Dunlop SportMaxx Race vs Toyo R888 R: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Dunlop SportMaxx Race and Toyo R888 R appear in 4 tests, 1 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Dunlop SportMaxx Race performs. It takes the win in wet. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
How the Toyo R888 R performs. It takes the win in dry. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 3 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Dunlop SportMaxx Race and Toyo R888 R are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
Test profile
| Metric | Dunlop SportMaxx Race | Toyo R888 R |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UUHP/Track | UUHP/Track |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 3 |
| Best rank | #2 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 3.1 | 4.2 |
| Latest test | 2017 | 2017 |
| Tire Lab Score | — | 85.5 |
Tire Lab Score
Dunlop SportMaxx Race
Toyo R888 R
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Dunlop SportMaxx Race | Toyo R888 R | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 3.0 2 | Avg rank 5.8 | Dunlop SportMaxx Race |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 3.5 1 | Avg rank 3.2 31 | Toyo R888 R |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Dunlop SportMaxx Race vs Toyo R888 R
The Dunlop SportMaxx Race wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 5.8 for the Toyo R888 R.
☀️ Dry: Dunlop SportMaxx Race vs Toyo R888 R
The Toyo R888 R wins this category with an average rank of 3.2, compared to 3.5 for the Dunlop SportMaxx Race.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Dunlop SportMaxx Race or Toyo R888 R?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Dunlop SportMaxx Race ranks higher on average than the Toyo R888 R.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Toyo R888 R averages a better dry-braking rank than the Dunlop SportMaxx Race across the tests where both appeared.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Dunlop SportMaxx Race appears in 1 independent tests, Toyo R888 R in 3, with 1 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →