The TOYO PROXES R888 is a DOT R-compound tire for guys that race in classes requiring a DOT spec tire. The R888 has a UTCQ treadware rating of 100, but I suspect it's a little softer than that. Get it hot and it get's really sticky. While it does slough off rubber when hot they last a long time. After a single day of track use there seems to be very little loss of tread depth. If you want these tires to last a little longer you can have them heat cycled by the retailer if they offer the service. If your looking to use the tire on race day you can have it shaved to a slick surface. At full tread depth the tire is great in light to moderate rain. Standing water is a no go with these tires. So in seriously heavy rain like we get in FL it's smart to pull over if your using these on the road and you get a torrential downpour. The sidewall is stiff and the tire is loud making a humming noise over 40mph. The tire runs pretty wide for it's advertised size. Prices are comparable to other tires in this category. If your in the market for a new set of DOT R-specd tires give these a try. I don't think you will be dissapointed. This is one badass tire!
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