Disagree. Tried them pretty much all over the years.
In the dry yes an A048 and Dunlop Direzza has slightly more grip.
But in damp and wet conditions the R888 is miles better. Most of my Lotus chums have all switched to R888's from the original A048's as they are FAR better in the wet.... and in this country. Thats important!
Although the have gone up in price they are still great value and last better than most competition as well (maybe the old Dunlop DJ01's last even better)
I really rate them. I still run them on 4 of mycars. They work especially well on lighter cars in my experience.
These are FAR better than average when all things are considered and at £320 for new set of 16's they are great great value
what do you reccomend instead Fred?