diggerman Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 i know this subject comes up frequently, so forgive me? I need tyres for my 150SV for road/touring use in both wet and dry. I have 13inch 185 front 205 rear and currently have yoko 048's that are worn out.Whar's the most suitable tyre currently available and who sells them in Bucks?ta guys Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markiebabes Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Peter Adams and Page in High WycombeToyo new R888 R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randybugger Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Are the R888 R's better in the wet than the AO48's ? I currently run the same tyres as diggerman in the same size so would be interested to hear if they are better, also are they the same height as my sump would be most upset if the ride height dropped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markiebabes Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 They are supposed to be better as they have different grooves to aid water dispersal I will be going for these next (running R888 at the moment and never had a problem) and yes i had 48s before R888s but found them more skittish than 888's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivaan Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 I would agree with Markie. I have used R888s for a couple of years now and they are very good, better than the 48's I had previously. I'm replacing them soon with the R888Rs. They are supposedly a step up again, but there's only one way to find out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randybugger Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Excellent, thanks for the info, I'll try a set of them when my current set wear out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diggerman Posted March 2, 2016 Author Share Posted March 2, 2016 Thanks MarieB and all,Sounds like R888R are worth a try. Will give the guys in Wycombe Marsh a call.Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diggerman Posted March 2, 2016 Author Share Posted March 2, 2016 Scuse me Mark, i meant MarkieB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randybugger Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 diggerman, Let me know what you think of them, especially in cold/wet conditions. It's always good to get a 3rd opinion. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sheldon Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Adams & Page are selling R888 @ £60 each inc VAT & Delivery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Including VAT and delivery? Thats a good price! Clearing old stocks of 888 for the 888R? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markiebabes Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Peter Adams and Page are very good and 7 friendly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivaan Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Been out today with the new R888Rs on the car. Roads dry with wet patches / standing water. Done approx 150 miles around South Shropshire / Powys.I know I'm comparing 2 year old, worn R888, with new rubber, but they induced great confidence. Very very grippy, and handled the wet patches without unsettling the car. Very impressed.Clive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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