63
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
57/100
20 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Goodyear GT3 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, dry and comfort. Pick the Goodyear GT3 if wet matters most to you.
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Category breakdown
7 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 21
Why this score
| Source | GT3 | Proxes R888R |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 92 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 71 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 100 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
GT3 leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | GT3 | Proxes R888R |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 54 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 61 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 65 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | GT3 | Proxes R888R |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 50 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 48 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Proxes R888R leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | GT3 | Proxes R888R |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 67 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 56 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 92 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | GT3 | Proxes R888R |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | – | 70 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Proxes R888R leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | GT3 | Proxes R888R |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 69 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 64 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 71 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Proxes R888R leads by 31
Why this score
| Source | GT3 | Proxes R888R |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 61 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear GT3 | Toyo Proxes R888R |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 63 | 72 |
| Dry | 71 | 92 |
| Wet | 61 | 54 |
| Snow | 50 | – |
| Comfort | 56 | 67 |
| Noise | – | 59 |
| Treadwear | 64 | 69 |
| Handling | 61 | 92 |
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Headline score
63
/ 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 Goodyear GT3 is widely regarded as an outdated and polarizing tire, frequently criticized for poor wet-weather performance, high road noise, and inconsistent durability. While a minority of users report satisfactory longevity and dry-road stability, the prevailing consensus suggests that modern alternatives offer significantly better value and safety.
Pros
- Acceptable dry-road grip and stability
- Reasonable comfort levels when new
- Competitive pricing in certain markets
- Predictable handling for light, casual driving
Cons
- Poor traction and safety concerns on wet surfaces
- High levels of road noise that increase with tread wear
- Short tread life and premature wear, particularly on front-wheel-drive vehicles
- Susceptibility to punctures and structural issues like air bubbles
Observations
- Users of front-wheel-drive hatchbacks and compact cars frequently report rapid front-tire wear, often failing before 30,000 km.
- Owners of vehicles where the GT3 was factory-fitted (e.g., Honda Jazz/Fit) frequently express dissatisfaction, suggesting the tire's design is outdated compared to current market standards.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Goodyear GT3 | B · Toyo Proxes R888R |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Touring 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?
63
/ 100
Goodyear
72
/ 100
Toyo
Winner: Toyo Proxes R888R — better handling, dry and comfort. Pick the Goodyear GT3 if wet matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Toyo Proxes R888R scores 92 vs 61 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Toyo Proxes R888R scores 92 vs 71 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Toyo Proxes R888R scores 67 vs 56 on comfort.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Goodyear GT3 scores 61 vs 54 on wet.
Tire A · Goodyear GT3
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.