to every tire shop around until someone installs it for me just have to find time for it now.
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