I have had some R888 requests and now I have some answers...

Vilven will not have tire inventory until 2009. I have gone a different route. These tires are not shaved. I have been told by several Toyo distributors that the shaving will produce an ultimate fast lap time. However they will fall off very quickly in six heat cycles. Based on the current information I am recommending full tread R888s for those who do not want to purchase tires every six or so sessions.

Toyo has put in effect a new price for their entire product line that was effective the first of November. The list prices are as follows:

Full Tread-
AI - 275/35-18 (18"x9.5")- $358each
AI/CMC2 (17"x9.5")- 275/40-17 - $208each
CMC2 (17"x9") - 255/40-17 - $202each
CMC/CMC2 (16"x8")- 255/50-16 - $222each

There is still some RA1s floating around out there for those who want those. Might make a better rain tire, if they can be run?

I have a deal in the works that can provide savings on these numbers. I will not have any inbound freight charges to pass on. I will have to charge outbound freight.

All those interested please email or PM me on this. I will be a more consistent R888 tire supplier in the future! I have found a way around the rumored supply problems!