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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Toyo Proxes R888R vs Toyo R888 — 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.

VS
Tire B Toyo

Toyo R888

Summer Trackday and Competition tires

Toyo R888 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
68/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
72/100
37 owner reviews
Dry
77
Wet
60
Comfort
55
Noise
100
Treadwear
59
Handling
78

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictToo close to call: Toyo Proxes R888R and Toyo R888 are within 2 points overall. Toyo Proxes R888R is stronger on dry, handling and comfort. Toyo R888 is stronger on noise and wet.
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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
77
Why this score
SourceProxes R888RR888
Professional tests (TWG score) – 68
Tire Rack owners 92 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 90
SimpleTire owners 100 –

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) R888 leads by 6
A — Toyo Proxes R888R
54
B — Toyo R888
60
Why this score
SourceProxes R888RR888
Professional tests (TWG score) – 57
Tire Rack owners 54 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 63
SimpleTire owners 65 –

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Proxes R888R leads by 12
A — Toyo Proxes R888R
67
B — Toyo R888
55
Why this score
SourceProxes R888RR888
Tire Rack owners 67 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 55
SimpleTire owners 92 –

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) R888 leads by 41
A — Toyo Proxes R888R
59
B — Toyo R888
100
Why this score
SourceProxes R888RR888
Professional tests (TWG score) – 100
SimpleTire owners 70 –

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Proxes R888R leads by 10
A — Toyo Proxes R888R
69
B — Toyo R888
59
Why this score
SourceProxes R888RR888
Tire Rack owners 69 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 59
SimpleTire owners 71 –

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Proxes R888R leads by 14
A — Toyo Proxes R888R
92
B — Toyo R888
78
Why this score
SourceProxes R888RR888
Tyre Reviews owners – 78

Scores at a glance

Toyo Proxes R888R vs Toyo R888: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryToyo Proxes R888RToyo R888
Relative Score 70 69
Dry 92 77
Wet 54 60
Comfort 67 55
Noise 59 100
Treadwear 69 59
Handling 92 78

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Tire A

Tire B

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

The Toyo R888 is widely regarded as a high-performance semi-slick tire that offers exceptional dry grip and track-day capability. While users praise its ability to transform vehicle handling and provide confidence-inspiring traction, it is frequently criticized for significant road noise, poor comfort, and a high risk of aquaplaning in standing water.

Pros

  • Phenomenal dry weather grip and cornering stability
  • Rapid warm-up time to reach optimal operating temperature
  • High value-for-money proposition for track-day enthusiasts
  • Predictable and progressive handling characteristics

Cons

  • Excessive road noise often described as a 'howling' or 'wheel bearing' sound
  • Poor performance and safety risks in deep standing water
  • Low comfort levels unsuitable for daily driving
  • Rapid tread wear, particularly on heavier vehicles or during aggressive track use

Observations

  • Lighter vehicles like the MR2 and Mini Cooper report better tread longevity compared to heavier chassis.
  • Users note that the tire's performance is highly sensitive to air pressure adjustments relative to ambient and track temperatures.
  • Some users report that wider tire sizes (e.g., 255mm) can negatively impact steering progressiveness compared to narrower setups.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Toyo Proxes R888R B · Toyo R888
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

Too close to call: Toyo Proxes R888R and Toyo R888 are within 2 points overall. Toyo Proxes R888R is stronger on dry, handling and comfort. Toyo R888 is stronger on noise and wet.

Pick tire B You want a quieter cabin

Toyo R888 scores 100 vs 59 on noise.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Toyo Proxes R888R scores 92 vs 77 on dry.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Toyo Proxes R888R scores 92 vs 78 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Toyo Proxes R888R scores 67 vs 55 on comfort.

Tire A · Toyo Proxes R888R
Tire B · Toyo R888

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.