The ao48'S are factory fit on the Lotus Exige S i've got & i must say they are fantastic tyres, even more so when warmed up & offer excellent levels of grip both on road & track

I had experience of the 888's before on a Caterham Superlight & felt that between the 2 the 48's were the better tyre but i wouldnt say there was a great deal of difference though

Either way though they both offer pretty much what you want from a trackday tyre which can still be used on the road ...... just dont push the car hard in the wet with them (obviously)