Hoosier R7 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 Hoosier R7 and Toyo R888 R appear in 4 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. 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 Hoosier R7 performs. It takes the win in dry. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
How the Toyo R888 R performs. It takes the win in wet. 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 Hoosier R7 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 dry
- You prioritise wet
Test profile
| Metric | Hoosier R7 | Toyo R888 R |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UUHP/Track | UUHP/Track |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 3 |
| Best rank | #2 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 2.0 | 4.2 |
| Latest test | — | 2017 |
| Tire Lab Score | — | 85.5 |
Tire Lab Score
Hoosier R7
Toyo R888 R
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Hoosier R7 | Toyo R888 R | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | No data | Avg rank 5.8 | Toyo R888 R |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 2.0 3 | Avg rank 3.2 31 | Hoosier R7 |
💧 Wet: Hoosier R7 vs Toyo R888 R
The Toyo R888 R wins this category with an average rank of 5.8, compared to no data for the Hoosier R7.
☀️ Dry: Hoosier R7 vs Toyo R888 R
The Hoosier R7 wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 3.2 for the Toyo R888 R.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Hoosier R7 or Toyo R888 R?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Toyo R888 R ranks higher on average than the Hoosier R7.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Hoosier R7 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Toyo R888 R across the tests where both appeared.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Hoosier R7 appears in 1 independent tests, Toyo R888 R in 3.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →