Tests – · none yet Owners 62 · 1,555 reviews
Best test result: #9 of 15 in 2011 Finnish ECO Touring Tyre Test (overall ranking)
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Hankook Ventus Prime2 vs Toyo Proxes TR1 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Too close to call: Ventus Prime2 and Proxes TR1 are level at 64.
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Tests 62 · 1 test Owners 66 · 898 reviews
Best test result: #5 of 6 in 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test (overall ranking)
“Quote: Originally Posted by gamisou 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. Yep, $859 is mounted/balanced and 6% Michigan sales tax. Got them from Tireman, a Ohio/Michigan tire retailer & service center.”
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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64
Dry
Ventus Prime2 +559Why this score
Source Ventus Prime2 Proxes TR1 Professional tests (TWG score) – 53 Reviews found online 62 68 -
68
Wet
Ventus Prime2 +167Why this score
Source Ventus Prime2 Proxes TR1 Professional tests (TWG score) – 66 Reviews found online 67 68 -
66
Comfort
Ventus Prime2 +165Why this score
Source Ventus Prime2 Proxes TR1 Professional tests (TWG score) – 68 Reviews found online 62 60 -
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Noise
No comparison68Why this score
Source Ventus Prime2 Proxes TR1 Professional tests (TWG score) – 68 -
61
Treadwear
Proxes TR1 +263Why this score
Source Ventus Prime2 Proxes TR1 Reviews found online 57 61 -
63
Handling
Proxes TR1 +770Why this score
Source Ventus Prime2 Proxes TR1 Reviews found online 63 70
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook Ventus Prime2 | Toyo Proxes TR1 |
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| Relative Score | 64 | 64 |
| Dry | 64 | 59 |
| Wet | 68 | 67 |
| Comfort | 66 | 65 |
| Noise | – | 68 |
| Treadwear | 61 | 63 |
| Handling | 63 | 70 |
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Headline score
64
/ 100
Ventus Prime2
64
/ 100
Proxes TR1
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 | Ventus Prime2 | Proxes TR1 | Δ | Both? |
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| Overall Ranking | Overall | 11% #9/15 · 2011 Finnish ECO Touring Tyre Test | 20% #5/6 · 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test | −8.9 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Ventus Prime2
Pros
- Impressive wet weather traction and standing water displacement
- Low road noise and enhanced ride comfort
- Good value for money relative to premium tier competitors
Cons
- Faster-than-expected tread wear reported by some users
- Premature sidewall crazing and cracking observed within a few years
- Vague steering feedback or lack of dry cornering confidence when pushed
Tire B Proxes TR1
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip and responsive steering feedback
- High value-for-money proposition compared to premium tier-one brands
- Attractive and aggressive directional tread design
Cons
- Noticeable road noise and humming sounds at certain speeds
- Soft sidewalls that can cause a slight squirm or delayed initial steering response
- Rapid tread wear, particularly under aggressive driving or on rear axles
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Hankook Ventus Prime2
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Mixed
Toyo Proxes TR1
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.
r/CarTalkUK
·3 upvotes ·2026-08-25
“I had these exact tyres on my ep3, and they were brilliant compared what the car came with from factory. I can’t remember what they were, but for me , they just didn’t feel right…when I went t for these TR1’s , it felt like cars dynamics completely changed for the better. But my driving was mainly city/motorways and sometimes b-roads. And now I’m reminiscing about my type-r days…”
r/Miata
·1 upvote ·2025-02-18
“Tr1s are great for sliding and are very progressive at the limit but they have very sloppy sidewalls and do not have a lot of grip, it's very easy to lock up and can easily make you do a 4 wheel slide. Even the ancient PS3s have way more grip.”
r/kereta
·2 upvotes ·2026-04-27
“Avoid TR1.. the sound will become unbearable.. I suggest Yokohama ES32..”
Top themes
#Wet grip performance#Soft sidewall stiffness#Affordable price point#Road noise issues#Ride comfort comparison#Handling at limit#T1R model confusion
Based on 36 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Hankook Ventus Prime2 | B · Toyo Proxes TR1 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 29 | 61 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 19″ | 14″ – 20″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
64
/ 100
Hankook Ventus Prime2
64
/ 100
Toyo Proxes TR1
Too close to call: Hankook Ventus Prime2 and Toyo Proxes TR1 are within 2 points overall. Hankook Ventus Prime2 is stronger on dry. Toyo Proxes TR1 is stronger on handling.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Toyo Proxes TR1 scores 70 vs 63 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Hankook Ventus Prime2 scores 64 vs 59 on dry.
Tire A · Hankook Ventus Prime2
Tire B · Toyo Proxes TR1
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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.