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Toyo R888 - Test Results

Test Statistics

4

Tests Completed

4th

Average Position

3rd

Best Result

6th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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The Toyo R888 shows a polarized profile: very strong dry-road braking and respectable dry handling pace in mixed-UHP/track comparisons, but consistently poor wet performance and weaker overall results in dedicated track-day fields. Across four tests it averages 4.3rd, with podium potential when dry grip dominates but frequent bottom placements in specialist track tests and wet categories, suggesting an aging design versus newer semi-slicks. Noise performance is excellent, yet aquaplaning and wet handling/braking are clear liabilities, and earlier tests cite heavy weight and dull subjective feel.

Performance Strengths
  • Dry Performance Moderate
    • 1st place dry braking (32.4 m) in 2018 Sport Auto (9 tires)
    • 3rd place dry handling (137 km/h, +2.1% from best) in 2018 Sport Auto
  • Comfort/Noise Minor
    • 1st place exterior noise (68.7 dB) in 2018 Sport Auto
  • Value Positioning Minor
    • Price 3/9 (+49.6% from best) in 2018 Sport Auto
Performance Weaknesses
  • Wet Weather Performance Strong
    • Wet braking 6/9 (+29.6% from best) in 2018 Sport Auto
    • Wet handling 8/9 (+14.4% from best) in 2018 Sport Auto
    • Straight aquaplaning 8/9 (+21.1% from best) in 2018 Sport Auto
    • Described as 'almost undrivable in the wet' in 2012 Sport Auto
  • Overall Track-Day Competitiveness Strong
    • Last place 5/5 in 2012 Sport Auto (slowest in dry, dull subjectively)
    • Last place 6/6 in 2013 Auto Bild Track Day Semi Slick Test
    • 3/3 in 2018 M2 trackday comparison
  • Mass/Efficiency Moderate
    • Heaviest set on test in 2012 Sport Auto
    • Rolling resistance 6/9 (+7.6% from best) in 2018 Sport Auto
Performance Over Time

Test History

3
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Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R vs Toyo R888 vs Giti GitiSport GTR3. What's the best track day tire?

2018
Winner: Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R

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3
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2018 Sport Auto 19 inch UHP and Track Day Tire Test

2018
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

Strong:
Noise, Dry Braking
Weak:
Straight Aqua, Wet Handling
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6
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2013 Auto Bild Track Day Semi Slick Tire Test

2013
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup

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2012 Sport Auto Track Day Tire Test

2012
Winner: Pirelli P Zero Trofeo

In the wet the Toyo doesn't perform, nearly 20 seconds slowest than the fastest tire, and leaving the car snappy and difficult to drive. In the dry the R888 lacks the steering precision of the othe...
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