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Offline Poverty

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R1R's nearly dead, replacement reqd
« on: June 09, 2010, 09:08:31 pm »
So Ive nearly killed my R1Rs in around 3000 miles, excellent tyres, best Ive ever used and make the GY F1 assys which I always bought before seem a bit lacklustre. Even now at min legal tread depth these tires just grip and grip once warm after 5 mins use, and I couldnt go back to a inferior tyre.

However last I heard a few months back the prices for the R1Rs have shot up and I dont really fancy paying nearly 200 notes per tyre.

So been having a quick look for a replacement and have found these for 150 notes a tyre. The yoyohama ADVAN Neova AD08, and by the sounds of it they are yokohamas equivelant of the R1R but with a better treadware rating than the R1Rs by 40.

Anyone tried these tyres? Seem to be v.popular in yank land so will give em a go!

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Re: R1R's nearly dead, replacement reqd
« Reply #1 on: June 09, 2010, 09:29:11 pm »
subscribed as i have been considering these tires as well  :happy2:

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Re: R1R's nearly dead, replacement reqd
« Reply #2 on: June 09, 2010, 10:13:29 pm »
Quote from: danishmkvgti on June 09, 2010, 09:29:11 pm
subscribed as i have been considering these tires as well  :happy2:

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Will bite the bullet and get these fitted next week I think mate. Should hopefully be able to make a nice review with this tyre vs the r1r vs the gy f1 assys.

Just found out that these yokos are used as the control tyre for the world touring car championship racers
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Re: R1R's nearly dead, replacement reqd
« Reply #3 on: June 09, 2010, 10:25:36 pm »
Quote from: Poverty on June 09, 2010, 10:13:29 pm

Should hopefully be able to make a nice review with this tyre vs the r1r vs the gy f1 assys.


....But isn't the GY F1 Asymm just a good road tyre whereas the others are much more trackday orientated?
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Re: R1R's nearly dead, replacement reqd
« Reply #4 on: June 09, 2010, 10:32:13 pm »
Have been in a Megane RstupidR with these Yokos on, they scream but never give up. Still no PSCup though.
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Re: R1R's nearly dead, replacement reqd
« Reply #5 on: June 09, 2010, 10:49:56 pm »
Quote from: RedRobin on June 09, 2010, 10:25:36 pm
Quote from: Poverty on June 09, 2010, 10:13:29 pm

Should hopefully be able to make a nice review with this tyre vs the r1r vs the gy f1 assys.


....But isn't the GY F1 Asymm just a good road tyre whereas the others are much more trackday orientated?

Yep, surely that would make for a better review, seeing as most people on here are running sumer tyres of similiar performance of the F1 assy, and I can give advanatges and disadvantages of these trackday hybrids when compared to one of the best summer tyres  :happy2:
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Re: R1R's nearly dead, replacement reqd
« Reply #6 on: June 09, 2010, 10:51:03 pm »
Quote from: tony_danza on June 09, 2010, 10:32:13 pm
Have been in a Megane RstupidR with these Yokos on, they scream but never give up. Still no PSCup though.

PS cup is michy equivelant to r888 right?
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Re: R1R's nearly dead, replacement reqd
« Reply #7 on: June 09, 2010, 10:52:46 pm »
Quote from: Poverty on June 09, 2010, 10:49:56 pm
Quote from: RedRobin on June 09, 2010, 10:25:36 pm
Quote from: Poverty on June 09, 2010, 10:13:29 pm

Should hopefully be able to make a nice review with this tyre vs the r1r vs the gy f1 assys.


....But isn't the GY F1 Asymm just a good road tyre whereas the others are much more trackday orientated?

Yep, surely that would make for a better review, seeing as most people on here are running sumer tyres of similiar performance of the F1 assy, and I can give advanatges and disadvantages of these trackday hybrids when compared to one of the best summer tyres  :happy2:

....Good thinking  :happy2:. I look forward to reading it.
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Re: R1R's nearly dead, replacement reqd
« Reply #8 on: June 09, 2010, 10:58:08 pm »
Quote from: Poverty on June 09, 2010, 10:51:03 pm
Quote from: tony_danza on June 09, 2010, 10:32:13 pm
Have been in a Megane RstupidR with these Yokos on, they scream but never give up. Still no PSCup though.

PS cup is michy equivelant to r888 right?

Yeah, but along with being superior they're better suited to heavier cars and therefore don't overheat and wear out as a result quicker than they should.

Kumho V70a are a very good option too.
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Re: R1R's nearly dead, replacement reqd
« Reply #9 on: June 09, 2010, 11:56:28 pm »
Quote from: tony_danza on June 09, 2010, 10:58:08 pm
Quote from: Poverty on June 09, 2010, 10:51:03 pm
Quote from: tony_danza on June 09, 2010, 10:32:13 pm
Have been in a Megane RstupidR with these Yokos on, they scream but never give up. Still no PSCup though.

PS cup is michy equivelant to r888 right?

Yeah, but along with being superior they're better suited to heavier cars and therefore don't overheat and wear out as a result quicker than they should.


Price has already been stated as a bit off an issue though... If £200 is too much, that definitely rules out PS Cups!
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Re: R1R's nearly dead, replacement reqd
« Reply #10 on: June 10, 2010, 12:03:02 am »
Tough initial outlay, but £/mile is far better.

V70As in hard compound then  :happy2:
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Re: R1R's nearly dead, replacement reqd
« Reply #11 on: June 10, 2010, 12:15:47 am »
Quote from: tony_danza on June 10, 2010, 12:03:02 am
Tough initial outlay, but £/mile is far better.


Agreed. Cups might be over kill for my Fridge though. PS3s for me next. Contis are  :sick:
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Re: R1R's nearly dead, replacement reqd
« Reply #12 on: June 10, 2010, 06:16:38 pm »
Right I can get these yokos for 125 a pop, surely thats a good deal!
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Re: R1R's nearly dead, replacement reqd
« Reply #13 on: June 10, 2010, 07:02:54 pm »
Toyo R888's are pretty good, I find they last 1.5 x as long as the cups i used to use, and were about 40% cheaper, yet were 90% as good as the cups, more feel but a little less grip......don't know best deal in golf sizes tho.....
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Re: R1R's nearly dead, replacement reqd
« Reply #14 on: June 11, 2010, 09:33:11 am »
EARS Motorsport have Pilot Sport Cups listed on ebay, £315 or best offer for a pair, thats by far the cheapest ive seen them anywhere  :happy2:
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