Long a fixture in amateur motorsports, Toyo Tires has excelled in finding unfulfilled niches. The company was among the first, for example, to recognize the import racing scene of the late ’90s, developing the Proxes RA-1 in suitable fitments.
How good was that tire? Some 25 years later, it’s still on the market.
The R888/R888R line began a decade later, and …
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We live in wonderful times when a 200TW "street" tire can wax a "previous generation" 40TW RR compound tire around a race track.
I've spend a lot of time driving the Toyo RR tires (and loved every lap) so it's nice to see the new Toyo R pick up the torch and run with it.
That said, seeing how the RE-71RS perform makes me think I've got to try a set for track days.
Being essentially on pace with the 71RS is a nice step up, but if it still lasts a bit longer than the 71RS on a heavier car (and/or experiences less heat soak during DE) that'll really make it another great option.
In reply to QuikMcshifterson :
TW numbers are as clear as mud, with no recognized scale across the board. Basically, each tire manufacturer sets the number on their own tire because that's what they think it should be.
Do we have any idea how long this new Toyo Proxes R can be expected to last? How does the wear rate compare to Super 200s?
Spec3 does not have a space between "spec" and "3" in the name of the class. Thanks!
I'm looking forward to 2025 with the new spec tire in Spec3; I was a big fan of the RR as a spec tire. I think it will also make for some interesting experiments for the ST/TT guys with the RC1 being a +1.6 tire, the R a +1.0, and the 0 modifier R7.
