Tyres for everyday driving

[CNHSS1]

you get what you pay for with tyres im afraid.
Comparing R888s to T1-Rs or any other 'normal' road tyre is a bit unfair, 888s are a semi-slick and softer compound/harder sidewall, so transmit more road noise and vibration into the cabin (tiring for a roadie) and wear rate is MUCH higher. 888s also do need to warm slightly to work better than a boggo road tyre, they are sh*te in rain or v.cold (ie last 3 months)
if the cars a 'sunday blaster' id go for a track based tyre and enjoy the benfits of the extra grip, but if its a daily the wear rate and nasty wet handling will get to you in the end. all my mates that have run them, ended up with a spare set of wheels for bad weather/normal driving

whats the setup of the car? std suspension or modified?

[irish s12]

Lowering springs,kyb shocks,helical diff and polly bushes everywhere.

[CamInHead]

bear in mind track-hero tyres like 888s will nolonger be road legal soon

[CNHSS1]

that will depend on the EU rulings/legislation, its still not definite yet, and the date of implementation isnt confirmed if it does happen

[PukkaSilvia]

Also if it will apply to Ireland is another question

I would buy t1-rs again as there dirt cheap tbh and handled pretty well, the sidewalls were pretty firm and well reinforced too.

had 205-50-15s stretched on 8.5j rims with an offset of ten. Probably helped quite a bit though

[irish s12]

They aren't as cheap as the uniroyal rainsports though and they come rated really highly by everyone so I think I'm going to give them a try.

[irish s12]

Just to update this for peoples information,I got the uniroyal rainsport 2's in 225 45 17 front and rear.
They have transformed the car completely for wet or dry driving.
Traction is probably twice as good,and roadholding is incredible.
I would highly recomend these tyres for anyone who is thinking about some new ones