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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Toyo Proxes R888R vs Toyo R888 R — Compared (September 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.

Toyo Proxes R888R tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
86/100
Owner ratings
Dry
92
Wet
54
Comfort
67
Noise
59
Treadwear
69
Handling
92

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

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Tire B Toyo

Toyo R888 R

Summer Trackday and Competition tires

Toyo R888 R tread pattern
Objective (60%)
70/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
74/100
29 owner reviews
Dry
77
Wet
63
Comfort
62
Noise
–
Treadwear
60
Handling
85

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Toyo Proxes R888R — better dry, treadwear and handling. Pick the Toyo R888 R 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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Proxes R888R leads by 15
A — Toyo Proxes R888R
92
B — Toyo R888 R
77
Why this score
SourceProxes R888RR888 R
Professional tests (TWG score) – 69
Tire Rack owners 92 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 90
SimpleTire owners 100 –

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) R888 R leads by 9
A — Toyo Proxes R888R
54
B — Toyo R888 R
63
Why this score
SourceProxes R888RR888 R
Tire Rack owners 54 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 63
SimpleTire owners 65 –

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Proxes R888R leads by 5
A — Toyo Proxes R888R
67
B — Toyo R888 R
62
Why this score
SourceProxes R888RR888 R
Tire Rack owners 67 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 62
SimpleTire owners 92 –

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Toyo Proxes R888R
59
B — Toyo R888 R
–
Why this score
SourceProxes R888RR888 R
SimpleTire owners 70 –

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Proxes R888R leads by 9
A — Toyo Proxes R888R
69
B — Toyo R888 R
60
Why this score
SourceProxes R888RR888 R
Tire Rack owners 69 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 60
SimpleTire owners 71 –

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Proxes R888R leads by 7
A — Toyo Proxes R888R
92
B — Toyo R888 R
85
Why this score
SourceProxes R888RR888 R
Tyre Reviews owners – 85

Scores at a glance

Toyo Proxes R888R vs Toyo R888 R: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryToyo Proxes R888RToyo R888 R
Relative Score 72 68
Dry 92 77
Wet 54 63
Comfort 67 62
Noise 59 –
Treadwear 69 60
Handling 92 85

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Headline score

Tire A

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.

Tire A Toyo Proxes R888R

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

Tire B Toyo R888 R

The Toyo R888 R is a polarizing semi-slick tire that excels in dry track conditions, offering sharp steering response and high levels of mechanical grip. While enthusiasts praise its performance on lightweight vehicles, many users report significant noise, rapid tread wear, and inconsistent performance in wet or cold conditions, leading to a mixed consensus regarding its value for street-driven vehicles.

Pros

  • Exceptional dry grip and cornering stability
  • Sharp, communicative steering feedback
  • Strong, stiff sidewall construction
  • Predictable handling once the tire reaches optimal operating temperature

Cons

  • High levels of road noise, particularly at highway speeds
  • Rapid tread wear and short lifespan
  • Poor performance and potential for aquaplaning in standing water
  • Performance degradation after multiple heat cycles

Observations

  • Lightweight, track-focused vehicles like the Caterham or Clio 197 report significantly better satisfaction than owners of modern, heavy vehicles exceeding 1400kg.
  • High-horsepower applications (700whp+) may experience accelerated wear and reach the tire's thermal limits quickly.
  • Users note that the tire requires specific alignment settings to maximize longevity and prevent uneven wear.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Toyo Proxes R888R B · Toyo R888 R
Category—Summer Trackday and Competition tires
Vehicle type—Passenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available48—
Rim diameters13″ – 20″—
Tread depth6.3/32″—
UTQG100 A A—
SidewallBlackwall—
Max pressure51 psi—
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Toyo

Toyo

Winner: Toyo Proxes R888R — better dry, treadwear and handling. Pick the Toyo R888 R if wet matters most to you.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Toyo Proxes R888R scores 92 vs 77 on dry.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Toyo Proxes R888R scores 69 vs 60 on treadwear.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Toyo R888 R scores 63 vs 54 on wet.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Toyo Proxes R888R scores 92 vs 85 on handling.

Tire A · Toyo Proxes R888R
Tire B · Toyo R888 R

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.