apac

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I want to put a new set of R888's on the car for a track day, i won't be able to get them put on the car until a couple of days before the day.

Do 888's need wearing in, or are they good to go?

btw, they are the medium treadwear = 100


Andrew

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Ideally yes, a few heat cycles and allowed to cool before crucifying them on the day

Moley

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Yes they do, nearly found that out the hard way

apac

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so, some general street use for a day or two? how many miles, as an educated guess?

Moley

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TBH a few laps will probably be ok, just don't give it the full beans straight away

53

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Budgie reckons you get better wear longevity putting a few heat cycles through them before the day. As Gary says a few laps will probably be ok, but you may find you kill them quicker than if they were eased into life

apac

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thanks for the replies. I have read somewhere that some gentle/normal use for a day, then remove the wheels/tyres for 48hrs before putting back on for the track. I bit of a farse, but due to the price of the tyres and the treadwear anything that gives them more longevity is worth a try.

They are the business on the track, even in wet, just not standing water, which gives a hold your breath moment.

legacy_gtb

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A couple of spirited 15min or so drives to get some heat into them, with a decent time to cool down in between and they'll be scrubbed. Last a fair bit longer like that.

apac

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great, will do , thanks

legacy_gtb

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They on a classic? some fresh wheel bearing grease and getting some air ducts to the brakes isnt a bad call either, the grip of 888's puts some serious loads into everything chassis and the classic front wheel bearings can disintegrate fairly easily.

apac

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they're for my v.8 Spec C. I've used them before but in a used condition, never from new.