Tests – · none yet Owners 66 · 10 reviews
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Michelin Pilot Sport 3 vs Toyo Proxes T1 Sport — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Proxes T1 Sport leads, 69–66 Narrow edge
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Tests 67 · 1 test Owners 70 · 50 reviews
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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70
Dry
Pilot Sport 3 +268Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 3 Proxes T1 Sport Professional tests (TWG score) – 63 Reviews found online 72 76 -
70
Wet
Proxes T1 Sport +272Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 3 Proxes T1 Sport Professional tests (TWG score) – 71 Reviews found online 71 73 -
65
Comfort
Proxes T1 Sport +469Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 3 Proxes T1 Sport Reviews found online 61 69 -
65
Noise
Proxes T1 Sport +469Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 3 Proxes T1 Sport Professional tests (TWG score) – 71 Reviews found online 62 – -
61
Treadwear
Proxes T1 Sport +162Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 3 Proxes T1 Sport Reviews found online 58 59 -
65
Handling
Proxes T1 Sport +1075Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 3 Proxes T1 Sport Reviews found online 65 75
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Pilot Sport 3 | Toyo Proxes T1 Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 66 | 69 |
| Dry | 70 | 68 |
| Wet | 70 | 72 |
| Comfort | 65 | 69 |
| Noise | 65 | 69 |
| Treadwear | 61 | 62 |
| Handling | 65 | 75 |
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Headline score
66
/ 100
Pilot Sport 3
69
/ 100
Proxes T1 Sport
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Pilot Sport 3
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Tire B Proxes T1 Sport
Pros
- Exceptional dry and wet grip for confident cornering and braking
- High level of ride comfort and shock absorption, outperforming stiff run-flats
- Lower price point compared to top-tier premium competitors while maintaining comparable performance
Cons
- Rapid tread wear and short lifespan, with many users reporting the need for replacements well under 15,000 miles
- Softer sidewalls can lead to a less direct or squirmy feel during aggressive cornering
- Occasional sensitivity to road grooves, uneven surfaces, and standing water (hydroplaning tendencies)
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Pilot Sport 3 | B · Toyo Proxes T1 Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 10 | 3 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 19″ | 16″ – 19″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
66
/ 100
Michelin Pilot Sport 3
69
/ 100
Toyo Proxes T1 Sport
Winner: Toyo Proxes T1 Sport — better handling, comfort and noise. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Toyo Proxes T1 Sport scores 75 vs 65 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Toyo Proxes T1 Sport scores 69 vs 65 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Toyo Proxes T1 Sport scores 69 vs 65 on noise.
Tire A · Michelin Pilot Sport 3
Tire B · Toyo Proxes T1 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.