Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R vs Toyo R888: 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 Cup 2 R and Toyo R888 appear in 7 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 Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R performs. It takes the win in wet, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 6 tests.
How the Toyo R888 performs. It takes the win in dry. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 83/100, based on 1 test.
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 Cup 2 R is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Toyo R888 still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
- You prioritise dry
Test profile
| Metric | Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R | Toyo R888 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UUHP/Track | UUHP/Track |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 6 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 2.4 | 4.9 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2018 |
| Tire Lab Score | 84.4 | 82.8 |
Tire Lab Score
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R
Toyo R888
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R | Toyo R888 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 2.8 242 | Avg rank 7.0 | Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 2.3 554 | Avg rank 2.0 11 | Toyo R888 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 2.0 2 | Avg rank 5.0 1 | Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Avg rank 4.0 | Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R |
💧 Wet: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R vs Toyo R888
The Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R wins this category with an average rank of 2.8, compared to 7.0 for the Toyo R888.
☀️ Dry: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R vs Toyo R888
The Toyo R888 wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 2.3 for the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R vs Toyo R888
The Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 5.0 for the Toyo R888.
🔋 Efficiency: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R vs Toyo R888
The Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 4.0 for the Toyo R888.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R or Toyo R888?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R ranks higher on average than the Toyo R888.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Toyo R888 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R ranks better than the Toyo R888.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R appears in 6 independent tests, Toyo R888 in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →