Toyo vs. Nitto

[93RubyZ]

Any info on the actual widths of these tires? I know the Goodyears are wide and the Sumitomos are skinny, but I thought I heard the Nittos were not as wide as the Goodyears. How about the Toyos? How do they compare width-wise to the Goodyears? I currently have old BFGs that are plenty wide and they need to be replaced due to age. Thanks.

[Bob Eyres]

I've had these Toyo R888's on the car for 1 1/2 years, 3K mi. I'd get a shot of the wear, but the car is in the shop at the moment.

They stick like glue in the dry, and just OK in the wet. I'm very happy with them so far.
Even as soft as they are, they'll probably age out before they wear out.

As little as most ZR-1's get driven, I think these are the ideal tires for the car.
I think expensive, long wearing , all weather tires are a waste of money on these cars.

[Mystic ZR-1]

Road noise on R888s?

[Bob Eyres]

Road noise? My car has headers, no cats, and a 3" B&B system. So, I have no idea.

[Paul Workman]

Originally Posted by Bob Eyres

*... I think expensive, long wearing , all weather tires are a waste of money on these cars.

Zactly what I wuz thinkin'

[93RubyZ]

Originally Posted by Bob Eyres

I think expensive, long wearing , all weather tires are a waste of money on these cars.

Same goes for me -- I don't drive mine in the rain and I'm replacing my tires only due to age. I don't mind fast wear -- may actually make me feel I'm getting something for my money!