Are Toyo R888R Tyres road legal?

The R888R is not simply an evolution of the existing model, it has been completely re-engineered to give improvements in all areas over the R888. These improvements mean it performs even better on track and surpasses the latest tyre labelling regulations so it is totally legal to use as a road tyre.

How long does R888R last?

Toyo R888R on streets? 6000-8000 miles realistically. Good for driving to the track and back and very limited weekend trips or very short commutes.

Are Toyo R888R noisy?

Yes they are loud.

Is the R888 street legal?

Ideal for road racing, track days and high performance driving schools, the Proxes R888 is the next-generation, street legal competition tire from Toyo Tires.

Are slicks road-legal UK?

Slick tyres : Gear up for competition. Slick tyres are exclusively designed for competition. Use on road is strictly prohibited.

Where are Toyo R888R made?

Many of the tires are built in the United States at their state-of-the-art factory in White, Georgia. To find the right tire for your vehicle as well as an authorized dealer, visit www.toyotires.com.

Are Toyo Proxes R888R directional?

We would like to inform you that Toyo Proxes R888R is an asymmetric tyre so it can be used in any position on the vehicle.

Are Toyo Proxes noisy?

These tires handle nicely and grip well in the rain. However, they are horrendously loud. If you want your car to sound like a truck running with mud tires then Toyo has made the perfect tire for you. If you care about noise then don’t even consider these.

Can I use slick tyres on the road?

Slick tyres are exclusively designed for competition. Use on road is strictly prohibited. The tread of a slick tyre is completely slick for unrivalled grip on dry. Using them on wet roads is just sheer recklessness.

Are slick tires street legal?

Slick tyres – tyres without water dispersing grooves cut into them – are highly effective on dry, warm asphalt. But they are also dangerous to untrained drivers, and when driving on anything other than dry, warm asphalt. They are not illegal on road cars, they are illegal when used on public roads.

Which Toyo Tyres are road legal in the UK?

Japanese tyre manufacturer Toyo Tires has announced the UK launch of its road-legal track tyre, the Proxes R888R. The tyre will be displayed at Autosport International, which begins tomorrow (8 January 2015). The tyre previously made its global debut at the Essen Motorshow in November.

Why choose the Toyo R888R tyre?

The Toyo R888R tyre is a complete solution for performance driving and track day enthusiasts as well as serious racers and is one of the only tyres in this class which allow you to legally drive your car to and from the circuit. IMPORTANT: Caution is required in extreme wet conditions due to limited anti-aquaplaning capabilities.

Is the Audi R888 tyre legal on the road?

Like the original R888, the new tyre will remain one of few commercially available tyres that will also surpass the latest tyre labelling regulations, making it legal to use on the road as well as the track.

Why choose the Proxes R888R tyre?

Faster cornering, longer lasting and more consistent, Proxes R888R translates power into lap times. Please check see our official Motorsport Dealer list for stock and availability aswell as the best possible knowledge and advice on getting the most from the R888R tyre.