Toyo R888 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 Toyo R888 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 Toyo R888 performs. It takes the win in dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 83/100, based on 1 test.
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 Toyo R888 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?
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Choose Toyo R888 R if
- You prioritise wet
Test profile
| Metric | Toyo R888 | Toyo R888 R |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UUHP/Track | UUHP/Track |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 3 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.9 | 4.2 |
| Latest test | 2018 | 2017 |
| Tire Lab Score | 82.8 | 85.5 |
Tire Lab Score
Toyo R888
Toyo R888 R
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Toyo R888 | Toyo R888 R | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 7.0 | Avg rank 5.8 | Toyo R888 R |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 2.0 11 | Avg rank 3.2 31 | Toyo R888 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.0 1 | No data | Toyo R888 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 4.0 | No data | Toyo R888 |
💧 Wet: Toyo R888 vs Toyo R888 R
The Toyo R888 R wins this category with an average rank of 5.8, compared to 7.0 for the Toyo R888.
☀️ Dry: Toyo R888 vs Toyo R888 R
The Toyo R888 wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 3.2 for the Toyo R888 R.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Toyo R888 vs Toyo R888 R
The Toyo R888 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to no data for the Toyo R888 R.
🔋 Efficiency: Toyo R888 vs Toyo R888 R
The Toyo R888 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to no data for the Toyo R888 R.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Toyo R888 or Toyo R888 R?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Toyo R888 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 Toyo R888 R across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Toyo R888 ranks better than the Toyo R888 R.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Toyo R888 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 →