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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Toyo Proxes R888R vs Toyo T1S — 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.

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 T1S

Summer Ultra High Performance tires

Toyo T1S tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
61/100
10 owner reviews
Dry
66
Wet
49
Comfort
65
Noise
–
Treadwear
65
Handling
57

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Toyo Proxes R888R — better handling, dry and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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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 26
A — Toyo Proxes R888R
92
B — Toyo T1S
66
Why this score
SourceProxes R888RT1S
Tire Rack owners 92 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 66
SimpleTire owners 100 –

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Proxes R888R leads by 5
A — Toyo Proxes R888R
54
B — Toyo T1S
49
Why this score
SourceProxes R888RT1S
Tire Rack owners 54 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 49
SimpleTire owners 65 –

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Proxes R888R leads by 2
A — Toyo Proxes R888R
67
B — Toyo T1S
65
Why this score
SourceProxes R888RT1S
Tire Rack owners 67 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 65
SimpleTire owners 92 –

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Toyo Proxes R888R
59
B — Toyo T1S
–
Why this score
SourceProxes R888RT1S
SimpleTire owners 70 –

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Proxes R888R leads by 4
A — Toyo Proxes R888R
69
B — Toyo T1S
65
Why this score
SourceProxes R888RT1S
Tire Rack owners 69 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 65
SimpleTire owners 71 –

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Proxes R888R leads by 35
A — Toyo Proxes R888R
92
B — Toyo T1S
57
Why this score
SourceProxes R888RT1S
Tyre Reviews owners – 57

Scores at a glance

Toyo Proxes R888R vs Toyo T1S: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryToyo Proxes R888RToyo T1S
Relative Score 72 60
Dry 92 66
Wet 54 49
Comfort 67 65
Noise 59 –
Treadwear 69 65
Handling 92 57

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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 T1S

The Toyo T1S is a polarizing performance tire that receives mixed reviews, often praised for its dry-weather handling and value, but frequently criticized for inconsistent wet-weather performance. While some enthusiasts appreciate its steering feedback and longevity, others report significant traction issues in cold or damp conditions, suggesting it is highly sensitive to temperature and vehicle setup.

Pros

  • Strong dry-weather grip and handling
  • Excellent value for the price point
  • Good steering feedback and road feel
  • Attractive tread design with effective rim protection

Cons

  • Unpredictable or poor traction in wet and cold conditions
  • Long break-in period required for optimal grip
  • Inconsistent performance across different vehicle power outputs
  • Weak sidewall construction reported by some users

Observations

  • Users with high-horsepower or torquey vehicles reported more difficulty managing traction compared to those with naturally aspirated, lower-torque setups.
  • Lightweight sports cars, such as the Westfield, reported positive experiences with longevity and balanced grip.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Toyo Proxes R888R B · Toyo T1S
Category—Summer Ultra High Performance 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 handling, dry and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Toyo Proxes R888R scores 92 vs 57 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Toyo Proxes R888R scores 92 vs 66 on dry.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Toyo Proxes R888R scores 54 vs 49 on wet.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Toyo Proxes R888R scores 69 vs 65 on treadwear.

Tire A · Toyo Proxes R888R
Tire B · Toyo T1S

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.