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rrunner68
02-15-2012, 08:41 PM
Just as the title says, between any of the R compound manufacturers, who makes the best? I'd say best balances between grip and longevity. I'm inclined to say HoHo's R6, but I'd like to hear what the masses say.

SLO_Z28
02-15-2012, 10:33 PM
A6 is the better tire all around than the R6. Toyo R888 and RA1 are good options. What kind of car and what kind of racing?

Vegas69
02-15-2012, 10:44 PM
A6 has no longevity. It's a bubble gum autocross tire. I like my r888 for EVERYTHING.

Track Junky
02-15-2012, 10:48 PM
I agree. A6's will heat up faster and give you faster lap times but not give you as many laps as the R6. IMO RA-1's are better than R888's but your limited by sizes offered. NT-01's are a good alternative to the RA-1's.

Neil B
02-16-2012, 12:37 PM
Toyo all the way if you're trying to balance grip vs. longevity. I raced on RA1's for years and you will get 5x the life out of them over other brands.