Toyo R888 review
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.
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Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
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67.5%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 37 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
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
Worth knowing
- 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.
1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2018 Sport Auto 19 inch UHP and Track Day tire Test · 245/35 R19
6th of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 9 | |
| Wet Handling | 8th of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 1st of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 3rd of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 9 | |
| Straight Aqua | 8th of 9 | |
| Noise | 1st of 9 | |
| Price | 3rd of 9 |