Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
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Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | NT 01 | R888 R |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 69 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 94 | 90 |
| Source | NT 01 | R888 R |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 46 | 63 |
| Source | NT 01 | R888 R |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 46 | 62 |
| Source | NT 01 | R888 R |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | 60 |
| Source | NT 01 | R888 R |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | 85 |
| Category | Nitto NT 01 | Toyo R888 R |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 66 | 68 |
| Dry | 94 | 77 |
| Wet | 46 | 63 |
| Comfort | 46 | 62 |
| Treadwear | 73 | 60 |
| Handling | 83 | 85 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
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Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Nitto NT01 is widely regarded as a high-value, track-focused semi-slick tire that excels in dry conditions, offering impressive longevity compared to its competitors. While it provides exceptional grip and consistent performance for track enthusiasts, users must exercise extreme caution in wet conditions due to a significant risk of hydroplaning.
The Toyo R888 R is a polarizing semi-slick tire that excels in dry track conditions, offering sharp steering response and high levels of mechanical grip. While enthusiasts praise its performance on lightweight vehicles, many users report significant noise, rapid tread wear, and inconsistent performance in wet or cold conditions, leading to a mixed consensus regarding its value for street-driven vehicles.
| Attribute | A · Nitto NT 01 | B · Toyo R888 R |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | Summer Trackday and Competition tires |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 17 | — |
| Rim diameters | 14″ – 19″ | — |
| Tread depth | 6.3/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 100 A A | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | — |
Nitto
Toyo
Winner: Toyo R888 R — better wet and comfort. Pick the Nitto NT 01 if dry and treadwear matter most to you.
Nitto NT 01 scores 94 vs 77 on dry.
Toyo R888 R scores 63 vs 46 on wet.
Toyo R888 R scores 62 vs 46 on comfort.
Nitto NT 01 scores 73 vs 60 on treadwear.
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.
