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So I'm soon to be in the market for new tyres.

Wait! This isn't the normal "what tyre" thread! :p

I've had a moment of madness but don't know if these will work. Currently on 265/30/20. Naturally I'm drawn towards the PSS's.

Then I see R888R's (new r888's) are available on a 20" rim. Only they're 285/35/20.

Is it a bad idea? The "will they fit" website indicates a change in ride height I'm not keen on but width wise I think they'll go.

Daft idea?

S**t the bed they're expensive tyres! >£390 ea according to demon tweaks..

A good alternative might be the Pirelli (bear with me!) Trofeo R 245 35 ZR20 (95Y). It's a bit awkward with width options in a 20" tyre, the next size is 305!

You would be better off getting a dedicated set of track wheels/tyres. 18-19" with a higher profile would be better for track, and more choice with sizes.

Yeah you're probably right si as usual. I should have thought of that. Cost to buy a set of 19"s is saved in NOT buying these tyres I guess!

And then I can stick to tyres I know and love.

Good idea.

Sounds good, let us know what you end up with. I was thinking about a set for the barge, I can't ride my bike at the mo due to health reasons, so I've done a few track days with the RS but it usually ends up with a lot of sideways action and wrecked tyres lol. Its a lot of weight to be navigating tight bends at speed, it did great on the ring but that's mostly fast flowy corners I guess.

Might have to look into getting a cheap 90s jap sports car for track days

Or a Clio!

I know from past comments on here ill get shot down but ......I've got a set of Pirelli P zeros on mine , I paid £121 each fitted . Not every ones choice but I think there miles better than the conti sports I had on it before . Not much road noise and much like the yokohama parada's once warm their excellent .

I respect them for how fast they can be... But no lol. I definitely want a rwd, something like an s14 silva, or maybe even an RX7. Or GT86 if I found a cheap wreck that could be turned into a track car (2jz swap anyone?)

In reality I'm pretty broke due to getting the RS into shape! It does return the love though, well pleased I ended up with it

What about a set of cups? Do you do many normal miles? Give it the big beans!

Yeah, cup 2's look very nice, good shout.

That's what's going on the 996 when I've sorted paying for the rs6 engine