a048r/ r888

[final abode]

what are peoples views on the yoko a048r and toyo r888? are these safe on uk roads considering the weather we get

 

[miketheman2k]

I had A048's on my lightweight Westfield - acceptable in mild/dry weather on normal roads. Absolutely useless at the slightest glimpse of moisture.

Might have different characteristics on a heavier car though.

 

[Fred@BTM]

yeah, don't use them in the rain!

 

[final abode]

so they are a no no in the wet , even if you are just doing normal driving?

lotus and vauxhall vx220 come with them as standard , i know they are not everyday drivers, but is not risky on the manufacturers part for supplying them

 

[Fred@BTM]

they're ok, but you have the possiblity of being "caught out" in non dry weather

 

[final abode]

does the avon ACB10 come under the same category , any views on those

 

[S22 JGS]

in theory they should be ok in wet too.
Bikes have been using the same tyre design for years in dry and wet.