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Nitto NT555 G2 vs Toyo R888 R — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 2 + 2 road tests and 412 + 31 owner reviews. How we score

R888 R leads, 63–59 Narrow edge

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Nitto NT555 G2
Tire ANitto

NT555 G2

Summer

± 7

Tests 60 · 2 tests Owners 58 · 412 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 22 in 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires (tested tread life (miles))

Toyo R888 R
Tire BToyo

R888 R

Summer

± 7

Tests 65 · 2 tests Owners 60 · 31 reviews

Best test result: #2 of 10 in 2017 Sport Auto UHP and Track Day Test (dry handling)

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 55

    Dry

    R888 R +20
    75
    Why this score
    SourceNT555 G2R888 R
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 2 tests4976
    Reviews found online6473

    NT555 G2: 60% × 49.1 + 40% × 63.8 = 55

    R888 R: 60% × 76.5 + 40% × 73 = 75

  2. 51

    Wet

    R888 R +4
    55
    Why this score
    SourceNT555 G2R888 R
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 2 tests4853
    Reviews found online5459

    NT555 G2: 60% × 48.3 + 40% × 54 = 51

    R888 R: 60% × 52.9 + 40% × 59.1 = 55

  3. 48

    Snow

    No comparison
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    Why this score
    SourceNT555 G2R888 R
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 58 (est.)–
    Reviews found online33–

    NT555 G2: 60% × 58.5 (est.) + 40% × 32.7 = 48

    No road tests of snow for NT555 G2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).

  4. 66

    Comfort

    NT555 G2 +8
    58
    Why this score
    SourceNT555 G2R888 R
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 68 (est.)≈ 65 (est.)
    Reviews found online6553

    NT555 G2: 40% × 67.9 (est.) + 60% × 65 = 66

    R888 R: 40% × 65.5 (est.) + 60% × 52.8 = 58

    No road tests of comfort for NT555 G2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

    No road tests of comfort for R888 R. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

  5. 66

    Noise

    No comparison
    –
    Why this score
    SourceNT555 G2R888 R
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 66 (est.)–
    Reviews found online64–

    NT555 G2: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 64.2 = 66

    No road tests of noise for NT555 G2. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.

  6. 76

    Treadwear

    NT555 G2 +22
    54
    Why this score
    SourceNT555 G2R888 R
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests83≈ 59 (est.)
    Reviews found online6646

    NT555 G2: 60% × 83.3 + 40% × 66 = 76

    R888 R: 60% × 59 (est.) + 40% × 45.7 = 54

    No road tests of treadwear for R888 R. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

  7. 62

    Handling (owners)

    R888 R +9
    71
    Why this score
    SourceNT555 G2R888 R
    Reviews found online6271
Scores at a glance
CategoryNitto NT555 G2Toyo R888 R
Relative Score 59 63
Dry 55 75
Wet 51 55
Snow 48 –
Comfort 66 58
Noise 66 –
Treadwear 76 54
Handling (owners) 62 71

Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.

Weight the categories that matter to you

Wet grip starts at “Important”. Treadwear starts at “Neutral” here: road tests measured it for at most one of the two tires, so it rests on owner reviews. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.

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Headline score
± 7

NT555 G2

± 7

R888 R

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

The professional test results behind the scores

Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.

DisciplineCategoryNT555 G2R888 RΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 89% #10/10 · 2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tyre Test 99% #2/10 · 2017 Sport Auto UHP and Track Day Test – Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 94% #10/10 · 2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tyre Test 100% #2/10 · 2017 Sport Auto UHP and Track Day Test – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 80% #10/10 · 2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tyre Test 93% #5/10 · 2017 Sport Auto UHP and Track Day Test – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 89% #10/10 · 2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tyre Test 90% #8/10 · 2017 Sport Auto UHP and Track Day Test – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Overall Ranking Overall #10/10 2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tyre Test #4/10 2017 Sport Auto UHP and Track Day Test – Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A NT555 G2

Pros

  • Aggressive, visually appealing tread pattern and sidewall design
  • Exceptional value and lower price point compared to premium brands like Michelin or Pirelli
  • Long-lasting tread life and slow wear rates for a summer performance tire

Cons

  • Poor wet-weather traction, with multiple users reporting hydroplaning and a slippery feel in the rain
  • Lack of straight-line traction and wheel spin under heavy acceleration, especially on high-horsepower RWD vehicles
  • Subpar performance in cooler temperatures or cold conditions, requiring heat to grip properly
All owner themes in the NT555 G2 review

Tire B R888 R

Pros

  • Exceptional dry grip and cornering stability
  • Sharp, communicative steering feedback
  • Strong, stiff sidewall construction

Cons

  • High levels of road noise, particularly at highway speeds
  • Rapid tread wear and short lifespan
  • Poor performance and potential for aquaplaning in standing water
All owner themes in the R888 R review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Nitto NT555 G2 B · Toyo R888 R
CategorySummerSummer
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available8845
Rim diameters15″ – 22″13″ – 20″
Tread depth10.2/32″—
UTQG320 A A100 A A
SidewallBlackwall—
Max pressure50 psi—
Sizes in common2626

Which one should you actually buy?

Nitto NT555 G2

Toyo R888 R

Narrow edge: Toyo R888 R — better dry, handling and wet. Pick the Nitto NT555 G2 if treadwear and comfort matter most to you.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Nitto NT555 G2 scores 76 vs 54 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Toyo R888 R scores 75 vs 55 on dry.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Toyo R888 R scores 71 vs 62 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Nitto NT555 G2 scores 66 vs 58 on comfort.

Tire A · Nitto NT555 G2
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Tire B · Toyo R888 R
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NT555 G2 or R888 R?

Which is better in the wet, NT555 G2 or R888 R?

Toyo R888 R, 55 vs 51 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, NT555 G2 or R888 R?

Toyo R888 R, 75 vs 55 on our dry score.

Which is more comfortable, NT555 G2 or R888 R?

Nitto NT555 G2, 66 vs 58 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, NT555 G2 or R888 R?

Nitto NT555 G2, 76 vs 54 on our treadwear score.

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.

Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology