70
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
70/100
4 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Nitto Motivo 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 wet. Pick the Nitto Motivo if treadwear 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 27
Why this score
| Source | Motivo | Proxes R888R |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 92 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 65 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 100 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Proxes R888R leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Motivo | Proxes R888R |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 54 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 50 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 65 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Motivo leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | Motivo | Proxes R888R |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 67 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 92 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Motivo | Proxes R888R |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | – | 70 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Motivo leads by 26
Why this score
| Source | Motivo | Proxes R888R |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 69 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 95 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 71 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Proxes R888R leads by 29
Why this score
| Source | Motivo | Proxes R888R |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 63 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Nitto Motivo | Toyo Proxes R888R |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 70 | 72 |
| Dry | 65 | 92 |
| Wet | 50 | 54 |
| Comfort | 73 | 67 |
| Noise | – | 59 |
| Treadwear | 95 | 69 |
| Handling | 63 | 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 Nitto Motivo is generally regarded as a high-value, long-lasting all-season tire that excels in dry conditions and tread longevity. However, user experiences are polarized, with significant concerns regarding its performance in winter weather and stability issues when fitted to certain vehicle types.
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and durability
- Strong dry pavement grip and handling
- Competitive price-to-performance ratio
Cons
- Poor traction and grip in snow and ice
- Noticeable decline in wet weather performance
- Potential for sidewall instability on specific vehicle platforms
Observations
- Users reported significant sidewall flex and handling instability when using these tires on commercial-style vans like the Transit Connect.
- Drivers of performance-oriented sedans and SUVs noted that while the tire handles dry canyon roads well, it lacks the necessary winter capabilities for northern climates.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Nitto Motivo | B · Toyo Proxes R888R |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer 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?
70
/ 100
Nitto
72
/ 100
Toyo
Winner: Toyo Proxes R888R — better handling, dry and wet. Pick the Nitto Motivo if treadwear and comfort matter most to you.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Toyo Proxes R888R scores 92 vs 63 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Toyo Proxes R888R scores 92 vs 65 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Nitto Motivo scores 95 vs 69 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Nitto Motivo scores 73 vs 67 on comfort.
Tire A · Nitto Motivo
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.