Best Tires for High HP Builds? What Are You Running?

Kelly said:
This might get buried, but the Continental ExtremeContact Sport is a great alternative to the PS4S. About 90% of the performance at 75% of the cost.

Toyo R888Rs.

Ellery said:
Toyo R888Rs.

Not a fan.

Willow said:

Ellery said:
Toyo R888Rs.

Not a fan.

Have you used them on a high HP build? What don’t you like about them?

Ellery said:

Willow said:
Ellery said:
Toyo R888Rs.

Not a fan.

Have you used them on a high HP build? What don’t you like about them?

Heard they wear out fast (like 5k miles) and are super loud, but never ran them myself.

@Xian
Mine lasted around 15k miles. Yeah, they got louder near the end, but that’s true for most tires. They hooked way better than my NT05Rs. A lot of the GT500/ZR1/Z06 guys here in Houston run them. Only downside is they’re heavier than some other options, but they put the power down great on boosted setups.

@Ellery
Yeah, I’d take them over Nittos any day.

Ellery said:

Willow said:
Ellery said:
Toyo R888Rs.

Not a fan.

Have you used them on a high HP build? What don’t you like about them?

They have less grip than other tires in their price range, don’t last long, and aren’t great on the track.

@Willow
They’re meant for roll racing, not tracking. Most high HP cars in Houston run them or slicks. They’re more like a Toyo TQ DR competitor.

Ellery said:
@Willow
They’re meant for roll racing, not tracking. Most high HP cars in Houston run them or slicks. They’re more like a Toyo TQ DR competitor.

RRs are way better than R888Rs for high HP roll racing.

Ellery said:
Toyo R888Rs.

Big fan of Toyo tires.

Does longevity matter? If you just want raw performance, check with the autocross guys. A lot of them run Yokohama or Bridgestone. I’ve got PS4s and they’re great once they warm up.

Diya said:
Does longevity matter? If you just want raw performance, check with the autocross guys. A lot of them run Yokohama or Bridgestone. I’ve got PS4s and they’re great once they warm up.

Surprised nobody mentions Yokohama. The Advan Sport V107s get compared to the Michelin PS5s all the time, and a lot of reviews say they’re better for handling. Price-to-performance is top-notch.

Mickey Thompson Street Radials. PS4s are overrated.

Cypress said:
Mickey Thompson Street Radials. PS4s are overrated.

Not sure why you’re getting downvoted. Most people here haven’t driven a 600+ HP car. PS4s only hook if it’s warm, dry, and you’re already in 3rd gear with traction control on.

@Toni
Guess some people are just salty after dropping $2k on tires lol.

Running PS4s up front, Nitto NT555G2s in the rear. Need to replace them soon, but tires ain’t cheap after starting a new job lol.

Not tire-related, but what rims are those?

Aman said:
Not tire-related, but what rims are those?

Saleen wheels.