64
/ 100
Objective (60%)
68/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
72/100
37 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Toyo R888 vs Yokohama Advan S4 — 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.
VS
57
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
56/100
3 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Toyo R888 — better wet, handling and dry. Pick the Yokohama Advan S4 if treadwear 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
Score (0–100)
R888 leads by 17
Why this score
| Source | R888 | Advan S4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 68 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 60 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
R888 leads by 30
Why this score
| Source | R888 | Advan S4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 57 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 63 | 30 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
R888 leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | R888 | Advan S4 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 55 | 50 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | R888 | Advan S4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 100 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Advan S4 leads by 26
Why this score
| Source | R888 | Advan S4 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 59 | 85 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
R888 leads by 18
Why this score
| Source | R888 | Advan S4 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 78 | 60 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Toyo R888 | Yokohama Advan S4 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 64 | 57 |
| Dry | 77 | 60 |
| Wet | 60 | 30 |
| Comfort | 55 | 50 |
| Noise | 100 | – |
| Treadwear | 59 | 85 |
| Handling | 78 | 60 |
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Headline score
64
/ 100
Tire A
57
/ 100
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.
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.
The Yokohama Advan S4 is widely regarded by users as a disappointing all-season tire that fails to deliver adequate performance in both dry and wet conditions. Owners frequently report significant issues with handling, specifically noting poor traction and a lack of confidence in inclement weather, including snow.
Pros
- Acceptable handling characteristics at very low city speeds
- Responsiveness can be marginally improved by adjusting tire pressure
Cons
- Poor traction and grip in both wet and dry conditions
- Significant lack of performance in snow and winter environments
- Noticeable understeer and sluggish turn-in response
- Harsh ride quality when tire pressures are increased to compensate for handling issues
Observations
- Users noted that the tire's handling deficiencies, particularly understeer, often necessitate vehicle suspension modifications like a stiffer rear sway bar.
- Increasing tire pressure to 38psi front and 34psi rear improves turn-in response but negatively impacts ride comfort over road imperfections.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Toyo R888 | B · Yokohama Advan S4 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Trackday and Competition tires | Summer High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
64
/ 100
Toyo
57
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: Toyo R888 — better wet, handling and dry. Pick the Yokohama Advan S4 if treadwear matters most to you.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Toyo R888 scores 60 vs 30 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Yokohama Advan S4 scores 85 vs 59 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Toyo R888 scores 78 vs 60 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Toyo R888 scores 77 vs 60 on dry.
Tire A · Toyo R888
Tire B · Yokohama Advan S4
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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) 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.