Are these better than GY eagle Assy 2's?
Yes...when dry
Pretty lame in the wet by all accounts. So not really a tyre for our UK climate, unless its prodominately track work then...
Are the 888's better?
NS about the 888's. I run Sumitomo HTR Z III's in Oregon's damp season(8 to 9 months)...also, just a tad damp ;p
I run SS's on a spare set of wheels for the track/dry season.
My Sumi's are quite nice regardless if it's rain or shine.