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Old 10-29-2016, 01:24 PM
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Have we already answered the question of which lasts longer: 245 VR-1 or 225 RS3?

I realize the VR-1 will be faster with enough power (230 whp +, right?) but which one actually lasts longer?
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Originally Posted by Chilicharger665
Do you have any feedback on those? I haven't seen a thing.
R888R holds up better than R888 regarding heat buildup (takes longer time to overheat).
They are probably a little faster in the dry, sacrificing some performance in the wet.
But this from a one stint test as front tires (rears were the same mature V70A).

A decent improvement over the R888 but not the fastest option.
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The R888 is pretty universally reviled in the Miata world, so the R888R will need to be a substantially different tire to compete in this market.
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But, but... the tread pattern looks cool....
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VR-1's in stock and ready to ship!

https://philstireservice.com/shop/maxxis-vr-1/
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Originally Posted by turbofan
But, but... the tread pattern looks cool....
Ya, what he said. They must be super sticky. The tread pattern looks the most aggressive which means they are the best.
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I didn't read the entire thread but re Sav and the nt01s and rs3s, IME nt01 has a lot more grip but gets greasy on hot days. The Kumho v720 has equal or more (at least more consistent vs nt01) grip than either and wears a little bit better than the nt01 while not greasing; but they're taller than their specified size comparatively. (All 225/45r15)
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Originally Posted by hankclaussen
The Kumho v720 has equal or more (at least more consistent vs nt01) grip than either and wears a little bit better than the nt01 while not greasing; but they're taller than their specified size comparatively. (All 225/45r15)
FYI, multiple people chunked the V720s right out of the box when they were first released.
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Originally Posted by Savington
FYI, multiple people chunked the V720s right out of the box when they were first released.
We had a set come apart on our ND and I have seen multiple sets come apart at the track AND autocross too. Not a fan.
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Well crap. I'll have to try something else for my next set, I wanted the re71r but no 225 available. (and I'm not sure it'd last any longer than an nt01)
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