Tests – · 1 test Owners 68 · 11 reviews
Best test result: #6 of 22 in 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires (tested tread life (miles))
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Bridgestone Potenza S007A vs Toyo Proxes Sport — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Potenza S007A is ahead, 69–58
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Tests 58 · 20 tests Owners 54 · 1,277 reviews
Best test result: #20 of 22 in 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires (tested tread life (miles))
“I have real world experience with the Toyo Proxes Sport AS+. This may be the best all around tire on the planet IMO. I'm old and so I've tried multiple tires in real world conditions as a daily driver with performance in mind. I know every Michelin and Pirelli. I've become an expert on available tires in the USA.. What you will find with This tire: * They are immediately quiet *Resist hydroplaning in big water * Higher than expected dry performance in super hot weather for an AS * Maintain tread pattern to the death and remain quiet. These tires are next level.”
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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69
Dry
Potenza S007A +762Why this score
Source Potenza S007A Proxes Sport Professional tests (TWG score) – 61 Reviews found online 70 64 -
68
Wet
Proxes Sport +270Why this score
Source Potenza S007A Proxes Sport Professional tests (TWG score) – 77 Reviews found online 67 61 -
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Snow
No comparison34Why this score
Source Potenza S007A Proxes Sport Reviews found online – 10 -
68
Comfort
Potenza S007A +1454Why this score
Source Potenza S007A Proxes Sport Professional tests (TWG score) – 50 Reviews found online 66 60 -
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Noise
No comparison69Why this score
Source Potenza S007A Proxes Sport Professional tests (TWG score) – 70 Reviews found online – 68 -
68
Treadwear
Potenza S007A +2444Why this score
Source Potenza S007A Proxes Sport Professional tests (TWG score) 70 36 Reviews found online 66 56 -
74
Handling
Potenza S007A +1955Why this score
Source Potenza S007A Proxes Sport Reviews found online 74 55
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Potenza S007A | Toyo Proxes Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 69 | 58 |
| Dry | 69 | 62 |
| Wet | 68 | 70 |
| Snow | – | 34 |
| Comfort | 68 | 54 |
| Noise | – | 69 |
| Treadwear | 68 | 44 |
| Handling | 74 | 55 |
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Headline score
69
/ 100
Potenza S007A
58
/ 100
Proxes Sport
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Potenza S007A | Proxes Sport | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tested Tread Life (Miles) | Other | 62% #6/22 · 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires | 46% #20/22 · 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires | +15.4 | Same test |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 52% #11/22 · 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires | 13% #8/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test | +39.9 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Potenza S007A
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip and high-speed cornering stability
- Stiff sidewalls providing precise steering response and excellent feedback
- Strong track-day performance with improved lap times compared to predecessor models
Cons
- Subpar wet weather traction and aquaplaning resistance, especially when pushed
- Poor performance and sliding tendencies in colder temperatures
- Fast tread wear under aggressive driving conditions
Tire B Proxes Sport
Pros
- Significantly more affordable than premium tier summer tires while offering around 80-90% of the performance
- Commendable grip and handling in dry conditions with a progressive, predictable breakaway
- Low road noise and generally high ride comfort compared to factory run-flats or older performance tires
Cons
- Faster-than-expected tread wear, with multiple users reporting replacement necessary between 6,000 and 12,000 miles
- Inconsistent or slippery wet-weather traction and occasional tendency to hydroplane in heavy standing water
- Stiff sidewalls on certain sizes leading to a harsher ride quality or increased noise for some drivers
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Bridgestone Potenza S007A
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Mixed
Toyo Proxes Sport
Community opinion on the Toyo Proxes Sport line (including variants like the Sport 2 and A/S+) is generally positive, with users praising their value, quietness, and wet weather performance, though some note a lack of widespread independent reviews. Discussions heavily feature questions about real-world performance, comparisons to legacy benchmarks like Michelin, and specific sizing or efficiency concerns.
Top themes
#Value for money#Wet weather traction#Noise levels and comfort#All-season vs summer performance#Availability and new releases#Tread wear and longevity
Based on 13 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Potenza S007A | B · Toyo Proxes Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 3 | 83 |
| Rim diameters | 18″ – 20″ | 17″ – 21″ |
| Tread depth | — | 9 - 10/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 240 AA A |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 25,000 mi |
| Sidewall | — | Black Side Wall |
| Max pressure | — | 50 - 51 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
69
/ 100
Bridgestone Potenza S007A
58
/ 100
Toyo Proxes Sport
Winner: Bridgestone Potenza S007A — better treadwear, handling and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Bridgestone Potenza S007A scores 68 vs 44 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Bridgestone Potenza S007A scores 74 vs 55 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Bridgestone Potenza S007A scores 68 vs 54 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Bridgestone Potenza S007A scores 69 vs 62 on dry.
Tire A · Bridgestone Potenza S007A
Tire B · Toyo Proxes Sport
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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.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.