Planet 9

FT · #1 08-26-2008, 09:33 PM

255/35/18 and 295/30/18 sizes (correct the size typo from original post), used once, they are in nearly new condition, $900.

gmorat · #2 08-26-2008, 10:10 PM

Do they fit on the stock 18" wheels?

Thks.

G.

**K-Man S** · #3 08-27-2008, 06:13 AM

Hey those would fit the Champion RS98 wheels right? I forget if they are good track tires or not though...

FT · #4 08-27-2008, 06:19 AM

Originally Posted by gmorat

Do they fit on the stock 18" wheels?

Thks.

G.

Unfortunately, they won't fit on stock wheels. 255 front tire requires a minimim of 8.5" wide wheels and 295 rear tires require a min. of 10" wheels.

Originally Posted by K-Man S

Hey those would fit the Champion RS98 wheels right? I forget if they are good track tires or not though...

They are very good tires for the track with longevity. I do not see why they won't fit onto the RS98s as long as they are 8.5"/10".

**KS-CS** · #5 08-27-2008, 07:35 AM

Originally Posted by K-Man S

Hey those would fit the Champion RS98 wheels right? I forget if they are good track tires or not though...

Excellent track tires - however I believe the rears are actually 295/30-18, not 295/35, so they are a bit shorter than OEM - the diameters of the 255/35 and 295/30 are both 25.1" according to the Toyo spec sheet.

**BillC** · #6 08-27-2008, 07:35 AM

Originally Posted by FT

255/35/18 and 295/35/18 sizes, used once, they are in nearly new condition, $900.

Arrrghh!

If you had posted this earlier, I would have taken them! On this past Saturday, I went to Radial Tire and bought a new set of R888s in virtually those sizes (255/35 and 295/30).

Are you sure about the size of the rear tires? According to Toyo, they make 295/30/18, but not 35. Both Paul and I looked for the 295/35, since it would have matched the front 255/35s perfectly.

Also, why are you selling them? Did you not like them, or are you going to Hoosiers or something better?

If you still have them in a couple of months, once my bank account has recovered a bit, I may get them from you as spares/replacements.

FT · #7 08-27-2008, 09:20 AM

Originally Posted by KS-CS

Excellent track tires - however I believe the rears are actually 295/30-18, not 295/35, so they are a bit shorter than OEM - the diameters of the 255/35 and 295/30 are both 25.1" according to the Toyo spec sheet.

Yes, you are absolutely right, the rears are 295/30, I made a typo, thanks for catching it.

Originally Posted by BillC

Arrrghh!

If you had posted this earlier, I would have taken them! On this past Saturday, I went to Radial Tire and bought a new set of R888s in virtually those sizes (255/35 and 295/30).

I am sorry Bill, you are right, I should have thought about it earlier.

I am not sure if my price offers much in the way of savings frankly, but if it is significant for you (and I can discount it for you Bill), Paul might be willing to take your's back since they are unused; I'll be getting new tires from him and I know him well, I am sure he'll help us out. If you want to do this, let me know (I'll send you my cell #) and I'll call Paul.

Originally Posted by BillC

Also, why are you selling them? Did you not like them, or are you going to Hoosiers or something better?

If you still have them in a couple of months, once my bank account has recovered a bit, I may get them from you as spares/replacements.

Frankly, these are supposed to be very good tires. I just don't like using expensive r-comps, especially with less than ideal stock suspension with r-comps. I want to get back onto street tires, cheap ones, and not worry about my tire costs.