Toyo R888 R vs Yokohama Advan A052

    2026 test data · 6 independent tests

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    Toyo R888 R vs Yokohama Advan A052: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Toyo R888 R and Yokohama Advan A052 appear in 6 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 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.

    How the Yokohama Advan A052 performs. It takes the win in wet. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, 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 Yokohama Advan A052 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?

    • You prefer the Toyo R888 R's brand, sizing or price
    • You prioritise wet

    Test profile

    MetricToyo R888 RYokohama Advan A052
    SegmentUUHP/TrackUUHP/Track
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used33
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank4.23.0
    Latest test20172026
    Tire Lab Score85.588.1

    Tire Lab Score

    85.5
    Very Good · Summer
    88.1
    Very Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryToyo R888 RYokohama Advan A052Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 5.8
    Avg rank 3.0
    11
    Yokohama Advan A052
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 3.2
    31
    Avg rank 3.1
    31
    Tie

    💧 Wet: Toyo R888 R vs Yokohama Advan A052

    The Yokohama Advan A052 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 5.8 for the Toyo R888 R.

    ☀️ Dry: Toyo R888 R vs Yokohama Advan A052

    Both tires perform similarly in dry, with average ranks of 3.2 and 3.1.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Toyo R888 R or Yokohama Advan A052?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Yokohama Advan A052 ranks higher on average than the Toyo R888 R.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Toyo R888 R appears in 3 independent tests, Yokohama Advan A052 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 →