Ridgey

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Has anyone questioned Toyo as to whether they would produce a R888 in either if the following sizes:

215/40 17
225/35 17

These would suit the Sierra Cossie best on a 8x17 (which most people on track have to clear large brakes).

The current 205/40 are stretched and the 235/40 too big in both dimensions and cause issues with arch rubbing.

cheers

Genuine question cos i want some as soon as my road tyres are worn out.

Rab

The 205 R888's are closer to 215mm anyways. They're actually really big tyres....

Ridgey

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I know and 215's would be nearer to 225's so would fit nicely.
And give more grip which can be utilised when having 8" rims rather than 7's.

A big void in the current range 205 to 235 IMO not catering well for 8's.

Nash

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235's sit perfectly on an 8J wheel Dave.

Ridgey

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What about arch clearance front and rear ?

Ridgey

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I'd never get them on the front if they are similar to a 245 road tyre as my current 225 road tyres are about 2mm from the front coilover

Kelv

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CossieRich runs his saph with the 8x17 Comp wheel, with 205/40 fronts and 235/40 rears, both as R888's Dave.

CossieRich

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Be warned. 235/40/17 requires rear arch mods. the tyre measures nearly 9 inch wide great for grip, not for my poor arches.

205 measure approx 212 wide so almost 215 anyway

Homer.

If its a track car why not just roll the arches, problem solved?

Ridgey

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Very serious rolling for the rears by the looks of it. And i'll say it again the fronts look too small width wise!!!

I'm sure if a BETTER size was available (eg 215/40) lots of people would have them all round and very minor mods if any would be required to arches. Hence more and more people would buy them.

I'd have 4 straight away

Porkie

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I do agree.... but I would STILL go for the 235's on the rear. Arch rolling isn't expensive or too hard to get done and they look AWESOME on richs and grip amazingly according to him

CossieRich

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Dave,

i see what you are saying, but can you honestly tell me you can spot 3mm difference as with the 205/40 measuring 212 wide thats all there is.

I dont know why Toyo cant get their widths correct really. YOu can almost gaurantee if they bought out a 215/40 it will measure somewhere in the 220's wide and then you will have to completely do the arch at the front

Kelv

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i can vouch for Richie's car having no traction issues whatsoever - its flippin awesome


And Dave, if you did need any arch rolling, Martoon isnt really that far from you mate

Nash

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I will be going the same route as Rich on my RL7's then i will put Eagles on the Imola's.

CossieRich

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I have to say with the new setup i am running engine wise, the rear of the car tries to twitch. I would be all over the place if i didnt have them on, thats for sure

Ridgey

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OK guys i get the message...don't be so fussy.

More selection would be nice though, and the only way to get it is by suppliers asking the maufacturer for them, hence why i started the post.

Christian and Beccy

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I have the October 2008 pricelist here and there are no additional 17" sizes on there, either current or TBA.

CossieRich

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no one is being fussy mate, just saying that the 205/40/17 is only 3mm(ish) short of the 215 you are after

Ridgey

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but i know the 215 would be nearer 225 thats whan i'm after sits nice on an 8" rim.

CossieRich

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for the front or rear? they do a 215/45/17 i think.

Ridgey

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I'd personally go 215/40 all round.

BTW, I've emailed Toyo Technical, see what they say.