For many I suppose you're right but doing the mileage I do I'd be prepared to buy new tyres every couple of years. If I went down the AD08s route they'd last 4-5 years, so I'd be happy to sacrifice a little longevity for increased performance, assuming R1-Rs do indeed offer that over AD08s.They wear quickly, especially in heat and only come with 6mm tread IIRC as opposed to 7-8mm with the AD08s.
The AD08s wear incredibly well - just what you need when you want an all round road/track tyre.
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What did the OP buy? I'm looking between Yoko AD08R (the new one) and Toyo R1R specifically for Wet Track. Don't care about dry as I've got other sets and another car.
Also, how does the PS3 compare? They're my road tyres, and I could stick them on for a Wet Track if they're comparable with AD08R and R1R?
For many I suppose you're right but doing the mileage I do I'd be prepared to buy new tyres every couple of years. If I went down the AD08s route they'd last 4-5 years, so I'd be happy to sacrifice a little longevity for increased performance, assuming R1-Rs do indeed offer that over AD08s.
I think you've already made your mind up, but what kind of mileage do you do?
Anyone looking for R1R'S , great price
http://www.tyretraders.com/tyresear...=1&cat=All&speed=All&Loading=All&tyreType=All
Another shout for RS-R's here, IMO why pay the premuim for a brand name when you get the same tyre and better all round tyre than the Toyo for cheaper.
I hate the federal rsr so much so I took them off and binned them! They squeal like hell and the car has so much less grip compared to good track tyres. Ill stick to v70's, michelin cups and dz03g only now.
Maybe on the clio it's different. My experience comes from 100's of trackdays in the r26r and 911 which have more weight and much more power than the clio.
I hate the federal rsr so much so I took them off and binned them! They squeal like hell and the car has so much less grip compared to good track tyres. Ill stick to v70's, michelin cups and dz03g only now.
I can understand they might be poor on bigger cars just the same as 888's are.
Yeah I have friends with stuff like escort cosworths and evos who have found even the G compound 888s go off way to quickly.
All valid points. If the clio can get away with using the cheaper track tyres and still perform and not disappoint on track then that's awesome. Low power and low weight definitely has advantages to lol.
I think ill go with a set of R1R's for my clio in that case.
I hate the federal rsr so much so I took them off and binned them! They squeal like hell and the car has so much less grip compared to good track tyres. Ill stick to v70's, michelin cups and dz03g only now.
You need to change your suspension on your r26r then :rasp:
Anyone looking for R1R'S , great price
http://www.tyretraders.com/tyresear...=1&cat=All&speed=All&Loading=All&tyreType=All
Does anyone happen to know when the new AD08R will be available to buy in the UK?
While I appreciate the R1-R is a very well-reviewed tyre, I get the impression it's best application is in wet weather, and using it on track in the dry may result in heavy wear or damage.Buy the R1R for under 250 quid already listed in this thread?
For 90% dry running I would just use 888's Tim they aren't as quick in the dry as Dunlops etc but they are very good in the wet just got to be careful of standing water
Sorry my bad I must admit I only read a few of the above posts and responded to the 90% dry requirement lol!Cheers James but I'm not sure I'm ready to run 888s as a road tyre with the occasional track day thrown in every year
My R1r are used on the road in all weather, wear doesn't seem to be too bad tbh, as for damage if you're really pushing on in the dry you can get the blocks to slightly melt/feather but that's really pushin on a demanding road, I thought they were guff in the dry at first but as soon as I had worn them in and give them a bit of scrubbing they've been faultless, can put it in 2 a corner and stamp on the throttle and it just grips and pulls you round
I want to stop carrying Michelin PS2's and R888's and just find one tyre that does both heavy rain and damp. Been looking at the R1R's but didn't really think about the 595's. I will have a look into the AD08's.
For 90% dry running I would just use 888's Tim they aren't as quick in the dry as Dunlops etc but they are very good in the wet just got to be careful of standing water