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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV vs Toyo Proxes Sport — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 9 + 20 road tests and 1,383 + 1,277 owner reviews. How we score

Pilot Sport 4 SUV is ahead, 80–59

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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
± 5

Tests 80 · 9 tests Owners 79 · 1,383 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 12 in 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested (wet braking)

“Loving my new Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV tires and Enkei Raijin wheels”

Toyo Proxes Sport
Tire BToyo

Proxes Sport

Summer

± 6

Tests 58 · 20 tests Owners 53 · 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. 86

    Dry

    Pilot Sport 4 SUV +24
    62
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 4 SUVProxes Sport
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / 18 tests8661
    Reviews found online8664

    Pilot Sport 4 SUV: 60% × 86.1 + 40% × 85.9 = 86

    Proxes Sport: 60% × 60.6 + 40% × 63.6 = 62

  2. 91

    Wet

    Pilot Sport 4 SUV +22
    69
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 4 SUVProxes Sport
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / 18 tests9376
    Reviews found online8759

    Pilot Sport 4 SUV: 60% × 93.4 + 40% × 86.5 = 91

    Proxes Sport: 60% × 76.4 + 40% × 59 = 69

  3. –

    Snow

    No comparison
    35
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 4 SUVProxes Sport
    Professional tests (TWG score)–≈ 51 (est.)
    Reviews found online–10

    Proxes Sport: 60% × 51.3 (est.) + 40% × 10 = 35

    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 0.32).

  4. 64

    Comfort

    Pilot Sport 4 SUV +9
    55
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 4 SUVProxes Sport
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 5 tests5449
    Reviews found online7159

    Pilot Sport 4 SUV: 40% × 54 + 60% × 70.6 = 64

    Proxes Sport: 40% × 49.4 + 60% × 58.6 = 55

  5. 58

    Noise

    Proxes Sport +12
    70
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 4 SUVProxes Sport
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / 11 tests5372
    Reviews found online≈ 66 (est.)68

    Pilot Sport 4 SUV: 60% × 52.5 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 58

    Proxes Sport: 60% × 72 + 40% × 68 = 70

    No owner ratings of noise for Pilot Sport 4 SUV. 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.

  6. 72

    Treadwear

    Pilot Sport 4 SUV +28
    44
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 4 SUVProxes Sport
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 5 tests7737
    Reviews found online6554

    Pilot Sport 4 SUV: 60% × 77 + 40% × 65.4 = 72

    Proxes Sport: 60% × 37.1 + 40% × 54.3 = 44

  7. 83

    Handling (owners)

    Pilot Sport 4 SUV +28
    55
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 4 SUVProxes Sport
    Reviews found online8355
  8. 64

    Efficiency

    Pilot Sport 4 SUV +23
    41
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 4 SUVProxes Sport
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / 12 tests6441
Scores at a glance
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV vs Toyo Proxes Sport: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryMichelin Pilot Sport 4 SUVToyo Proxes Sport
Relative Score 80 59
Dry 86 62
Wet 91 69
Snow – 35
Comfort 64 55
Noise 58 70
Treadwear 72 44
Handling (owners) 83 55
Efficiency 64 41

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Headline score
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Pilot Sport 4 SUV

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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.

DisciplineCategoryPilot Sport 4 SUVProxes SportΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 95% #6/9 · 2026 Summer SUV Tyre Test 92% #7/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 98% #5/9 · 2026 Summer SUV Tyre Test 98% #7/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling (tester's mark) Dry 100% #1/6 · 2025 Vi Bilagare Summer EV Tyre Test 60% #7/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 100% #1/9 · 2026 Summer SUV Tyre Test 98% #3/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 95% #5/9 · 2026 Summer SUV Tyre Test 82% #8/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Circle Wet 98% #3/9 · 2026 Summer SUV Tyre Test 91% #8/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 97% #5/9 · 2026 Summer SUV Tyre Test 94% #8/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Comfort (tester's mark) Comfort 40% #4/6 · 2025 Vi Bilagare Summer EV Tyre Test 60% #10/11 · 2020 AMS 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Noise Noise 93% #6/9 · 2026 Summer SUV Tyre Test 98% #6/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Wear Treadwear 97% #2/8 · 2024 EV Tyre Test 84% #13/16 · 2020 ADAC 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 86% #6/9 · 2026 Summer SUV Tyre Test 86% #7/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Price Cost 49% #11/12 · 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested 72% #4/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Total Cost of Ownership Cost #7/8 2024 EV Tyre Test #17/20 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Value Cost 62% #7/8 · 2024 EV Tyre Test 60% #17/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Grass Traction Off-road 71% #4/9 · 2026 Summer SUV Tyre Test 89% #8/10 · 2019 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Gravel Handling Off-road 99% #5/9 · 2026 Summer SUV Tyre Test 100% #2/10 · 2019 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Gravel Traction Off-road 95% #2/9 · 2026 Summer SUV Tyre Test 93% #5/10 · 2019 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Mud Traction Off-road 90% #8/11 · 2024 Summer SUV Tyre Test 88% #8/10 · 2019 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall #5/9 2026 Summer SUV 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 Pilot Sport 4 SUV

Pros

  • Outstanding grip and safety in both wet and dry conditions
  • Precise steering response and enhanced cornering stability for heavy SUVs
  • Noticeable improvement in ride comfort and overall handling

Cons

  • Higher-than-average purchase price
  • Increased road noise reported by some users as the tread wears down
  • Faster tread wear and shorter mileage lifespan under aggressive driving or heavy vehicle loads
All owner themes in the Pilot Sport 4 SUV 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

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

Positive

Community members generally praise the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV for its strong grip, handling performance, and SUV-specific design. Users frequently consider it an upgrade over OEM options like the Latitude Sport 3, though some discuss its premium price, summer temperature limitations, and expected tread longevity.

bobistheoilguy.com ·2022-02-01

“From 3 model you mention, only Alenza is designed for heavy vehicle/SUV, so longevity is better than other 2 for your Envoy even though the traction may not be the best. If you can find Pilot Sport 4 SUV, then it may be the best to replace Latitude Sport 3. I like Latitude Sport 3, the best in wet weather and great in dry, but it is true it is only 25000 miles lifetime.”

rennlist.com

“Quote: Originally Posted by robtr8 I like to use the tire size calculator on 1010Tires.com. Shows 285/40's as being almost 3% bigger than the OE size. Generally speaking you want no more than a 1% different. The PS 4 SUV's are available in a 295/35. Rocketcar - if you had P-Zero's then yup. They suck. Took them off the F Type immediately if not sooner. Quote: Originally Posted by RAudi Driver That's why they are called P-Zeros. If they were good Pirelli would have named them P-10's. Quote: Originally Posted by BrettIsAwesomer Not a fan of the LS3 on my Cayenne. They came on the car when I bought it but will replace with Pilot Sport 4 SUV later this year. There are some stretches of road where the surface conditions change and I get a terrible droning noise in the cabin with the LS3. However, in my Cayman with PS4S in the same areas you can barely tell the road surface changed. The wear on both sets is about the same. 2016 Cayenne S e-Hybrid with 21" Latitude Sport 3 (295/35) 2014 Cayman with 20" Pilot Sport 4S (235-265/35) I am putting an OPC warranty on the Cayenne, so for me the LS3 is is best N rated tyre available...”

r/CX5 ·103 upvotes ·2021-05-15

“Loving my new Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV tires and Enkei Raijin wheels”

Top themes
#grip and handling#SUV-specific performance#tread life longevity#Latitude Sport 3 comparison#summer tire limitations#premium pricing

Based on 25 community posts

Tire B

Toyo Proxes Sport

Positive

Community sentiment toward the Toyo Proxes Sport family is generally positive, with users praising its value for money, comfortable ride quality, and capable daily street performance. While drivers note it lacks the sharp turn-in and grip of dedicated 200tw track tires, it is frequently highlighted as a cost-effective alternative to Michelin and Continental. Many prospective buyers note a relative scarcity of reviews, but those who run them report good traction, low noise, and appealing wide fitment options.

r/tires ·2 upvotes ·2026-08-09

“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.”

forum.miata.net

“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.”

r/TyreReviews ·17 upvotes ·2026-08-27

“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”

Top themes
#value for money#street ride comfort#track performance comparison#wide sizing fitment#low user review availability#daily driving performance#wet and dry grip

Based on 32 community posts

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV B · Toyo Proxes Sport
CategorySummerSummer
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4Passenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available6583
Rim diameters17″ – 23″17″ – 21″
Tread depth—9 - 10/32″
UTQG220 - 320 A - AA A240 AA A
Treadwear warranty—25,000 mi
Sidewall—Black Side Wall
Max pressure—50 - 51 psi
Sizes in common33

Which one should you actually buy?

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.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV scores 72 vs 44 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV scores 83 vs 55 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV scores 86 vs 62 on dry.

Pick tire A You want lower fuel or energy use

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV scores 64 vs 41 on efficiency.

Tire A · Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Tire B · Toyo Proxes Sport

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Pilot Sport 4 SUV or Proxes Sport?

Which is better in the wet, Pilot Sport 4 SUV or Proxes Sport?

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV, 91 vs 69 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Pilot Sport 4 SUV or Proxes Sport?

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV, 86 vs 62 on our dry score.

Which is quieter, Pilot Sport 4 SUV or Proxes Sport?

Toyo Proxes Sport, 70 vs 58 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, Pilot Sport 4 SUV or Proxes Sport?

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV, 64 vs 55 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Pilot Sport 4 SUV or Proxes Sport?

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV, 72 vs 44 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, Pilot Sport 4 SUV or Proxes Sport?

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV, 64 vs 41 on our efficiency 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