Toyo Proxes R888: The Ultimate Racing Tire for the Road
Designed for Performance Enthusiasts
The Toyo Proxes R888 is a race tire with street approval, crafted specifically for those who crave the thrill of the track. This high-performance tire excels in providing outstanding grip and exceptional dry handling, making it a top choice for racing enthusiasts.
Innovative Tread Design
Featuring V-shaped tread grooves with a depth of 5.0 mm, the Proxes R888 offers impressive aquaplaning resistance for a semi-slick tire. This design ensures that while the tire is optimized for dry handling, it can still manage wet conditions reasonably well. However, it's important to note that the Proxes R888 is not a rain tire, neither for track nor road use, and caution is advised in wet conditions due to the minimal negative tread pattern.
Unmatched Stability and Control
Equipped with a continuous wide central rib, the Toyo Proxes R888 delivers excellent cornering stability. This feature, combined with its superb braking and traction capabilities, ensures that drivers experience unparalleled control and confidence on dry surfaces.
Street-Legal with Racing DNA
Bearing the E-mark, this tire is street-legal, allowing you to enjoy its racing DNA on everyday roads. However, its true potential shines on the track, where its design and performance characteristics can be fully appreciated.
For those who demand the best in dry handling and racing performance, the Toyo Proxes R888 is the tire of choice.
Toyo PROXES R888
The new competition radial, TOYO Proxes R888 has been developed to deliver maximum dry handling and quick lap time for the racing events, such as competition or 'Track day' events. Low Heat Generation. Cap and base tread construction minimizes heat-build-up and prevent tread compound from deterioration, maintaining its handling capabilities for longer distance.
Enhanced R-Compound Tread
Maximizes grip for better competitive handling and performance.
Unidirectional V-Shaped Tread Design
Increased tread area and limited void improves dry traction V-shaped grooves assist with wet traction.
Continuous Center Contact
Increases braking performance and dry traction.
Semi-Slick Shoulder Area
Improves grip for better steering response.
Stiff Bead Construction And Wider Tread Width
Increases cornering force for better competitive handling.
The Tire Labeling Ordinance specifies the information requirements on fuel efficiency, wet grip and external rolling noise from tires. In addition, reference is made to the winter properties of the product.
The EU 1222/2009 regulation that has been in force since November 1st, 2012 has been revised and will be replaced by regulation EU 2020/740 from May 1st, 2021; From this point on, new requirements apply. The rating classes for fuel efficiency, wet grip and exterior noise have been changed and the layout of the EU label has been adjusted. The manufacturer's product data sheets stored in the EU database can be downloaded via a QR code integrated into the label. Information on snow grip and ice grip is also newly included for tires that meet these criteria.
The following tires are exempt from the regulation: - tires that are designed exclusively for installation on vehicles that were first registered before October 1, 1990 - retreaded tires (until a corresponding extension of EU VO 2020/740 has taken place) - professional off - Road tires - Racing tires - Tires with additional devices to improve traction, eg studded tires - T-type emergency tires - Tires with a permissible speed below 80 km/h - Tires for rims with a nominal diameter ≤ 254 mm or ≥ 635 mm
The criteria and evaluation classes at a glance
fuel efficiency
The fuel consumption depends on the rolling resistance of the tyres, the vehicle itself, the driving conditions and the driving style of the driver. The measured rolling resistance (rolling resistance coefficient) of the tire is divided into classes A (highest efficiency) to E (lowest efficiency).
If a vehicle is completely equipped with class A tires, a consumption reduction of up to 7.5%* is possible compared to class E tyres. In the case of commercial vehicles, it can even be higher. (Source: European Commission Impact Assessment * when measured according to the test methods set out in Regulation (EU) 2020/740)
Please note: Fuel consumption depends to a large extent on your own driving style and can be significantly reduced by driving in an environmentally friendly manner. Tire pressure should be checked regularly to improve fuel efficiency.
wet grip
Wet grip is divided into classes A (shortest braking distance) - E (longest braking distance).
If a car is equipped with class A tires, compared to class E tires, a braking distance of up to 18 m can be reduced when braking from 80 km/h (on a road surface with average grip).* *Source: wdk Economic Association of the German Rubber Industry eV
Please note: Traffic safety depends to a large extent on your own driving style. The stopping distances must always be observed. Tire pressure should be checked regularly to improve wet grip.
External rolling noise
The noise emitted by a tire affects the overall volume of the vehicle and affects not only your own driving comfort, but also the noise pollution of the environment. In the EU tire label, the external rolling noise is divided into 3 classes from A (lowest rolling noise) - C (highest rolling noise), measured in decibels (dB) and compared with the European noise emission limit values for external tire rolling noise.
A The pictogram with the classification "A" indicates that the tire's external rolling noise is more than 3 dB below the EU limit value in force until 2016. B The "B" classification means that the tyre's external rolling noise is up to 3 dB below or equal to the EU limit value in force until 2016. C The classification "C" indicates that the specified limit value is exceeded.
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C
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