SootySport Posted October 19, 2015 Author Share Posted October 19, 2015 Yes, went to Snetterton with them. Compared to the old 888's, dry grip is a little better, they do seem a little softer according to the thumbnail test. Wet grip is much better, I would say as good as R1R's which I used as well on the same day. Wasn't any standing water on the day but I can imagine they will cope a little better due to the single groove all the way round and deep but short grooves. No tramlining felt at all but this usually only becomes apparent once they wear more as with other well worn tyres. Progressive loss of grip? No, I would say much the same as the old uns. Overall very pleased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SootySport Posted October 19, 2015 Author Share Posted October 19, 2015 sootysport did you ever use these in the end ? be interested in feedback! they have them for £297 for 4 in my size on tyre leader so tempted to buy a set! Cheers paul £297????? Can't see how they can be that cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul n Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 yeah i know super cheap! german website tyre leader! i got that wrong, even cheaper.... £292 !!! https://www.tyreleader.co.uk/car-tyres/toyo/proxes-r888r/195-50-r15-82v-377051 many thanks for the feedback, I may get a set whilst they are this cheap! are your ones the GG compound? I hear they have also managed to get SG compound tyres through the EU testing as well which would make it the best new 1B tyre available i imagine if it is allowed but i can't see any compound specified on the list!? other option is the Nangkang in soft which is only £208 for 4 and they have very good reviews! https://www.tyreleader.co.uk/car-tyres/nankang/ns-2r/195-50-zr15-86w-79309 cheers Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhutch Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 £297? Can't see how they can be that cheap. Very good price isnt it, the 13" is a little more than the 15" on that site, but still £349.64 for four is not bad. Doesn't appear to list a Nankang NS-2R in Soft for 13", but four mediums in 13 is £219.56 from the same site. Will be buying something between now and next spring. Daniel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirmodawn1 Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 yeah i know super cheap! german website tyre leader! i got that wrong, even cheaper.... £292 !!! https://www.tyreleader.co.uk/car-tyres/toyo/proxes-r888r/195-50-r15-82v-377051 many thanks for the feedback, I may get a set whilst they are this cheap! are your ones the GG compound? I hear they have also managed to get SG compound tyres through the EU testing as well which would make it the best new 1B tyre available i imagine if it is allowed but i can't see any compound specified on the list!? other option is the Nangkang in soft which is only £208 for 4 and they have very good reviews! https://www.tyreleader.co.uk/car-tyres/nankang/ns-2r/195-50-zr15-86w-79309 cheers Paul That's damn good!!!! Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SootySport Posted October 19, 2015 Author Share Posted October 19, 2015 I have GG, referred to on Toyo website as 2G, think they are both the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man On The Clapham Omnibus Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Anyone experienced these: http://www.jjcraceandrally.com/kit-car/tyres/nankang-ns-2r-semi-slick-track-day-tyre-e-marked My son has a set on his Z4M Coupé and they seem pretty good and an excellent price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SootySport Posted October 19, 2015 Author Share Posted October 19, 2015 Anyone experienced these: http://www.jjcraceandrally.com/kit-car/tyres/nankang-ns-2r-semi-slick-track-day-tyre-e-marked My son has a set on his Z4M Coupé and they seem pretty good and an excellent price. Yes, been mentioned many times on the forum and a lot of members do have them and like them. Good price as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhutch Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Anyone experienced these: http://www.jjcraceandrally.com/kit-car/tyres/nankang-ns-2r-semi-slick-track-day-tyre-e-marked My son has a set on his Z4M Coupé and they seem pretty good and an excellent price. Literally is the other tyre being talk about in this thread.... look at the posts above....! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castlecroft Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Anyone experienced these: http://www.jjcraceandrally.com/kit-car/tyres/nankang-ns-2r-semi-slick-track-day-tyre-e-marked My son has a set on his Z4M Coupé and they seem pretty good and an excellent price. But not available in 13 inch,,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul n Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 they are available in 13inch.... and 1 pound cheaper at £50 a corner! https://www.tyreleader.co.uk/car-tyres/nankang/ns-2r/185-60-r13-84v-79307 only go up to 185 width so might not be great if you are running crazy power! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castlecroft Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Paul n, That's the problem, we have a BEC and do hill climbs so preferably need a wider 205. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul n Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Yeah could be an issue if you running lists of power ! Don't know why they don't make a wider 13 ! The R888R is done in all sizes. I think I will go for them seeing they are only £90 extra in my size ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAFKARM Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Whats the wear rate like on the R888Rs? My 595 RSRs are reaching the end of their life after 3.5 years, a good 10000 miles and numerous track days.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhutch Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 My 595 RSRs are reaching the end of their life after 3.5 years, a good 10000 miles and numerous track days.... Sounds like my yokohama A539's , 2.5 years of autosolos, odd club level auto tests, 3k a year road miles, I have just bought a new pair and put the fronts on the rear. Not bad for £300 Daniel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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