Customers praise the R888R's dry traction, with many scoring 9-10 for "excellent" grip and predictable cornering on track days, autocross, and HPDE events. Some note heat sensitivity during extended sessions but still commend its sticky performance. A few report faster lap times and confidence in high-power acceleration despite expected treadwear tradeoffs.
March 26, 2025
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...Car makes 450whp and it hooks up perfectly with these Toyos... Floor it in 2nd and she simply rockets forward. 7k rpm 2-3 shifts, no problem...
Simply amazing. Car makes 450whp and it hooks up perfectly with these Toyos. Came from Nitto NT555G2s, which were like driving on ice, and by comparison, these Proxes are night and day. Floor it in 2nd and she simply rockets forward. 7k rpm 2-3 shifts, no problem. Nittos almost killed me, these Toyos simply stick and perfectly match the car’s power output.
Vehicle: 2012 Ford Mustang GT Coupe California Special Package
Miles Driven on Tires: 100
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: SARASOTA, FL
Driving Style: Spirited
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April 03, 2019
I have 785 rwhp and these tires just dead hook! I even went from a 305 drag radial to the 285 and the traction is amazing on the street...
I have run Nitto drag radials and also the R888's. These tires are much better than both! I have 785 rwhp and these tires just dead hook! I even went from a 305 drag radial to the 285 and the traction is amazing on the street. I will be buying another set of these!
Vehicle: 2007 Ford Shelby GT500 Convertible
Miles Driven on Tires: 1,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: FREDERICK, MD
Driving Style: Spirited
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October 20, 2016
...The grip is much better with these tyres... The cornering speed is increased, the rear traction is better, maybe there is less of warning when they will start to slide on good pavement, but not big deal, you can learn it...
Well, I have tried many semi slick tyres in the past including pilot sport cup, r888 and recently replaced kumho V70A hard compount, which I can directly relate these to.
The wear rate might be higher on these ones, although I can't tell at this time, but ouaou! ...what a big step up in Performance!
The grip is much better with these tyres, although I put slightly smaller section in the rear of the Car and I know have 235 40 17 square instead of 215 45 fr and 245 40 rear! The cornering speed is increased, the rear traction is better, maybe there is less of warning when they will start to slide on good pavement, but not big deal, you can learn it. They warm up fast and the huge difference in relation to the kumho is on more slippery than Ideal surfaces - the traction there is amazing, the kumho's would let go without warning but these slide progressively and you have plenty of time to catch the slide! I will never go back to kumho's with this tyre and the only tyres that I might try in the future is federal fz201 or hoosiers! The cold pressure that I use is around 26psi! Last, but not least, the comfort in relation to kumho's is excellent, they absorb rough surfaces like nothing else I have tried before, I have run over a little stone and I didn't even realized it although I run kw variant 3 coilovers!
Vehicle: 2003 Honda S2000
Miles Driven on Tires: 500
Driving Conditions: Track/Autocross
Location: Athens, Gr
Driving Style: Spirited
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Customers praise treadwear for track use, with scores 7-8 noting durability through multiple heat cycles and sessions. Some report longer-than-expected lifespan when used as intended, though a few express disappointment in street-driven wear, acknowledging the trade-off for its competition-focused design.
July 22, 2022
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tire works well on track and tread life has been pretty good.
tire works well on track and tread life has been pretty good.
Vehicle: 2015 BMW M3 Sedan Standard Brakes
Miles Driven on Tires: 200
Driving Conditions: Track/Autocross
Location: DUNLAP, TN
Driving Style: Spirited
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April 24, 2023
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...With 100 tread wear, they do wear out quickly, but thats the price you pay for sticky track tires...
I drive a track prepped E46 330ci, this is the first time I bought a set of Toyo Proxy’s. I have only driven on dry tracks, so I cant comment on how they do on a wet track. I love these tires. The feedback I get is positive. With 100 tread wear, they do wear out quickly, but thats the price you pay for sticky track tires. I would definitely buy them again, which will be soon. Lol.
Vehicle: 2001 BMW 330Ci
Miles Driven on Tires: 100
Driving Conditions: Track/Autocross
Location: COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
Driving Style: Spirited
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August 23, 2022
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...Tire is very predictable and stable, wear seems even so far after 2 track days.
I purchased these so I could shake down a 944 spec car at a few DE events. Toyo recommends -1 to -3 degrees camber, and hot pressures in the range of 32-38 psi. My car is 2612 pounds, I run -3.5 degrees front -2.6 rear, start at 31.5 psi cold which brings the pressures up to 37-38 hot. Tire is very predictable and stable, wear seems even so far after 2 track days.
Vehicle: 1986 Porsche 944
Miles Driven on Tires: 240
Driving Conditions: Track/Autocross
Location: BIG RAPIDS, MI
Driving Style: Spirited
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Customers report significant concerns with wet traction, noting hydroplaning in standing water and unpredictable grip even in light rain. While a few mention manageable performance with cautious driving, most emphasize avoiding wet conditions entirely, as the R888R's track-focused design prioritizes dry performance over wet safety.
March 19, 2025
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...Decent in wet conditions, bad tendency to hydroplane...
Tires do amazing when dry and hot very sticky very responsive, excellent traction. Decent in wet conditions, bad tendency to hydroplane. Really only drawback is excessive road noise at all speeds.
Vehicle: 2007 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
Miles Driven on Tires: 1,800
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: MCMINNVILLE, OR
Driving Style: Spirited
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July 16, 2021
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I would not recommend them for use in wet conditions.
I use these tires for HPDE/Track days. They are very capable tires in dry conditions and provide superior grip to road tires, yet are more durable and last longer than slicks. If you are looking for a compromise between street tires and slicks these are for you. I would not recommend them for use in wet conditions.
Vehicle: 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Coupe
Miles Driven on Tires: 200
Driving Conditions: Track/Autocross
Location: CROWNSVILLE, MD
Driving Style: Spirited
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January 02, 2022
...Don't buy these tires if you want to compete in the rain or film vlogs on the highway...
Don�t buy these tires if you want to compete in the rain or film vlogs on the highway. Buy these tires if you want to have good cornering and acceleration balance.
Vehicle: 2017 Audi R8 V10 plus
Miles Driven on Tires: 6,000
Driving Conditions: Track/Autocross
Location: SAN JOSE, CA
Driving Style: Spirited
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