Toyo R888 vs Hoosier R6 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

pyr0b0y · 10-03-2012, 03:55 PM

I've been running an R888 setup on my camaro for track days, running a 295/19 in the front and a 305/19 in the rear. To say the least, they make a HUGE difference on the track. They provide a ton of grip. My R888's are at the end of their life and I need to buy a new set of track tires. I've been looking at the Hoosier R6. I would want to run a 295/30/19 up front, and a 325/30/19 in the rear. Keep in mind, these would not be for street driving, and just for the track.

How does the R6 stack up against the R888?

pyr0b0y · 10-04-2012, 10:46 AM

bump?

jeremywes · 10-04-2012, 01:50 PM

The R6 is a much softer compound and will not last as long as the 888's but they are incredible once they get some heat in'em. I would not go to R6's unless you have some suspension mods to stiffen things up. You might also find that the off-setting 295/325 will promote a little more understeer.

pyr0b0y · 10-04-2012, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jeremywes

The R6 is a much softer compound and will not last as long as the 888's but they are incredible once they get some heat in'em. I would not go to R6's unless you have some suspension mods to stiffen things up. You might also find that the off-setting 295/325 will promote a little more understeer.

I have pretty stuff upgraded suspension. Would running a 315/325 combo help with understeer? I like the feel of r888, but they will last longer....

slicktempo · 10-04-2012, 04:20 PM

Have you tried the NT01's or RS-3's?

jeremywes · 10-05-2012, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by pyr0b0y

I have pretty stuff upgraded suspension. Would running a 315/325 combo help with understeer? I like the feel of r888, but they will last longer....

The closer you get to an equal bias the better-off you will be.

I run 285's all-around and they are intense on the track. I think some of the Pedders cars are running 305's on all 4 corners

Rudy@Tirerack · 10-05-2012, 03:33 PM

R6-Faster but will wear much quicker. All depends how fast you wanna be.

Cam8 · 10-05-2012, 04:27 PM

We have compared these tires on a different car and the hoosiers are a much better tire. You won't be disappointed in performance.

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pyr0b0y need....more....hp Drives: The Neighbor Hater Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 4,091	Toyo R888 vs Hoosier R6 I've been running an R888 setup on my camaro for track days, running a 295/19 in the front and a 305/19 in the rear. To say the least, they make a HUGE difference on the track. They provide a ton of grip. My R888's are at the end of their life and I need to buy a new set of track tires. I've been looking at the Hoosier R6. I would want to run a 295/30/19 up front, and a 325/30/19 in the rear. Keep in mind, these would not be for street driving, and just for the track. How does the R6 stack up against the R888? __________________ BUILD THREAD BUILT AND MAINTAINED BY BLU808 Mast Motorsports Built LS3 Stroker 418, IPS GT35R Twin Turbos, Exedy GTO4XD Twin Disc Clutch, Aeromotive A1000 Eliminator Stealth Fuel Pump, AEM Meth Injection, DSS 1400hp Axels, BC Coilovers, Pfadt & BMR Suspension, Hawk HPS Pads, Drilled/Slotted Rotors, Hurst Shifter, Custom Roll Cage by Blu808, T3 Ports, 22" Custom Concave Mesh Rims

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10-05-2012, 04:27 PM	#8
Cam8 Drives: 2014 Gray Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Windermere Posts: 198	We have compared these tires on a different car and the hoosiers are a much better tire. You won't be disappointed in performance. __________________ 2014 Gray 2LT RS, 6M, Eibach Spings, Green Grill Light and Footwell Lighting

10-04-2012, 01:50 PM	#3
jeremywes Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 504 View My Garage	The R6 is a much softer compound and will not last as long as the 888's but they are incredible once they get some heat in'em. I would not go to R6's unless you have some suspension mods to stiffen things up. You might also find that the off-setting 295/325 will promote a little more understeer.

10-04-2012, 04:20 PM	#5
slicktempo Drives: 2011 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Calabasas Posts: 132	Have you tried the NT01's or RS-3's?

10-05-2012, 03:33 PM	#7
Rudy@Tirerack Drives: 1-800-428-8355 X4664 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: rudy@tirerack.com Posts: 1,186	R6-Faster but will wear much quicker. All depends how fast you wanna be.