Tests 66 · 2 tests Owners 65 · 29 reviews
Best test result: #4 of 10 in 2017 Sport Auto UHP and Track Day Test (overall ranking)
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Toyo R888 R vs Yokohama C Drive2 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
R888 R leads, 66–64 Narrow edge
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Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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77
Dry
R888 R +1463Why this score
Source R888 R C Drive2 Professional tests (TWG score) 79 – Reviews found online 76 61 -
57
Wet
C Drive2 +1067Why this score
Source R888 R C Drive2 Professional tests (TWG score) 53 – Reviews found online 62 66 -
63
Comfort
C Drive2 +568Why this score
Source R888 R C Drive2 Reviews found online 57 66 -
59
Treadwear
C Drive2 +362Why this score
Source R888 R C Drive2 Reviews found online 54 60 -
74
Handling
R888 R +1262Why this score
Source R888 R C Drive2 Reviews found online 74 62
Scores at a glance
| Category | Toyo R888 R | Yokohama C Drive2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 66 | 64 |
| Dry | 77 | 63 |
| Wet | 57 | 67 |
| Comfort | 63 | 68 |
| Treadwear | 59 | 62 |
| Handling | 74 | 62 |
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Headline score
66
/ 100
R888 R
64
/ 100
C Drive2
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | R888 R | C Drive2 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 25% #4/10 · 2017 Sport Auto UHP and Track Day Test | 14% #7/14 · 2012 European Summer Tyre Test - 205/55 R16 | +10.7 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A R888 R
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip and cornering stability
- Sharp, communicative steering feedback
- Strong, stiff sidewall construction
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
Tire B C Drive2
Pros
- Exceptional ride comfort and vibration damping
- Low road noise levels
- Strong wet weather performance for most users
Cons
- Inconsistent tread life, with some users reporting rapid wear
- Handling can feel vague or lack feedback for performance-oriented drivers
- Sudden loss of grip at the limit
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Toyo R888 R | B · Yokohama C Drive2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Trackday and Competition tires | Summer Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Which one should you actually buy?
66
/ 100
Toyo R888 R
64
/ 100
Yokohama C Drive2
Winner: Toyo R888 R — better dry and handling. Pick the Yokohama C Drive2 if wet, comfort and treadwear matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Toyo R888 R scores 77 vs 63 on dry.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Toyo R888 R scores 74 vs 62 on handling.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Yokohama C Drive2 scores 67 vs 57 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Yokohama C Drive2 scores 68 vs 63 on comfort.
Tire A · Toyo R888 R
Tire B · Yokohama C Drive2
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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), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.