TOYO Proxes R888

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• Category: R-Compound D.O.T. Approved Competition Radial

• Available Sizes: 13- to 19-inch rim diameters. Widths range from 185 to 335mm with 60 down to 30-series profiles. Toyo will release additional sizes through Summer of 2008.

• Description: The Official Tire for Speed World Challenge®, the Proxes® R888™ by Toyo® is an R-compound D.O.T. approved competition radial which is ideal for road racing, track days and high-performance driving schools. It features a semi-slick shoulder area to increase cornering force and a unidirectional tread pattern with v-shaped grooves to enhance wet traction and control.

A rounded outer shoulder helps to maintain tire contact, even during changes in suspension geometry. A continuous center contact delivers excellent directional control during hard braking. The Proxes R888’s 6/32nd-inch tread can be shaved for maximum dry traction.

• Speed Rating: W and Y and select V-rated tires.

• Load Rating: 80 (992 lbs.) to 102 (1,874 lbs.)

• UTQG: Treadwear 100, Traction AA, Temperature A