Olemiss540
Olemiss540 Dork
12/2/23 7:47 a.m.

Sorry if I missed this posted elsewhere but sounds exciting! What's next, NT01 updating their compound perhaps??

https://www.toyotires.com/product/proxes-r/

Andy Hollis
Andy Hollis
12/4/23 4:12 p.m.

We hinted at this one in our recent R888R vs NT01 vs RR test, but had no time line at that point.  Thanks for the link.

After so many years of no change, this makes two new r-comps, plus an update on another.

Two of those are in my shop right now.  ;)

Olemiss540
Olemiss540 Dork
12/5/23 6:18 a.m.

Exciting! Thanks as always Andy

Rick O'Shea
Rick O'Shea New Reader
12/5/23 6:31 p.m.

Eagerly awaiting a comparison test! 

...and NASA's classification.

Rodan
Rodan UltraDork
12/6/23 8:51 a.m.

So this is replacing the RR?   

Looking forward to trying it... and I should be due for a set about when these become available.  Glad they didn't name it the 'RRR'... LOL

 

Andy Hollis
Andy Hollis
12/6/23 11:37 a.m.
Rodan said:

So this is replacing the RR?   

Looking forward to trying it... and I should be due for a set about when these become available.  Glad they didn't name it the 'RRR'... LOL

 

Yes replace, and agreed on the name...especially given the R888R naming.

That said, where do they go from here?  RR->R->???

Keith Tanner
Keith Tanner MegaDork
12/6/23 11:43 a.m.

I fully expected the RRR. 

Andy Hollis
Andy Hollis
12/6/23 11:48 a.m.
Keith Tanner said:

I fully expected the RRR. 

"RRR"...the Pirate Tire

docwyte
docwyte UltimaDork
12/7/23 9:02 a.m.

Another R comp that doesn't come in the sizes I need.  Geez and it's the front tire size too, which is usually the easier one to get.

Olemiss540
Olemiss540 Dork
12/7/23 10:16 a.m.
docwyte said:

Another R comp that doesn't come in the sizes I need.  Geez and it's the front tire size too, which is usually the easier one to get.

Do the radiator bracket mod and run 255/35/18. https://rennlist.com/forums/996-turbo-forum/923738-diy-modding-front-radiator-brackets-for-big-tires.html

 

Keith Tanner
Keith Tanner MegaDork
12/7/23 12:25 p.m.
Andy Hollis said:
Keith Tanner said:

I fully expected the RRR. 

"RRR"...the Pirate Tire

That's what we always called the R888R. Toyo definitely has a favorite letter, though.

Tom1200
Tom1200 PowerDork
12/7/23 3:52 p.m.

So I clicked on this thinking Toyo was making actual slicks vs DOT slick. 

Keith Tanner
Keith Tanner MegaDork
12/8/23 1:00 p.m.

And here I am all excited because I just mounted some fresh RRs :)

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
12/8/23 1:04 p.m.

And let’s just say that we might have Toyo on the other line. 

Andy Hollis
Andy Hollis
12/8/23 3:54 p.m.
Keith Tanner said:

And here I am all excited because I just mounted some fresh RRs :)

I hear that antiquing is all the rage...

Keith Tanner
Keith Tanner MegaDork
12/8/23 4:02 p.m.

In reply to Andy Hollis :

So YOU send me free tires :) They're quick enough, friendly and have decent life for their grip. I've always been happy with them.

And, well, we have an understanding with Toyo :)

CAinCA
CAinCA Dork
12/8/23 4:35 p.m.
Andy Hollis said:
Keith Tanner said:

And here I am all excited because I just mounted some fresh RRs :)

I hear that antiquing is all the rage...

LOL!

Blackhalo
Blackhalo New Reader
1/3/24 1:10 p.m.

Nice.

 

Can't wait to see the review here. Be interesting to see where NASA will class it.

MiniDave
MiniDave HalfDork
1/3/24 5:43 p.m.

So........no 10" or 13" tires listed.......

brandonsmash
brandonsmash Reader
1/3/24 7:29 p.m.

In reply to Andy Hollis :

They should make a motorcycle version and fit it to the CBR-1000RR-R.

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