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Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT vs Toyo Proxes Sport — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews. Based on 0 + 20 road tests and 300 + 1,277 owner reviews. How we score

SP Sport Maxx TT leads, 64–60 Narrow edge

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Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT
Tire ADunlop

SP Sport Maxx TT

Summer

Tests – · none yet Owners 60 · 300 reviews

“I have the Maxx TT on my car for about 1000 Km which included two slalom sessions. I am very pleased with the ride quality and dry traction. It is much quieter than the OEM tires. I have not had a chance to drive in wet road yet.”

Toyo Proxes Sport
Tire BToyo

Proxes Sport

Summer

Tests 58 · 20 tests Owners 54 · 1,277 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 11 in 2018 AMS Summer UHP Tyre Test (straight aquaplaning)

“Had the older version on an SRT8. Grip & performance were great. But wear was not. 10K miles(2 rotations) is all I got.”

Category by category

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

  1. 66

    Dry

    SP Sport Maxx TT +4
    62
    Why this score
    SourceSP Sport Maxx TTProxes Sport
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 18 tests≈ 66 (est.)61
    Reviews found online6564

    SP Sport Maxx TT: 60% × 66.5 (est.) + 40% × 64.6 = 66

    Proxes Sport: 60% × 60.7 + 40% × 63.9 = 62

    No road tests of dry for SP Sport Maxx TT. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.40).

  2. 66

    Wet

    Proxes Sport +4
    70
    Why this score
    SourceSP Sport Maxx TTProxes Sport
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 18 tests≈ 67 (est.)76
    Reviews found online6461

    SP Sport Maxx TT: 60% × 66.6 (est.) + 40% × 64 = 66

    Proxes Sport: 60% × 76.1 + 40% × 60.8 = 70

    No road tests of wet for SP Sport Maxx TT. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.56).

  3. –

    Snow

    No comparison
    34
    Why this score
    SourceSP Sport Maxx TTProxes Sport
    Professional tests (TWG score)–≈ 50 (est.)
    Reviews found online–10

    Proxes Sport: 60% × 50.1 (est.) + 40% × 10 = 34

    No road tests of snow for Proxes Sport. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.33).

  4. 61

    Comfort

    SP Sport Maxx TT +7
    54
    Why this score
    SourceSP Sport Maxx TTProxes Sport
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 5 tests≈ 66 (est.)50
    Reviews found online5360

    SP Sport Maxx TT: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 53.3 = 61

    Proxes Sport: 60% × 50.1 + 40% × 59.8 = 54

    No road tests of comfort for SP Sport Maxx TT. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.

  5. –

    Noise

    No comparison
    71
    Why this score
    SourceSP Sport Maxx TTProxes Sport
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 11 tests–72
    Reviews found online–69

    Proxes Sport: 60% × 72.1 + 40% × 68.8 = 71

  6. 58

    Treadwear

    SP Sport Maxx TT +14
    44
    Why this score
    SourceSP Sport Maxx TTProxes Sport
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 5 tests≈ 62 (est.)36
    Reviews found online5356

    SP Sport Maxx TT: 60% × 61.8 (est.) + 40% × 53.2 = 58

    Proxes Sport: 60% × 35.5 + 40% × 56.1 = 44

    No road tests of treadwear for SP Sport Maxx TT. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.31).

  7. 61

    Handling (owners)

    SP Sport Maxx TT +6
    55
    Why this score
    SourceSP Sport Maxx TTProxes Sport
    Reviews found online6155
Scores at a glance
Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT vs Toyo Proxes Sport: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryDunlop SP Sport Maxx TTToyo Proxes Sport
Relative Score 64 60
Dry 66 62
Wet 66 70
Snow – 34
Comfort 61 54
Noise – 71
Treadwear 58 44
Handling (owners) 61 55

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Headline score

SP Sport Maxx TT

Proxes Sport

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.

DisciplineCategorySP Sport Maxx TTProxes SportΔHead-to-head
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Overall Ranking Overall #3/14 2011 Auto Zeitung Max Performance Tyre Test #15/22 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires – Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A SP Sport Maxx TT

Pros

  • Exceptional dry grip and precise cornering stability
  • Stiff sidewalls providing sharp steering feedback and confidence
  • Better-than-average tread life and mileage for many everyday drivers

Cons

  • High levels of road noise and cabin hum at speeds above 50 mph
  • Stiff, harsh ride quality, particularly with run-flat variants
  • Inconsistent or poor grip in wet, damp, or cold weather conditions
All owner themes in the SP Sport Maxx TT review

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
All owner themes in the Proxes Sport review

What real owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score

Tire A

Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT

Positive

Community members generally praise the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT for its quiet road manners, respectable dry and wet grip, and solid track and cold-weather road performance compared to stock competition-oriented tires. Some drivers note relatively soft sidewalls during aggressive slalom events on heavier vehicles or limited grip before coming up to temperature. Overall, drivers find it to be a capable, comfortable summer tire that balances performance and daily drivability.

Top themes
#quiet ride quality#track and slalom handling#wet and dry traction#cold weather performance#sidewall stiffness concerns#replacement for OEM tires

Based on 19 community posts

Tire B

Toyo Proxes Sport

Positive

Community sentiment toward the Toyo Proxes Sport family is generally positive, with drivers praising its ride comfort, good value for money, and competent daily street grip. Many owners appreciate unique size options like 345/25-20 for high-performance cars, though enthusiasts note that dedicated track tires offer superior turn-in sharpness and ultimate traction. A common topic of discussion is the scarcity of extensive real-world reviews, particularly regarding newer variants.

Top themes
#Value for money#Ride comfort#Street vs track performance#Wide fitment availability#Tread wear and longevity#Limited review availability

Based on 34 community posts

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT B · Toyo Proxes Sport
CategorySummerSummer
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available583
Rim diameters16″ – 18″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
Sizes in common22

Which one should you actually buy?

Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT

Toyo Proxes Sport

Narrow edge: Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT — better treadwear, comfort and handling. Pick the Toyo Proxes Sport if wet matters most to you.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT scores 58 vs 44 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT scores 61 vs 54 on comfort.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT scores 61 vs 55 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT scores 66 vs 62 on dry.

Tire A · Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT
Tire B · Toyo Proxes Sport

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SP Sport Maxx TT or Proxes Sport?

Which is better in the wet, SP Sport Maxx TT or Proxes Sport?

Toyo Proxes Sport, 70 vs 66 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, SP Sport Maxx TT or Proxes Sport?

Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT, 66 vs 62 on our dry score.

Which is more comfortable, SP Sport Maxx TT or Proxes Sport?

Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT, 61 vs 54 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, SP Sport Maxx TT or Proxes Sport?

Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT, 58 vs 44 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