Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S 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 Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S and Toyo R888 R appear in 32 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 Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 29 tests.
How the Toyo R888 R performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. 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 Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Toyo R888 R making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prefer the Toyo R888 R's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S | Toyo R888 R |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UUHP/Track | UUHP/Track |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 29 | 3 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 3.9 | 4.2 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2017 |
| Tire Lab Score | 87.8 | 85.5 |
Tire Lab Score
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
Toyo R888 R
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S | Toyo R888 R | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.2 111011 | Avg rank 5.8 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 3.1 141910 | Avg rank 3.2 31 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 1.7 21 | No data | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.1 101110 | No data | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.7 31 | No data | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S vs Toyo R888 R
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S wins this category with an average rank of 4.2, compared to 5.8 for the Toyo R888 R.
☀️ Dry: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S vs Toyo R888 R
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S wins this category with an average rank of 3.1, compared to 3.2 for the Toyo R888 R.
❄️ Snow: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S vs Toyo R888 R
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S wins this category with an average rank of 1.7, compared to no data for the Toyo R888 R.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S vs Toyo R888 R
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S wins this category with an average rank of 4.1, compared to no data for the Toyo R888 R.
🔋 Efficiency: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S vs Toyo R888 R
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to no data for the Toyo R888 R.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S or Toyo R888 R?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S ranks higher on average than the Toyo R888 R.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S averages a better dry-braking rank than the Toyo R888 R across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S ranks better than the Toyo R888 R.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S appears in 29 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 →
