77
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
77/100
4 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Bridgestone Potenza RE01R vs Toyo Proxes R888R — Compared (May 2026)
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.
VS
Tire B
Toyo
Toyo Proxes R888R
72
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
86/100
Owner ratings
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Bridgestone Potenza RE01R — better wet and treadwear. Pick the Toyo Proxes R888R if handling and comfort matter most to you.
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Category breakdown
6 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
Proxes R888R leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE01R | Proxes R888R |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 92 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 100 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Potenza RE01R leads by 29
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE01R | Proxes R888R |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 54 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 65 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Proxes R888R leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE01R | Proxes R888R |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 67 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 92 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE01R | Proxes R888R |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | – | 70 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Potenza RE01R leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE01R | Proxes R888R |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 69 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 71 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Proxes R888R leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | Potenza RE01R | Proxes R888R |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Potenza RE01R | Toyo Proxes R888R |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 77 | 72 |
| Dry | 90 | 92 |
| Wet | 83 | 54 |
| Comfort | 60 | 67 |
| Noise | – | 59 |
| Treadwear | 73 | 69 |
| Handling | 80 | 92 |
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Headline score
77
/ 100
Tire A
72
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Bridgestone Potenza RE01R is highly regarded as a high-performance tire that bridges the gap between street and track use. Users consistently praise its exceptional grip levels, predictable handling, and robust sidewall construction, making it a favorite for spirited driving and track-day enthusiasts.
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip and handling characteristics
- Predictable and communicative breakaway behavior
- High durability and heat resistance during track sessions
- Stiff sidewall construction providing precise steering feedback
Cons
- High price point compared to competitors
- Limited market availability and difficulty in sourcing
- Performance may be surpassed by dedicated R-compound tires for pure track use
Observations
- Users noted that the tire provides almost excessive grip for lower-horsepower, lightweight platforms like the Honda Integra.
- Performance remains consistent and durable even when subjected to heavy track-day usage on high-performance vehicles like the BMW M3.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Potenza RE01R | B · Toyo Proxes R888R |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Extreme Performance tires | — |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | — |
| Sizes available | — | 48 |
| Rim diameters | — | 13″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | — | 6.3/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 100 A A |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 51 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
77
/ 100
Bridgestone
72
/ 100
Toyo
Winner: Bridgestone Potenza RE01R — better wet and treadwear. Pick the Toyo Proxes R888R if handling and comfort matter most to you.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone Potenza RE01R scores 83 vs 54 on wet.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Toyo Proxes R888R scores 92 vs 80 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Toyo Proxes R888R scores 67 vs 60 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Bridgestone Potenza RE01R scores 73 vs 69 on treadwear.
Tire A · Bridgestone Potenza RE01R
Tire B · Toyo Proxes R888R
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How do we compare tires?
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.