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 | Proxes R888R |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 92 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 94 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 100 |
| Source | NT 01 | Proxes R888R |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 54 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 46 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 65 |
| Source | NT 01 | Proxes R888R |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 67 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 46 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 92 |
| Source | NT 01 | Proxes R888R |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | – | 70 |
| Source | NT 01 | Proxes R888R |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 69 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 71 |
| Source | NT 01 | Proxes R888R |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | – |
| Category | Nitto NT 01 | Toyo Proxes R888R |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 66 | 72 |
| Dry | 94 | 92 |
| Wet | 46 | 54 |
| Comfort | 46 | 67 |
| Noise | – | 59 |
| Treadwear | 73 | 69 |
| Handling | 83 | 92 |
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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Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
| Attribute | A · Nitto NT 01 | B · Toyo Proxes R888R |
|---|---|---|
| Sizes available | 17 | 48 |
| Rim diameters | 14″ – 19″ | 13″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | 6.3/32″ | 6.3/32″ |
| UTQG | 100 A A | 100 A A |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | 51 psi |
Nitto
Toyo
Winner: Toyo Proxes R888R — better comfort, handling and wet. Pick the Nitto NT 01 if treadwear matters most to you.
Toyo Proxes R888R scores 67 vs 46 on comfort.
Toyo Proxes R888R scores 92 vs 83 on handling.
Toyo Proxes R888R scores 54 vs 46 on wet.
Nitto NT 01 scores 73 vs 69 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.
