70
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
63/100
17 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Bridgestone Potenza S007 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: Toyo Proxes R888R — better handling, treadwear and dry. Pick the Bridgestone Potenza S007 if wet matters 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 7
Why this score
| Source | Potenza S007 | Proxes R888R |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 85 | 92 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 100 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Potenza S007 leads by 20
Why this score
| Source | Potenza S007 | Proxes R888R |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 75 | 54 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 65 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Potenza S007 | Proxes R888R |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 76 | 67 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 55 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 92 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Potenza S007 | Proxes R888R |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | – | 70 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Proxes R888R leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | Potenza S007 | Proxes R888R |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 57 | 69 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 57 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 71 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Proxes R888R leads by 20
Why this score
| Source | Potenza S007 | Proxes R888R |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 72 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Potenza S007 | Toyo Proxes R888R |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 70 | 72 |
| Dry | 85 | 92 |
| Wet | 74 | 54 |
| Comfort | 67 | 67 |
| Noise | – | 59 |
| Treadwear | 57 | 69 |
| Handling | 72 | 92 |
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Headline score
70
/ 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 S007 is a polarizing ultra-high-performance tire that excels in aggressive, dry-weather driving but receives inconsistent feedback regarding wet-weather safety and longevity. While owners of high-performance vehicles often praise its grip and track-day capabilities, others report significant issues with rapid tread wear and poor performance in standing water.
Pros
- Exceptional dry-weather grip and traction for high-horsepower vehicles
- Strong performance during spirited driving and track-day use
- Aesthetically pleasing design with a comfortable ride for a low-profile tire
- Effective as original equipment (OE) on specific performance models
Cons
- Significant concerns regarding hydroplaning and safety in wet or damp conditions
- Rapid and premature tread wear reported by many users
- Inconsistent noise levels, with some users finding them louder than expected
- Stiff sidewall construction can lead to a harsh ride on uneven surfaces
Observations
- Users with high-horsepower rear-wheel-drive vehicles report excellent traction when tires are properly warmed in dry conditions.
- Owners of heavier sedans or non-dedicated sports cars have reported premature wear, with some noting the tire is specifically engineered for specialized performance chassis rather than general luxury use.
- The tire is frequently noted as a stiff-riding option, which can exacerbate the ride quality of vehicles already equipped with firm factory suspensions.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Potenza S007 | B · Toyo Proxes R888R |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Max 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?
70
/ 100
Bridgestone
72
/ 100
Toyo
Winner: Toyo Proxes R888R — better handling, treadwear and dry. Pick the Bridgestone Potenza S007 if wet matters most to you.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone Potenza S007 scores 74 vs 54 on wet.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Toyo Proxes R888R scores 92 vs 72 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Toyo Proxes R888R scores 69 vs 57 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Toyo Proxes R888R scores 92 vs 85 on dry.
Tire A · Bridgestone Potenza S007
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.