Toyo Proxes R888

N54CoupeHP · 05-04-2016, 01:53 AM

Hey guys, I'm upgrading the twins soon but I need new rubber NOW!

I'm going to get Forgestar F14 Wheels (19x8.5 ET32/19x10 ET38)
and wrap them in Toyo Proxes R888 245/35/19 and 295/30/19

Are the tire widths to great or does it not matter? I wanted a 255 for the front tire but Toyo doesn't make one for that width.

Thanks in advance,
Kev

whosdady · 05-04-2016, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by N54CoupeHP

Hey guys, I'm upgrading the twins soon but I need new rubber NOW!

I'm going to get Forgestar F14 Wheels (19x8.5 ET32/19x10 ET38)
and wrap them in Toyo Proxes R888 245/35/19 and 295/30/19

Are the tire widths to great or does it not matter? I wanted a 255 for the front tire but Toyo doesn't make one for that width.

Thanks in advance,
Kev

I'm looking at the r888's as well but in smaller sizes. I'm also considering the pilot sport cup 2 as they have better sizes for my set up. I currently run this...

235-35-19 and 265-30-19

The sizes you mentioned have a huge gap between the front and rear. However you wheels are pretty different as well. I personally wouldn't go more than 3 tires sizes between the front and the rear. What your suggesting is 5.

Fundguy1 · 05-04-2016, 07:22 AM

I'm looking at that setup myself. Rear will be tight and probably need a roll and a stretch. Front depending on camber, lowering, etc. Should be OK. You didn't list enough parameters to be sure. Year, body style, suspension mods, camber settings, etc.

N54CoupeHP · 05-04-2016, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by whosdady

I'm looking at the r888's as well but in smaller sizes. I'm also considering the pilot sport cup 2 as they have better sizes for my set up. I currently run this...

235-35-19 and 265-30-19

The sizes you mentioned have a huge gap between the front and rear. However you wheels are pretty different as well. I personally wouldn't go more than 3 tires sizes between the front and the rear. What your suggesting is 5.

R888s don't have either 255 and 275 tire sizes. So are you saying these would be a better fitment?

19x8.5 ET32 245/35/19

19x10 ET38 265/35/19

Will 265 on 10 inch wide wheel look stretched?
What are the wheels specs that you plan on wrapping R888s in?

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Originally Posted by Fundguy1

I'm looking at that setup myself. Rear will be tight and probably need a roll and a stretch. Front depending on camber, lowering, etc. Should be OK. You didn't list enough parameters to be sure. Year, body style, suspension mods, camber settings, etc.

Some of that info is in my sig 2012 E92, stock M-Sport suspension, stock camber settings, and the rear fenders are rolled. What do you think about the difference in tire widths, 245 in front and 295 in the rear?

N54CoupeHP · 05-04-2016, 11:10 AM

I guess this is an option as well

19x8.5 ET32 265/30/19 (Is 265 too big for a 8.5 wide wheel?)

19x10 ET38 295/30/19

Fundguy1 · 05-04-2016, 11:37 AM

265 I highly doubt will fit the front. 255 people have often destroyed their plastic fenders. 245 is typically the max front for an e92/93. I don't see an issue front to back difference. Depends on what you want the car to do. For max handling autocross guys would recommend a square setup, 245-17 on each corner. What you have proposed is max grip for acceleration. I'm running 235-275 now. I'm going to 245-295 or 305 myself. I don't see an issue and 235-275 isn't much different than 245-295 combo. 265 front would perform like crap too. Giant boat anchors on the fronts relative to 235 or 245. Besides, a big stagger looks mean. Stretchy guys will know your car is serious, not a pretty boy.

shadow191 · 05-04-2016, 11:44 AM

I run 245/295, but I don't track the car or anything so I don't really know if there is an imbalance. During aggressive driving, car still handles well, doesn't really understeer too much.

N54CoupeHP · 05-04-2016, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Fundguy1

265 I highly doubt will fit the front. 255 people have often destroyed their plastic fenders. 245 is typically the max front for an e92/93. I don't see an issue front to back difference. Depends on what you want the car to do. For max handling autocross guys would recommend a square setup, 245-17 on each corner. What you have proposed is max grip for acceleration. I'm running 235-275 now. I'm going to 245-295 or 305 myself. I don't see an issue and 235-275 isn't much different than 245-295 combo. 265 front would perform like crap too. Giant boat anchors on the fronts relative to 235 or 245. Besides, a big stagger looks mean. Stretchy guys will know your car is serious, not a pretty boy.

Originally I wanted to have autocross, drag racing, highway pulls, etc. But being that I'm getting these wheels, I'll only be doing drag racing and highway pulls.

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Originally Posted by shadow191

I run 245/295, but I don't track the car or anything so I don't really know if there is an imbalance. During aggressive driving, car still handles well, doesn't really understeer too much.

What are your wheel specs, do you have any pics?

Fundguy1 · 05-04-2016, 03:57 PM

The wheels I'm looking at to fit that are 19x8.5 et 30 front, 19x11 et43 rear. I'm sure other combos will work.

N54CoupeHP · 05-04-2016, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Fundguy1

The wheels I'm looking at to fit that are 19x8.5 et 30 front, 19x11 et43 rear. I'm sure other combos will work.

I see, I'm just worried about destroying my handling capabilities.

Fundguy1 · 05-04-2016, 04:20 PM

You should be fine. Little more understeer. Just add gas to compensate. Basically the front will grip the same. The rear will grip better. So instead of going into a 4 wheel slide you'll start understeering at the same spot but you can compensate with some gas to kick the back a little. Just brake earlier and power out earlier. Personally I like hammering earlier in a corner but I'm weird like that.

N54CoupeHP · 05-04-2016, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Fundguy1

You should be fine. Little more understeer. Just add gas to compensate.

That's what I'm afraid of...maybe I do need more understeer with the power that I will be pushing

Fundguy1 · 05-04-2016, 04:30 PM

I'm going to be in the exact same boat.

N54CoupeHP · 05-04-2016, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Fundguy1

I'm going to be in the exact same boat.

Upgrading turbos as well? What are you looking at?

Fundguy1 · 05-04-2016, 04:48 PM

My build thread. Should be ready next few days. Waiting patiently. Hoping to dyno 650-700 rwhp/rwtq. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1205124

N54CoupeHP · 05-04-2016, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Fundguy1

I'm going to be in the exact same boat.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fundguy1

My build thread. Should be ready next few days. Waiting patiently. Hoping to dyno 650-700 rwhp/rwtq. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1205124

Looks pretty solid! I can't wait to see your dyno results!

Fundguy1 · 05-04-2016, 05:42 PM

So ready myself thx. Fingers crossed next few days. Physical stuff should be done by Friday. Then it's just coordinating a dyno tune.

N54CoupeHP · 05-04-2016, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Fundguy1

So ready myself thx. Fingers crossed next few days. Physical stuff should be done by Friday. Then it's just coordinating a dyno tune.

Who is doing your tuning? MHD or PTF?

feuer · 05-04-2016, 06:37 PM

Toyo R888 runs very wide compare to other tired. I ran PSS 245&275 bought R888 I they didn't clear. Went with RS3 255&275.

N54CoupeHP · 05-04-2016, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Fundguy1

So ready myself thx. Fingers crossed next few days. Physical stuff should be done by Friday. Then it's just coordinating a dyno tune.

Quote:

Originally Posted by feuer

Toyo R888 runs very wide compare to other tired. I ran PSS 245&275 bought R888 I they didn't clear. Went with RS3 255&275.

Thanks for the heads up, I just went and ordered 245/35/19 and 265/30/19. We'll see....I've got my fenders rolled...I'll let you guys know when I install them.

Fundguy1 · 05-04-2016, 07:43 PM

Wider than pss? Hmm. I don't see a 275/30-19 on them. It would be 265. I'm more worried about the 245 for the front Did they clear?

whosdady · 05-05-2016, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by feuer

Toyo R888 runs very wide compare to other tired. I ran PSS 245&275 bought R888 I they didn't clear. Went with RS3 255&275.

You must be running 18's Feuer? I couldn't find the rs3's in a 19 inch at 275-30-19? That would have been one of my top choices.

The r888 setup I'm looking at is
235-35-19 and 265-30-19

Let me know OP how the 45's work for you. I do know the r888's run wide. It will be close. I'd like to hear about the noise and wet traction as well.

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Fundguy1 Major General 2033 Rep 8,339 Posts Drives: 335 e93 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Orlando, fl iTrader: (0)	I'm looking at that setup myself. Rear will be tight and probably need a roll and a stretch. Front depending on camber, lowering, etc. Should be OK. You didn't list enough parameters to be sure. Year, body style, suspension mods, camber settings, etc.
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N54CoupeHP Captain 71 Rep 648 Posts Drives: 2012 335is Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: United States iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 335is [9.66]	I guess this is an option as well 19x8.5 ET32 265/30/19 (Is 265 too big for a 8.5 wide wheel?) 19x10 ET38 295/30/19 __________________ 2012 E92 335is \| BSM/Coral Red \| Moonroof Delete \| 6MT BQ Tuning \| ar design DPs \| M Performance Spoiler \| Michelin PSS \| Cyba Ram Air \| VRSF CP \| Fuel-It! Stg 2 LPFP Split Armrest \| LUX Reverse Lights \| Rear Fog Lights Enabled TOOK DELIVERY 24 OCT 2011 [FIRST PICS] [INTERIOR PICS]
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Fundguy1 Major General 2033 Rep 8,339 Posts Drives: 335 e93 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Orlando, fl iTrader: (0)	265 I highly doubt will fit the front. 255 people have often destroyed their plastic fenders. 245 is typically the max front for an e92/93. I don't see an issue front to back difference. Depends on what you want the car to do. For max handling autocross guys would recommend a square setup, 245-17 on each corner. What you have proposed is max grip for acceleration. I'm running 235-275 now. I'm going to 245-295 or 305 myself. I don't see an issue and 235-275 isn't much different than 245-295 combo. 265 front would perform like crap too. Giant boat anchors on the fronts relative to 235 or 245. Besides, a big stagger looks mean. Stretchy guys will know your car is serious, not a pretty boy. Last edited by Fundguy1; 05-04-2016 at 11:43 AM..
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shadow191 Lieutenant Colonel 181 Rep 1,681 Posts Drives: 2017 Volvo XC90 R-Design Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: GA iTrader: (3)	I run 245/295, but I don't track the car or anything so I don't really know if there is an imbalance. During aggressive driving, car still handles well, doesn't really understeer too much.
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Fundguy1 Major General 2033 Rep 8,339 Posts Drives: 335 e93 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Orlando, fl iTrader: (0)	The wheels I'm looking at to fit that are 19x8.5 et 30 front, 19x11 et43 rear. I'm sure other combos will work.
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Fundguy1 Major General 2033 Rep 8,339 Posts Drives: 335 e93 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Orlando, fl iTrader: (0)	You should be fine. Little more understeer. Just add gas to compensate. Basically the front will grip the same. The rear will grip better. So instead of going into a 4 wheel slide you'll start understeering at the same spot but you can compensate with some gas to kick the back a little. Just brake earlier and power out earlier. Personally I like hammering earlier in a corner but I'm weird like that. Last edited by Fundguy1; 05-04-2016 at 04:29 PM..
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Fundguy1 Major General 2033 Rep 8,339 Posts Drives: 335 e93 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Orlando, fl iTrader: (0)	I'm going to be in the exact same boat.
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Fundguy1 Major General 2033 Rep 8,339 Posts Drives: 335 e93 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Orlando, fl iTrader: (0)	My build thread. Should be ready next few days. Waiting patiently. Hoping to dyno 650-700 rwhp/rwtq. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1205124
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Fundguy1 Major General 2033 Rep 8,339 Posts Drives: 335 e93 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Orlando, fl iTrader: (0)	So ready myself thx. Fingers crossed next few days. Physical stuff should be done by Friday. Then it's just coordinating a dyno tune.
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feuer Major General 4277 Rep 9,209 Posts Drives: wife crazy! Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (5)	Toyo R888 runs very wide compare to other tired. I ran PSS 245&275 bought R888 I they didn't clear. Went with RS3 255&275.
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Fundguy1 Major General 2033 Rep 8,339 Posts Drives: 335 e93 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Orlando, fl iTrader: (0)	Wider than pss? Hmm. I don't see a 275/30-19 on them. It would be 265. I'm more worried about the 245 for the front Did they clear?
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