MORE grip

[LUCKY DAVE]

So,, what's the consensus on the current stickiest 100+ treadwear tire? (compared to RA-1's that is, we all know about those).
I need some new ones, and RA1's are hard to find in some sizes - impossible in others.
Like everyone else, I need to go faster
Discuss......

[325racer]

I've used the Nitto NT01 several times on my BMW. Compared to RA1, I feel they have more grip, very Even wear, but not as long a life as the RA1.

Pricing is quite good on them if you order from Discount Tire Direct. I checked pricing at the Balboa shop, they wanted about $15 more per tire, then another $15 or more (can't recall) for mounting. I ended up ordering online, shipped to my house, then found a small shop that would mount and balance for $54 total, so $13.50 per tire. Same shop also did a 4 wheel alignment with me in the car to my specs for $85.

[Dan Chambers]

Dave:

Rumor has it that so many people grumbled about the R888 (replacements for the RA-1) that Toyo has agreed to re-tool and continue with RA-1 production. How long it takes to return to full production is unknown.

So, keep your fingers crossed that this rumor is true. I know I'm holding out for the RA-1's myself.

Dan'o

[ChuckS]

According to "the source" in Arizona, the first of the new RA-1's will arrive around December 1. Not sure about all of the sizes, but at least for the SPEC cars, we will again be happy!

[993Panzer]

According to "the source" in Arizona, the first of the new RA-1's will arrive around December 1. Not sure about all of the sizes, but at least for the SPEC cars, we will again be happy!

Chuck,

How much grip does an RA1 lose on those last 2 or 3 heat cycles running on the cords?

[kurquhart]

According to "the source" in Arizona, the first of the new RA-1's will arrive around December 1. Not sure about all of the sizes, but at least for the SPEC cars, we will again be happy!

My source indicates the only sizes will be those for SCCA spec classes, which are mostly 15".

[Michael Dolphin]

Kris' input on the December 1 date matches responses I've gotten as well. Really bent the ear of the Toyo rep at Porsche Parade this year about the failings of the R888s -- and our love affair with the RA-1's that could likely result in taking a GREAT deal of business to other tire manufacturers.

So, Kris, is the "source" recovering well from the throat surgery?