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Toyo R888 and R888R Track Tyres

The Toyo Proxes R888 and R888R are focused track-orientated tyres that have become a popular choice among Porsche owners for fast road use and dedicated track days. At Design911, we offer these Toyo track tyres for a range of Porsche models so you can fine-tune dry grip and feedback for circuit driving while still being able to drive to and from the track where regulations allow.

Why do Porsche Toyo R888 and R888R Track Tyres matter?

Toyo R888 and R888R tyres sit in the semi‑slick / track‑day category, aimed at drivers who want a more track‑focused option than regular road performance tyres. Their tread pattern and compound are designed to generate strong dry grip once up to temperature and to provide consistent feedback under repeated hard use. For many Porsche owners, the appeal is the combination of predictable handling, clear breakaway characteristics and availability in popular track sizes for both modern and classic models.

• Keep your Porsche looking and feeling like a serious track tool with purposeful, motorsport-inspired tyres
• Offer track‑day oriented dry grip and stability when warmed to their operating window
• Help deliver more consistent behaviour over multiple hot laps compared with many road‑biased tyres
• Support long-term enjoyment on circuit days by giving you a dedicated tyre you can keep for that specific use

Common options & kits

Individual replacement tyres Specific Toyo R888 or R888R positions to replace worn items or to complete an existing setup.

• Ideal when only one or two tyres are worn or damaged
• Lets you match existing Toyo R888 / R888R fitment
• Useful for staggered Porsche setups where only rears or fronts need renewal

Matched front & rear sets R888 or R888R tyres supplied to cover both axles, ensuring a consistent compound and pattern on all four corners.

• Consistent feel and response across the whole car
• Helps avoid mixed-tyre behaviour on turn‑in and exit
• A sensible choice when refreshing a full track‑day set

Complete track‑day packages Full sets intended primarily for circuit use, often chosen alongside a dedicated wheel set so you can swap between road and track tyres.

• Everything specified in one go for your Porsche track setup
• Saves time compared with sourcing tyres individually
• Ideal when building a focused track or club‑sport style Porsche

Brands available in this category

For this category we stock a wide choice of trusted brands for Porsche models. You can also browse and filter by brand on this page to focus on your preferred manufacturers.

Toyo – Toyo Proxes R888 and R888R are well‑known semi‑slick tyres used widely on fast road and track‑day Porsches. The asymmetric tread design and motorsport‑inspired construction are aimed at providing strong dry‑weather grip, direct steering feel and predictable handling when correctly warmed and set to suitable pressures. Toyo has decades of experience in performance and motorsport tyres and offers sizes to suit many classic and modern Porsche fitments.

When should you review or replace your Toyo R888 and R888R track tyres?

Checking your Toyo R888/R888R track tyres regularly is important, as these tyres work harder and can wear faster than typical road patterns. They are also more sensitive to heat cycles, pressures and storage conditions, so a quick inspection before and after events helps you stay on top of their condition.

• Tread depth is getting low, particularly toward the legal limit or to a point where wet‑weather performance is significantly reduced
• You notice heat‑related wear such as feathering, graining or blueing of the tread surface after circuit use
• Flat spots, vibration or uneven wear appear after heavy braking or running incorrect pressures
• Cracks, cuts or other damage become visible after off‑track excursions, kerb strikes or storage
• You want a fresh set before a key track event to maximise consistency and confidence throughout the day

If any of these apply, it is a good time to review your Toyo R888 / R888R tyres and plan a replacement set so your Porsche remains enjoyable and predictable on circuit.

Explore Toyo R888 and R888R track tyres with Design911

Browse Toyo R888 and R888R track tyres for Porsche at Design911 — from single replacements to full matched sets — and find options to suit fast road use, track days and more focused builds. Always check sizes, load and speed ratings, and local regulations regarding the road use of track‑biased tyres.