Nt-01 VS. R888

[bmock]

Guys:

Does anyone know for sure if the Nitto NT-01 tire compound would be the same as the original Toyo R1 compound or would it be the newer R888 compound??
Thanks

[dkmura]

I've heard rumors the NT01 compound is the same as that used on the R888, but I find it hard to believe. Having driven the RA-1, NT01 and R888, it certainly seems like the R888's compound is just a bit harder...

[Snymo]

I don't know for sure and I've checked a lot with a lot of different sources. Nitto is a division of Toyo so they won't confirm or deny anything, but having driven the RA-1, R888 and NT-01 I can say that I believe the NT-01 is the RA-1 with a different tread pattern. They drive the same, wear the same and "feel" the same. The R888 is completely different. That's the best I can tell you.

[docwyte]

According to Pete at the Tire Source, the Nitto NT01 is the same as the Toyo RA1, just a different tread pattern. I've run them both and they feel the same to me...

[hammerevo]

I can relay the same info, NT01 and RA1 are the same compound from what I have heard from vendors.

[bmock]

Thanks - That's good news!