Hi Andy - hope this helps...from my 888 archives !!! Mind you, ive just fitted Diabola Corsas to my S4R and I know what will be going o my 888 next - awesome !!
Michelins are a complete no no with 888’s – bin them immediately ! Rennsports (road compound) work best on 888’s, outrageous lean angles, traction and stability under braking can be achieved with these tyres, they have good feel and being very compliant give a smooth ride. One spin-off, is their low weight, which combined with a mag wheel and light disks make a real difference to directional changes and steering. For track only try Rensport RS1 front/RS2 rear combo, however you will have to bin them after one track day, as these are one shot wonder tyres that cant cope with repeated heat cycles. I have just got a pair of K1 Racetec’s that superceed the Rennsports, haven’t tried them yet but will let you know, again these are track only, but are reported to survive longer than the RS1/RS2 combo. Caution, whenever you fit new road Rennsports take it VERY easy for the first 100 miles and choose a hot day with some abrasive tarmac to do it, failure to respect this will cost you dear.
The pics I sent you where with the following tyre/suspension set up:-
Tyres – Rennsport road compound front 31.5 psi, rear 29-30 psi (this is also best for solo road work)
Front suspension: preload – 4 rings. Rebound – 4 clicks off hard, compression, 9 clicks off hard
Rear suspension: preload – stock, compression 2 turns off hard, rebound, ¾ turn of hard, rear hoop ride height – stock, rose joints wound completely in.
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