Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 22 + 1 road tests and 1,629 + 903 owner reviews. How we score
SportContact 7 is ahead, 86–64
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Tests 84 · 22 tests Owners 83 · 1,629 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 18 in 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test (wet braking)
“On my 2nd set. Got decent mileage from them. 15k miles from the first set of rears and i've 11k on the 2nd set with 4.5mm still left on them.”
Tests 62 · 1 test Owners 66 · 903 reviews
Best test result: #3 of 6 in 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test (comfort (tester's mark))
“Avoid TR1.. the sound will become unbearable.. I suggest Yokohama ES32..”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | SportContact 7 | Proxes TR1 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 21 / 1 tests | 100 | 53 |
| Reviews found online | 92 | 69 |
SportContact 7: 60% × 99.9 + 40% × 91.5 = 97
Proxes TR1: 60% × 52.8 + 40% × 69.3 = 59
| Source | SportContact 7 | Proxes TR1 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 22 / 1 tests | 96 | 67 |
| Reviews found online | 93 | 70 |
SportContact 7: 60% × 95.5 + 40% × 93.3 = 95
Proxes TR1: 60% × 66.5 + 40% × 70.1 = 68
| Source | SportContact 7 | Proxes TR1 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 1 tests | 56 | 68 |
| Reviews found online | 79 | 59 |
SportContact 7: 40% × 55.8 + 60% × 78.8 = 70
Proxes TR1: 40% × 68.1 + 60% × 59.1 = 63
| Source | SportContact 7 | Proxes TR1 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 19 / 1 tests | 59 | 68 |
| Reviews found online | ≈ 66 (est.) | ≈ 66 (est.) |
SportContact 7: 60% × 59.2 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 62
Proxes TR1: 60% × 68.2 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 68
No owner ratings of noise for SportContact 7 or Proxes TR1. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
| Source | SportContact 7 | Proxes TR1 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests | 72 | ≈ 64 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 64 | 60 |
SportContact 7: 60% × 72 + 40% × 63.9 = 69
Proxes TR1: 60% × 64.2 (est.) + 40% × 60.2 = 63
No road tests of treadwear for Proxes TR1. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
| Source | SportContact 7 | Proxes TR1 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 91 | 72 |
| Source | SportContact 7 | Proxes TR1 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 21 / 1 tests | 72 | 71 |
| Category | Continental SportContact 7 | Toyo Proxes TR1 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 86 | 64 |
| Dry | 97 | 59 |
| Wet | 95 | 68 |
| Comfort | 70 | 63 |
| Noise | 62 | 68 |
| Treadwear | 69 | 63 |
| Handling (owners) | 91 | 72 |
| Efficiency | 72 | 71 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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.
SportContact 7
Proxes TR1
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.
| Discipline | Category | SportContact 7 | Proxes TR1 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 100% #1/3 · Top Tire Review 2026 UUHP Tyre Test | 87% #5/6 · 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #2/3 · Top Tire Review 2026 UUHP Tyre Test | 96% #6/6 · 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 98% #3/3 · Top Tire Review 2026 UUHP Tyre Test | 97% #5/6 · 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 100% #1/3 · Top Tire Review 2026 UUHP Tyre Test | 82% #5/6 · 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 100% #1/3 · Top Tire Review 2026 UUHP Tyre Test | 87% #5/6 · 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 100% #1/3 · Top Tire Review 2026 UUHP Tyre Test | 95% #5/6 · 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test | – | Different tests |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 92% #2/3 · Top Tire Review 2026 UUHP Tyre Test | 92% #3/6 · 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 100% #3/3 · Top Tire Review 2026 UUHP Tyre Test | 99% #4/6 · 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 99% #2/3 · Top Tire Review 2026 UUHP Tyre Test | 94% #3/6 · 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #2/10 2026 ACE Summer Tyre Test | #5/6 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test | – | Different tests |
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
The community generally regards the SportContact 7 as an excellent ultra-high-performance tire, praised for exceptional dry and wet grip, direct steering, quick warm-up, and good rim protection. Many rank it at or above the Michelin PS4S and ahead of the PS5 and Goodyear Asymmetric 6 for outright performance. The main criticisms are fast tread wear (often about 10–15k miles), low starting tread depth, softer sidewalls, some tramlining and noise, and poor durability on track.
“Had the same dilemma, went for PremiumContact 7 in the end for my Cupra ST300 4drive. Both have great traction when wet and dry, SC7 is more for an overall aggresive driving, while PC7 are bit more comfy, for a mix of sport and city daily cruising. Both are very quiet on the highway.”
“Not a C7 but Continental SportContact 7, similar or better than PilotSport 4S in most aspect but a bit noisier, wears faster too”
“I have Continental Sport Contact 7's on my S550 and the are better than the PS4S in my view (plus they stack up well in independent reviews as well)”
Based on 115 community posts
Community sentiment regarding the Toyo Proxes TR1 is mixed, with users frequently noting an attractive price point and smooth, comfortable ride when compared to factory tires or run-flats. However, multiple drivers report shortcomings in wet-weather performance, cold grip, and road noise as mileage increases, while several criticize its soft sidewalls for creating imprecise handling at the limit.
“Bekomme ich mit unterschiedliche Reifen Modelle Probleme mit dem Verteiler Getriebe? Hallo, ich habe mal eine Frage bezüglich Reifen und dem Verteilergetriebe. Ich habe vor ein paar Jahren einen gebrauchten Felgensatz gekauft auf dem Reifen aus dem Jahr 2016 waren Profiltiefe der Reifen war bei allen neuwertig. Anfang diesen Jahres habe ich mir dann hinten links einen Platten gefahren. Ich habe dann die Reifen hinten achsweise getauscht mit dem selben Reifen was verbaut war (neue toyo proxes tr1 Reifen. Unglücklicherweise habe ich jetzt wieder einen platten Reifen, allerdings vorne. Nun wollte ich wieder 2 neue Reifen für vorne bestellen (ebenfalls toyo proxes tr1). Leider läuft dieses Modell wohl aus und sind nicht mehr verfügbar. Meine Frage jetzt, kann ich andere Reifen Modelle nutzen (toyo comfort in den selben Maßen wie den Proxes tr1) oder sind diese problematisch? Vielen Dank im Voraus 🙂 Read more”
“I had asymmetric 2 or possibly 3's on an impreza and they were a fantastic all rounder. The 5's will be going on my daily when i find a good deal!”
“70l46 did you get yours mounted and balanced for that price? I picked mine up at tiredealsforless.com for $765.12 shipped. They had the best prices that I have seen.”
Based on 36 community posts
| Attribute | A · Continental SportContact 7 | B · Toyo Proxes TR1 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 123 | 61 |
| Rim diameters | 18″ – 24″ | 14″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | 8 - 9/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 240 AA A | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | — |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi | — |
| Sizes in common | 14 | 14 |
Continental SportContact 7
Toyo Proxes TR1
Winner: Continental SportContact 7 — better dry, wet and handling. Pick the Toyo Proxes TR1 if noise matters most to you.
Continental SportContact 7 scores 97 vs 59 on dry.
Continental SportContact 7 scores 95 vs 68 on wet.
Continental SportContact 7 scores 91 vs 72 on handling.
Continental SportContact 7 scores 70 vs 63 on comfort.
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Continental SportContact 7, 95 vs 68 on our wet score.
Continental SportContact 7, 97 vs 59 on our dry score.
Toyo Proxes TR1, 68 vs 62 on our noise score.
Continental SportContact 7, 70 vs 63 on our comfort score.
Continental SportContact 7, 69 vs 63 on our treadwear score.
Neither, by our numbers: 72 vs 71 on the efficiency score, within 3 points.
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
