Top 5 R-Compound Tires - Super Street Magazine

Now that we've shed some light on the subject, we've made your tire shopping decisions easier by highlighting five of today's most popular R-compounds chosen by road racers like you. And what better way to make you look at these tires than throwing in new SS girl Italia LaRagione. Enjoy!

Italia LaRagione

Meet the young and beautiful Italia. She's a Filipino/Italian who's currently in school to one day become a teacher and mentor to underprivileged kids (Uhm...wouldn't mind being her student!—Staff). Besides studying, she's a music and book junkie. Closet nerd? Be still our hearts!

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BFGoodrich G-Force R1 (top)

Sizes: 15-18" (35 sizes)
UTQG: 40 B A
Contact: bfgoodrichtires.com

Michelin Pilot Sport Cup (bottom)

Sizes: 18-19" (20 sizes)
UTQG: 80 AA A
Contact: michelinman.com

Toyo R888

Sizes: 13-20" (43 sizes)
UTQG: 100 AA A
Contact: Toyotires.com

Nitto NT01

Sizes: 14-18" (18 sizes)
UTQG: 100 AA A
Contact: Nittotire.com

Yokohama A048

Sizes: 15-18" (22 sizes)
UTQG: 60 AA A
Contact: Yokohamatire.com