Toyo R888

The Toyo R888 is a Trackday and Competition Summer tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

Tyre review data from 37 tyre reviews averaging 72% over 191,961 miles driven, and 4 tests with an average result of 4th.

Dry Grip 90%
Wet Grip 63%
Road Feedback 80%
Handling 78%
Wear 59%
Comfort 55%
Buy again 79%

The R888 is ranked 29th of 37 Summer Trackday and Competition tyres.

This tyre has been replaced by the Toyo R888 R.

Tests Included

4

Best Result

3rd

Worst Result

6th

Average Result

4th

Latest Tyre Test Results

2018 Sport Auto 19 inch UHP and Track Day Tyre Test
3rd of 9 tyres
  • Best dry braking result, very good dry handling thanks to excellent grip and extremely precise steering.
  • Very poor in the wet, not recommended for the road. Very loud in the cabin.
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2013 Auto Bild Track Day Semi Slick Tyre Test
6th of 6 tyres
  • Good braking in the dry, and compared to the road tyre on test good cornering
  • The R888 is getting old, it reacts too slowly to steering inputs, pushes through the front wheels and has loud road noise. In the wet, it lacks safety reserves
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Top 3 Toyo R888 Reviews

Given 26% while driving a Audi S3 (235/35 R19) on mostly motorways for 5,000 average miles
very non comfort and noisy tyre and i had semi slick tyres before
Helpful 37 - tyre reviewed on April 14, 2020
Given 40% while driving a Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 (245/40 R16) on a combination of roads for 1,000 spirited miles
These came with the car, I quickly put its original wheels on and got some normal premium road tyres.
Superb dry cornering grip.
Make a loud howling noise.
No comfort whatsoever.
Make the car feel heavy.
Helpful 7 - tyre reviewed on April 30, 2024
Given 20% while driving a Subaru BRZ (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 5,000 spirited miles
can not drive with this tyre extreme noisy and non comfort and expensive bad deal
Helpful 31 - tyre reviewed on May 5, 2020
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Latest Toyo R888 Reviews

Given 94% while driving a Toyota supra turbo (315/30 R18 W) on a combination of roads for 25,000 spirited miles
This tire is amazing for an every day road tire and the occasional track day. It warms up almost instantly and puts the power down well. When it rains I have very little worry as I can still put down all 600whp, stop extremely well and be very confident in the corners, weather its sliding or gripping. Most other semi slicks I have used recently are just down right scary when it comes to wet weather.
I can't think of a better semi slick road tire for the price.
Helpful 35 - tyre reviewed on June 6, 2018
Given 61% while driving a (195/50 R15 W) on track for 2,000 spirited miles
Good track tyre, but the compound only really works between 60 degrees C and they tail off above 90 degrees C. They're better suited to heavier cars. Steering feel is also a little bit dead.
Helpful 32 - tyre reviewed on February 18, 2018
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Westfield (205/60 R13) on mostly country roads for 10,000 spirited miles
Great In all weather's, what a tyre. Apparently doesn't like really cold weather.. May crack.. Never seen it tho.
Helpful 28 - tyre reviewed on January 13, 2018
Given 97% while driving a Ford Fiesta (195/50 R15 V) on track for 1,000 spirited miles
Absolutely excellent tyres, used on a Track day in my little fiesta. Dry grip is phenomenal, wet grip I can't comment on as I didn't use them in the wet. Noise doesn't make any odds when your car barely passes the fly-by at 105Db!

Wear wise I did kill a set on the front in a mornings track time, but I the confidence they give you just push and push. But I will admit I wasn't kind to them, and it was a very hot day. I would definitely give them another go, but I would consider the latest 888's..
Helpful 32 - tyre reviewed on February 23, 2016
Given 77% while driving a Renault Clio RS200 (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 7,000 spirited miles
Great tyre on my Clio RS200.
provides superb dry grip, evenon a wet road it performs better that other sport tyres, exceot if there is 1-2 cm of standing water.
It produces some noise when driving 70 km/h or more, on 120-130 very noisy.
Excellent for track day cars or weekend sport driving, not so good for daily drive.
Helpful 34 - tyre reviewed on August 27, 2014
Given 69% while driving a MINI Cooper S (205/55 R16 W) on a combination of roads for 4,000 spirited miles

Better than expected in the wet. They even worked in snow.
Helpful 37 - tyre reviewed on April 23, 2014
Given 73% while driving a Subaru Impreza WRX STI (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 8,000 spirited miles
very good but noisey
Helpful 35 - tyre reviewed on March 7, 2014
Given 20% while driving a Ford Focus RS (225/45 R17) on track for 2,000 spirited miles
bad tyre

recomend to use Maxsport Competition tyres
Helpful 35 - tyre reviewed on February 21, 2014
Given 73% while driving a Renault clio 197 (215/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 2,000 spirited miles
Car - Renault Clio RS 197
Tyre - Toyo Proxes R888 GG
Size - 215/45 17

Wet traction is OK, just like on some regular tires, but BEWARE of standing water! Dry traction, cornering stability and steering responsiveness are superb. Also these tires at some speed produce sound like you need new wheel bearings... I wouldn't recommend this tire for a daily drive car...
Helpful 48 - tyre reviewed on March 25, 2013
Given 74% while driving a Mitsubishi EVO 9 Rally car (255/40 R17) on mostly country roads for 100 spirited miles
Just had these installed on my Group N Rally car in order to set it up for hill climb events. We fitted these on 17 inch wheels and drove the car with a Quantum Tarmac suspension. In the beginning I felt such a tremendous difference that reminded me of my earlier days in Formula Palmer Audi. Huge amounts of grip however maybe the wider size 255/40/17 may have slaughtered a bit the progressiveness of a narrower rally tarmac specced tyre. Overall my expectations in the dry grip department were not only met but exceeded. :))
Helpful 53 - tyre reviewed on March 8, 2013
Given 96% while driving a Mazda rx7 (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 0 spirited miles
On a nicely set up RX7 500+ wbhp - any good ...YES. Unsure of any spec. details as required good price sticky tyres & bought un-reviewed (bar use on standard RX7 for a few days). So, what I know:
1. No matter what I throw at them - supreme confidence .. even in wet- unreal in dry. Skips for a split of a second in wet/icy conditions but totally controllable. Enough to scare any all wheel drive WRX STI in same conditions lesser footed.
2. Warm up, not an issue I have found. Aqua planing not an issue either.
3. Noise, hard with my car (even with two boxes) but on the glide I know no quieter road tyre (less tread less noise).
4. Feedback excellent, like a Metzler race tyre on a race bike.
5. Limit? Well hard corners & actual 180-190mph not reached limit (235/265) - even over road like surfaces (rough).
6. Lasted - well have to say as fair if not better than any so far (quite a few, lol). i.e. well. Obviously check camber for inner wear.
7. Any caution? well (again) I had other Toyo's on other cars & the side wall typically stiff. Great for handling But if you have any dinks/wheel balance issues the stiffness of these side walls I think likely to create aggro. Wheel rims in good norm condition are no problem. But then you probably wouldn't be looking at these tyres anyway.
8. Finally :) - Recomend - if you wish a track, road legal tyre I really would not bother looking elsewhere, they are just the job these R888.
~If you just want excellent grip and wet safe driving on a road car (comparitive to the old Goodyear Eagle F1, Avon rainsport without the half wear aquaplaning, worse with falken & like) : then I suggest the excellent Marangoni Zeta Linea If you can get in your size, even gone hard they afford amazing grip.~
Price is worth the safety & performance (as needed) of these excellent R888's & better than many comparitives. Not sure if the benefit would be particular to a typical road car/use though.
Helpful 46 - tyre reviewed on January 7, 2013
Given 93% while driving a Porsche 996 911 Carrera 2 (295/30 R18) on a combination of roads for 15,000 average miles
These tyres are a hidden gem. I have had yoko and michelins but these take the cake. I think they have actually taken a second off the 0-100km/h sprint. I travel the M1 to Brisbane each day and can you believe I've already got 15,000km out of them. I didn't bank on that nor the fact I got them cheap initially but if I have to buy them again I see the price isn't on the low end. Highly recommended. The yokohamas can't compete with these. They do get better when warmed but that is ovestated as it takes 5 minutes only. Noisy but who cares. My suspension wanes before the tyres.
Helpful 53 - tyre reviewed on October 29, 2012