Toyo Releases First 20” Track Day Tyre for Nissan R35 GTR

Toyo Tires have developed a specific fitment tailored to the needs of the Nissan R35 GTR. The 285/35 ZR 20 (100Y) front and 315/30 ZR 20 (101Y) rear sizes have been added to the Proxes R888 range. At the Autosport Show in January 2010, the tyres were fitted to the Sumo Power 660bhp Nissan R35 GTR demonstration car on the Time Attack stand. The Time Attack series has chosen the R888 as its control tyre. The series includes cars that have in excess of 700bhp, giving the R888s have a track record (so to speak) of handling the type of power output expected from such highly powered sports cars.

The Nissan GT-R is a limited production, Japanese supercar that boasts 485 all-wheel-drive horsepower. The Proxes R888 semi-slick road-legal trackday tyre has been called “a natural fit for this supercar” by its manufacturer. Toyo states that the R888’s “exceptional handling and grip” has led to its establishment as the “number one trackday tyre in the UK.” It aims to enhance track capabilities with features such as a continuous centre contact for better directional control during hard braking. A unidirectional, 5mm tread pattern with v-shaped grooves enhances wet traction and control, while a semi-slick shoulder area helps to increase cornering force.

“With the incredible potential offered by the Nissan GT-R, Toyo Tires felt it was a natural fit to develop R-compound sizes specific to this vehicle,” said Robert Waytashek, consumer products manager, Toyo Tire USA. “With our extensive testing on this car, we found the GT-R achieves a new level of on-track performance thanks to the installation of Proxes R888 tyres.”