Best R compound street tire

prelude2perfect · 04-22-2015, 05:54 PM

Which R compound tire is the best overall for the street considering mostly dry straight line traction with the ability to drive in the rain safely and take hard twisties once in a while?

I'm close to getting the Toyo R888's for the rear (keeping my PSS's up front) but after asking someone who has had both he said the NT555r's are WAY better than the R888's in traction. Traction is very important to me as I'll be pushing over 500 the the rear wheels daily.

I'm currently on PSS's and although they are amazing on a road course they are horrible at putting power to the ground ( no traction til 3rd)

I've done a lot of reading and these are the two that seem to fit my needs best. If you have another choice let me know

335what · 04-22-2015, 06:20 PM

I've ran around with a bunch of guys that swear by the 555R on the street. From 420-850whp guys driving with these year round down in Florida and Alabama rain or shine.

555R gets my vote as the toyos seemed over priced and not as great of a straight line tire as the nitro not to mention these guys were getting about 15k-20k miles on the Nittos. Can't beat that.

drewnel22 · 04-23-2015, 08:36 AM

Well most of the UGR Gallardos run the R888 so they get my vote

mojobmw_e90 · 04-23-2015, 08:41 AM

I know a few Gtr owners that run the toyo and they grip! But than again it's a Gtr, they always learn and adjust so it's hard to say really if it's the tire or the software. The nittos I had on my fwd neon and ended up hydro planning during a rain storm and totalled the car.. No other experience after that lll

prelude2perfect · 04-26-2015, 10:23 PM

Bump

firemanjust1 · 04-26-2015, 11:11 PM

I have never used Toyo brand but have only heard great things about them. I had 555 on my 350z and they were very stickkyy. The trade off is treadlife only about 3-6 months from my expierence. I know it is not on the poll but I really like the Nt-05 as nice go between and def better option than Matt Damon!

Fundguy1 · 04-26-2015, 11:56 PM

I knew Matt Damon was good for something.

View Poll Results: Best R compound street tire
Toyo R888	3	42.86%
Nitto NT555r	1	14.29%
Matt Damon	3	42.86%
Voters: 7. You may not vote on this poll

04-22-2015, 05:54 PM	#1
prelude2perfect Captain 60 Rep 621 Posts Drives: 2013 M5 and 2015 535i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Savannah, GA iTrader: (8)	Best R compound street tire Which R compound tire is the best overall for the street considering mostly dry straight line traction with the ability to drive in the rain safely and take hard twisties once in a while? I'm close to getting the Toyo R888's for the rear (keeping my PSS's up front) but after asking someone who has had both he said the NT555r's are WAY better than the R888's in traction. Traction is very important to me as I'll be pushing over 500 the the rear wheels daily. I'm currently on PSS's and although they are amazing on a road course they are horrible at putting power to the ground ( no traction til 3rd) I've done a lot of reading and these are the two that seem to fit my needs best. If you have another choice let me know
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04-22-2015, 06:20 PM	#2
335what Private 7 Rep 54 Posts Drives: 2007 335i 6AT Sedan Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Washington iTrader: (0)	I've ran around with a bunch of guys that swear by the 555R on the street. From 420-850whp guys driving with these year round down in Florida and Alabama rain or shine. 555R gets my vote as the toyos seemed over priced and not as great of a straight line tire as the nitro not to mention these guys were getting about 15k-20k miles on the Nittos. Can't beat that.
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04-23-2015, 08:36 AM	#3
drewnel22 Captain 141 Rep 989 Posts Drives: 2016 Subaru WRX Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Roanoke, Va iTrader: (10)	Well most of the UGR Gallardos run the R888 so they get my vote
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04-23-2015, 08:41 AM	#4
mojobmw_e90 Major 380 Rep 1,497 Posts Drives: 2014 E63S Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Chicago IL iTrader: (3)	I know a few Gtr owners that run the toyo and they grip! But than again it's a Gtr, they always learn and adjust so it's hard to say really if it's the tire or the software. The nittos I had on my fwd neon and ended up hydro planning during a rain storm and totalled the car.. No other experience after that lll
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04-26-2015, 10:23 PM	#5
prelude2perfect Captain 60 Rep 621 Posts Drives: 2013 M5 and 2015 535i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Savannah, GA iTrader: (8)	Bump
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04-26-2015, 11:11 PM	#6
firemanjust1 Second Lieutenant 32 Rep 208 Posts Drives: Audi S3/03 350z Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: buffalo ny iTrader: (0)	I have never used Toyo brand but have only heard great things about them. I had 555 on my 350z and they were very stickkyy. The trade off is treadlife only about 3-6 months from my expierence. I know it is not on the poll but I really like the Nt-05 as nice go between and def better option than Matt Damon!
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04-26-2015, 11:56 PM	#7
Fundguy1 Major General 2033 Rep 8,339 Posts Drives: 335 e93 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Orlando, fl iTrader: (0)	I knew Matt Damon was good for something. __________________ '08 e93 AW 335i 6MT,Vargas Stg 2+ 20T clipped,VRSF catless dps & 7"FMIC,ER chargepipe&Tial, MMP inlets&outlets,Motiv Stg 2 fuel rail&dual disc clutch/fly, JB4G5,MHD w/Motiv tune,Fuel-it Stg 3 LPFP,Wavetrac LSD w/lockdown, KwV2,M3(Strut brace,frt control arms,steering wheel)AKE blk sub bush,re11 245/305,19x8.5et30&19x11et43,SmartTop,RE trans mounts,Msport rear bump & skirts,15%tint,ZSP knob,Stoptech rotors,241k miles
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