Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R vs Toyo R888 R

    2026 test data · 9 independent tests

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    Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R 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 Cup 2 R and Toyo R888 R appear in 9 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, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 6 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 Toyo R888 R is the stronger all-round choice, leading in overall performance and Tire Lab Score. The Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort

    Choose Toyo R888 R if

    Overall winner
    • You prefer the Toyo R888 R's brand, sizing or price

    Test profile

    MetricMichelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 RToyo R888 R
    SegmentUUHP/TrackUUHP/Track
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used63
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank2.44.2
    Latest test20262017
    Tire Lab Score84.485.5

    Tire Lab Score

    84.4
    Very Good · Summer
    85.5
    Very Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryMichelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 RToyo R888 RWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 2.8
    242
    Avg rank 5.8
    Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 2.3
    554
    Avg rank 3.2
    31
    Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 2.0
    2
    No data
    Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 3.0
    1
    No data
    Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R

    💧 Wet: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R vs Toyo R888 R

    The Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R wins this category with an average rank of 2.8, compared to 5.8 for the Toyo R888 R.

    ☀️ Dry: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R vs Toyo R888 R

    The Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R wins this category with an average rank of 2.3, compared to 3.2 for the Toyo R888 R.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R vs Toyo R888 R

    The Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to no data for the Toyo R888 R.

    🔋 Efficiency: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R vs Toyo R888 R

    The Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to no data for the Toyo R888 R.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R or Toyo R888 R?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R ranks higher on average than the Toyo R888 R.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R 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 Cup 2 R ranks better than the Toyo R888 R.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R appears in 6 independent tests, Toyo R888 R in 3.

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