Toyo R888R
Overview
The Toyo R888R racing radial tire has evolved from the Proxes R888, Toyo’s racetrack and autocross tire designed for high-speed and high-performance vehicles. This variant comes with improvements from the previous one in terms of handling and faster circuits.
In addition, the tire has a tread compound that is designed to reach operating temperatures in a flash and provides the ultimate driving control while cornering. The asymmetric tread consists of a mold with aggressive tread patterns combined with big outboard shoulder blocks to deliver the lateral grip required for driving on a track.
Furthermore, the casing of the R888R is reinforced by two broad, tensile steel belts while a spirally-wound ply lends it additional stability and resilience. The contact patch develops in a continual way to provide sublime dry traction, enhanced braking, cornering and acceleration compared to its predecessor.
Lastly, the wider outer tread blocks of this variant provide better overall dry grip and the specially designed channels help evacuate water, thus ensuring enhanced traction on slippery tracks.
Still, this model is not recommended for driving on wet surfaces when worn or shaved, as the tire’s hydroplaning resistance is significantly reduced and drivers can lose control of their vehicles.
This model is not intended to be driven in sub-zero conditions or on surfaces covered with ice and snow. Also, these need to be stored indoors while maintaining temperatures of 15 degrees F and above.
Toyo R888R comes with a speed rating of W (270 km/h), no tread life warranty and a limited uniformity and workmanship & materials warranty.
The Pros
- Excellent grip for high acceleration and speed
- Takes very less time to warm up
- Lower noise compared to the previous variants
- Stiff sidewalls provide better handling
- Smooth ride
The Cons
- Issues with wet handling
- A bit slower than other brands; for instance, the Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R
Overall Thoughts
With features like big outboard shoulders, less warmup time, sturdy internal construction, etc., the Toyo Proxes R888R is a formidable choice for track racing or drag racing.
Built to provide amazing grip on dry tarmac, the tread compound is designed to reach operating temperatures within seconds without the need to warm up. As a bonus, this model delivers exceptional driving control and cornering experience from the start.
The aggressive tread patterns enhance its lateral grip – combined with bigger shoulder blocks, it provides superior traction and control that is required to cut corners in high-speeds. Also, the contact patch development increases acceleration and dry grip while reducing stoppage time.
All things considered, the Toyo R888R is a more reliable variant compared to its predecessor with major improvements in lateral grip and traction. It is a great choice for driving on dry tracks when you need to cut fast corners with enhanced smoothness and responsiveness.
In spite of these great features, many users have reported that it gets a little noisy when driving on highways and does not deliver great wet handling.
Note: Although R88R meets D.O.T regulations, it is not advised to use these tires on wet surfaces after they have been worn out. Drivers should avoid water logged roads and reduce speed when they come across slippery conditions.
What Vehicles Would Toyo R888R Tires Fit?
These are autocross and racetrack only tires designed to be driven on dry and wet tarmacs for better lap times and improved handling. Following is a list of some vehicles that these tires can fit.
- Honda Del Sol
- BMW 3-series
- BMW 4-series
- Porsche 911
- Porsche Cayman
- Chevrolet Corvette
- Chevrolet C7 Z06
- Ford SHELBY GT350
- Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
- Nissan GTR
- Chevrolet Corvette Indianapolis 500
- Chevrolet Corvette
Tire Sizes Available
The range of tire sizes available for Toyo R888R are listed below:
13″
- 185/60 R13 80V
- 205/60 R13 86V
- 225/45 R13 84V
14″
- 185/60R14 82V
15″
- 195/50R1582V
- 195/55R1589V
- 195/55R1585V
- 205/50ZR1589W
- 225/45ZR1587W
- 225/50ZR1591W
- 235/50ZR1594W
16″
- 195/50ZR1684W
- 205/45ZR1683W
- 205/45ZR1687W
- 205/50ZR1687W
- 205/55ZR1694W
- 225/45ZR1693W
- 245/45ZR1694W
- 255/50ZR1699W
17″
- 205/40ZR1780W
- 205/40ZR1784W
- 205/45ZR1788W
- 205/45R1784W
- 205/50ZR1789W
- 215/45ZR1791W
- 225/45ZR1794W
- 235/40ZR1790W
- 235/40ZR1794W
- 235/45ZR1794W
- 245/40ZR1791W
- 255/40ZR1794W
- 255/40ZR1798W
- 275/40ZR1798W
- 315/35ZR17102W
18″
- 225/40ZR1892Y
- 235/40ZR1895Y
- 245/40ZR1897Y
- 245/40ZR1893Y
- 255/35ZR1890Y
- 255/35ZR1894Y
- 265/35ZR1897Y
- 275/35ZR1895Y
- 295/30ZR1898Y
- 305/35ZR18105Y
- 315/30ZR1898Y
- 335/30R18102Y
19″
- 235/35ZR19(91Y)
- 245/35ZR19(89Y)
- 265/30ZR1989Y
- 265/30ZR1993Y
- 265/35ZR19(94Y)
- 265/40ZR19(98Y)
- 275/35ZR19(96Y)
- 285/35ZR19(99Y)
- 295/30ZR19100Y
- 305/30ZR19(102Y)
- 325/30ZR19(101Y)
- 345/30R19(105Y)
20″
- 255/35ZR20(93Y)
- 285/30ZR20(95Y)
- 285/35ZR20(100Y)
- 305/35ZR20(104Y)
- 315/30ZR20(101Y)
- 325/30ZR20(102Y)
Price Range
The Toyo R888R is offered for a price of $131.03 from certain dealers. It can also be purchased for a lower price through deals, discounts and coupons from online stores.
Warranty Offered
While Toyo offers a limited warranty on this variant for the first 1/32” of wear, it comes with no tread life warranty.
The limited warranty on Workmanship and Materials applies until:
- 5 years from production date
- Free of charge replacement for the first 25% of wear
- Prorated up to 2/32” of the final remaining tread depth