Kumho KU36 vs. Toyo R888

Re:Kumho KU36 vs. Toyo R888 (Road and Track)

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 19:08:51 GMT

you might want to consider the Federal FZ201. these are a proper race semi-slick. we have a limited range on special (see our post in Road & track section)

Re:Kumho KU36 vs. Toyo R888 (Knightrous)

Sun, 26 May 2013 17:31:04 GMT

PM price for 205/50R15 KU36's please.

Re:Kumho KU36 vs. Toyo R888 (dennis the menace)

Sun, 26 May 2013 10:34:40 GMT

What size(s) in 16" do you have, Terry?

Re:Kumho KU36 vs. Toyo R888 (Road and Track)

Sun, 26 May 2013 09:32:48 GMT

if anyone is still reading this post, we have a limited quantity of KU36's available at very special prices. 15, 16, 17 & 18" sizes. offer will end june 30 2013

Re:Kumho KU36 vs. Toyo R888 (180Shauny)

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:38:22 GMT

So can anyone come up with a good reason NOT to run 45 profile tyres on the rear?

Re:Kumho KU36 vs. Toyo R888 (MRTurbo)

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:21:06 GMT

artymr2

225s all round on his race MR2, which was very successful.

This shows that wider (rear) doesn't automatically mean better.
Staggered mainly for appearance value.

Re:Kumho KU36 vs. Toyo R888 (artymr2)

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:59:44 GMT

true re ABS comment.

One of the guys here Smokey (RIP) ran 225s all round on his race MR2, which was very successful.

Cheers

Re:Kumho KU36 vs. Toyo R888 (Reddtarga)

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:41:17 GMT

Many people disconnect the ABS for the track anyway.

There would be another positive benefit of better rear stability with the lower profile tyre.

Re:Kumho KU36 vs. Toyo R888 (artymr2)

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 12:50:33 GMT

I dont think the gearing would make any real difference, but what happens to the ABS when only one axle has a significantly different diamater?

I know on gtr skylines, this causes the 4wd system to behave differently to normal, as the ecu thinks one of the axels is starting to slip due to different wheel speeds.

Cheers

Re:Kumho KU36 vs. Toyo R888 (Knightrous)

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 12:06:31 GMT

The Nitto NT01's are available in 205/50R15 for $138 at Ozzy Tires - http://www.ozzytyres.com....05-50r15-86w-nt01.html

Would be good for AW11 owners :)

Re:Kumho KU36 vs. Toyo R888 (Reddtarga)

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:54:51 GMT

180Shauny

Well it would mean your engine does higher revs for the same speed right?
I'm nowhere near topping out on the straight at Phillip Island so should be okay I would think.

Correct, 4 percent higher than with stock size tyres.
Might suit some tracks better than others.

Re:Kumho KU36 vs. Toyo R888 (180Shauny)

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:28:01 GMT

Well it would mean your engine does higher revs for the same speed right?
I'm nowhere near topping out on the straight at Phillip Island so should be okay I would think.

Re:Kumho KU36 vs. Toyo R888 (Reddtarga)

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 14:49:48 GMT

I notice that in NT01's, Nitto list a 205/50 R15 (ok for the fronts)and they also list a 225/45R15.
How would a slightly smaller rolling diameter rear go for track use? (4 percent gearing difference to stock).

Re:Kumho KU36 vs. Toyo R888 (180Shauny)

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:16:49 GMT

Mmmm, yes I had looked at Nitto's, troubel will be availability in a 15" rim size.

Re:Kumho KU36 vs. Toyo R888 (B24)

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:28:16 GMT

You may want to look at Nitto NT01's for track use.
The Nitto is a r888 compound with stronger side walls and different tread patten.
They are cheap($1000 a set), wear very well, come up to temp within 2 laps, are consistant with grip(up to ten laps tested), only 2 seconds slower than 6 other cars on slicks(at Winton Super TT round) so enough speed in the tyres to have a good time. They are well documented by BMW teams in the U.S. with good results for the money spent. They are not as quick as the top brands but for 50% of the cost its not too bad. I would like to try the Federal's but I have two sets of Nitto's for the same money. The Kuhmo's are on special atm. Another good tyre.