Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Pilot Sport 4 SUV is ahead, 77–59
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Tests 79 · 9 tests Owners 76 · 1,369 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 12 in 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested (dry handling)
“I'm not particularly worried about stuff like that, more wondering if I could eke any more grip out when accelerating hard in less than ideal conditions. The current PS4s give me no trouble braking, turning and driving through standing water, but they do struggle to put the power down at the minute.”
Tests 58 · 20 tests Owners 54 · 1,277 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 8 in 2019 Sport Auto 20 Inch UHP Tyre Test (straight aqua)
“Quote: Originally Posted by Brian Goodwin I own both the Falken and Toyo Proxes Sport, both in 235/40-17. The Toyo rides better, the Falken goes faster through the turns, and turn-in response is much quicker. I have not bothered to take the Toyo to the track because around our fun canyon roads it is clearly slower and with less grip than the Falken. The Falken feels like a race tire, complete with stiff sidewall support for crisp turn-in, used those for track and autocross over the last few months, including two wins in class at autocross. The Toyo feels like a street tire, much like the Continental ECS, complete with much lower weight because sidewalls are comparatively soft and squishy next to the Falken. If you want a soft daily driver 235/40 and you accept it is a few clicks slower than the Falken, the Toyo is great as a daily driver. But if you expect that Toyo to keep up with the Falken on track days, you will be disappointed. Great feedback, thanks Brian. Wish there were more options in this size! May just stick with the RT660s, especially now with the HKS GT2 on the car”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 SUV | Proxes Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 85 | 61 |
| Reviews found online | 81 | 64 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) | 96% | 93% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) | 100% | 99% |
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 SUV | Proxes Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 92 | 76 |
| Reviews found online | 81 | 61 |
| Wet Braking (% of best) | 100% | 93% |
| Wet Circle (% of best) | 98% | 90% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) | 97% | 93% |
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 SUV | Proxes Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | – | 10 |
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 SUV | Proxes Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 54 | 50 |
| Reviews found online | 70 | 60 |
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 SUV | Proxes Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 50 | 70 |
| Reviews found online | 74 | 68 |
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 SUV | Proxes Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 76 | 36 |
| Reviews found online | 65 | 56 |
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 SUV | Proxes Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 78 | 55 |
| Category | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV | Toyo Proxes Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 77 | 59 |
| Dry | 83 | 62 |
| Wet | 88 | 70 |
| Snow | – | 34 |
| Comfort | 60 | 54 |
| Noise | 60 | 69 |
| Treadwear | 71 | 44 |
| Handling | 78 | 55 |
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Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Proxes Sport
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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 | Pilot Sport 4 SUV | Proxes Sport | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 96% #3/10 · 2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer Tyre Test | 93% #18/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | +2.8 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 100% #1/12 · 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested | 99% #8/9 · 2017 EVO Summer Tyre Test | +1.5 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 71% #8/10 · 2023 The Best Electric Vehicle Tyres VS UHP Tyres | 99% #2/9 · 2018 Sport Auto 19 inch UHP and Track Day Tyre Test | −28.0 | Different tests |
| Grass Traction | Grass | 100% #1/10 · 2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | 89% #8/10 · 2019 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | +10.7 | Different tests |
| Gravel Handling | Gravel | 100% #1/10 · 2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | 100% #2/10 · 2019 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | +0.1 | Different tests |
| Gravel Traction | Gravel | 95% #2/9 · 2026 Summer SUV Tyre Test | 93% #5/10 · 2019 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | +1.6 | Different tests |
| Mud Traction | Mud | 90% #8/11 · 2024 Summer SUV Tyre Test | 88% #8/10 · 2019 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | +2.0 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 98% #7/10 · 2023 The Best Electric Vehicle Tyres VS UHP Tyres | 98% #6/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 44% #10/10 · 2023 The Best Electric Vehicle Tyres VS UHP Tyres | 81% #10/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | −36.6 | Different tests |
| Value | Other | 62% #7/8 · 2024 EV Tyre Test | 55% #18/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | +7.4 | Different tests |
| Wear | Other | 97% #2/8 · 2024 EV Tyre Test | 62% #18/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | +35.6 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 17% #6/10 · 2023 The Best Electric Vehicle Tyres VS UHP Tyres | 6% #16/49 · 2020 Tyre Market Overview Braking Test | +10.4 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 100% #1/10 · 2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer Tyre Test | 100% #1/8 · 2019 Sport Auto 20 Inch UHP Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 75% #6/8 · 2020 ViBilagare SUV Tyre Test | 80% #5/10 · 2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tyre Test | −5.0 | Different tests |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 100% #1/6 · 2025 Vi Bilagare Summer EV Tyre Test | 67% #8/10 · 2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tyre Test | +33.0 | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Total | 0% #7/8 · 2024 EV Tyre Test | 0% #19/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 100% #1/10 · 2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer Tyre Test | 93% #6/11 · 2018 AMS Summer UHP Tyre Test | +7.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 98% #3/9 · 2026 Summer SUV Tyre Test | 90% #8/10 · 2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tyre Test | +7.5 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 97% #5/9 · 2026 Summer SUV Tyre Test | 93% #14/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | +4.1 | 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
Community sentiment toward the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV is generally very positive, with owners highlighting its strong grip, handling precision, and suitability for heavy performance SUVs. Users frequently compare it favorably to older Latitude Sport 3 and standard passenger tires, though they emphasize its summer-only limitation below 40°F and note trade-offs in price and tread life.
“I'm leaning towards the Pilot Sport 4 SUV over the LS3. I'd really like to see how much better these tires grip. Although it sounds like I'll be sacrificing a little comfort, but with air suspension I'm not too worried.”
“Nope nope nope. I live in the SE and my RWD sports car get squirrelly with normal driving when it drops below 40 on my PS4Ss. You’d be in a ditch first bit of snow.”
“Have a 2014 CTTS with 21" wheels. Just had Michelin PilotSport4 SUV All-season put on. Before that had Michelin PilotSport4S. Have about 1K miles on the new tires, and no experience with it in winter weather yet, but prefer the ride quality over the PS4S. The PS4SUV are a softer ride, yet still have plenty of grip when I hit the "Sport" button. IMO, the PS4S is overkill for the Cayenne. Obviously, subjective and YMMV. Does your wife engage in "spirited" driving? As background, I have PS4S tires on my 2016 Spyder and love them.”
Based on 37 community posts
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.
“Had the older version on an SRT8. Grip & performance were great. But wear was not. 10K miles(2 rotations) is all I got.”
“Toyo Proxes Sport 2 Really enjoyed these Proxes Sport 2s on my Alpina over the last year - in fact they’re so good I’ve put them on the B3 too! Great value for money. Read more”
“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.”
Based on 34 community posts
| Attribute | A · Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV | B · Toyo Proxes Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 65 | 83 |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 23″ | 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 |
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Toyo Proxes Sport
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV — better treadwear, handling and dry. Pick the Toyo Proxes Sport if noise matters most to you.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV scores 71 vs 44 on treadwear.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV scores 78 vs 55 on handling.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV scores 83 vs 62 on dry.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV scores 88 vs 70 on wet.
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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.
