Toyo: New Product Launch - Proxes R888 Soft Compound Tyre
This new tyre has been specifically designed for use at Sprint/Hill climb or Short Tarmac speed events. Built on the immensely successful R888 casing design, this new tyre features a super soft compound mix for extra grip, short heat build up and super responsive steering.
As testimony to the performance potential of this new tyre, race goers might be interested to know that this new tyre has already scored its first competitive success in 2007. The new PROXES R888 SG was the tyre of choice for Gary Thomas who won the 2007 Midland Speed Championship in his Lotus Elise.
Speaking of his experience of the new tyre Gary commented ‘I was extremely pleased with the performance of this new tyre from Toyo . It felt sure, responsive and confident in all conditions and played a major part in my success last year. Jokingly, Gary then added ‘these tyres are so good, under no circumstances would I recommend anyone else in my class use these tyres’.
Alan Meaker, TOYO’s UK Motorsport Manager added, the new PROXES R888 SG is an important addition to the R888 family. With this, we now have a tyre specifically designed for any form of Sprint/Hill climb or Short Tarmac speed events, which as many will observe continues to increase in popularity. I’m confident that within a few short years this tyre will be the tyre of choice for all such competitors, and as you have heard has already brought out the true competitor in Gary!
The PROXES R888 SG is offered for immediate sale in 4 sizes initially:
- 185/60R13
- 205/60R13
- 195/50R15
- 205/50R15
with two further sizes being available later on this year:
- 225/45R16
- 225/45ZR17
Toyo Proxes R888
