Tests – · none yet Owners 43 · 13 reviews
Head-to-head
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Nitto NT555 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 0 + 20 road tests and 13 + 1,277 owner reviews. How we score
Proxes Sport is ahead, 57–52
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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.
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55
Dry
Proxes Sport +762Why this score
Source NT555 Proxes Sport Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 18 tests ≈ 60 (est.) 61 Reviews found online 48 64 NT555: 60% × 59.5 (est.) + 40% × 47.7 = 55
Proxes Sport: 60% × 60.7 + 40% × 64.1 = 62
No road tests of dry for NT555. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).
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52
Wet
Proxes Sport +1870Why this score
Source NT555 Proxes Sport Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 18 tests ≈ 56 (est.) 77 Reviews found online 45 59 NT555: 60% × 56.5 (est.) + 40% × 44.9 = 52
Proxes Sport: 60% × 76.6 + 40% × 59.4 = 70
No road tests of wet for NT555. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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41
Snow
NT555 +833Why this score
Source NT555 Proxes Sport Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 53 (est.) ≈ 48 (est.) Reviews found online 23 10 NT555: 60% × 53.1 (est.) + 40% × 23.4 = 41
Proxes Sport: 60% × 48 (est.) + 40% × 10 = 33
No road tests of snow for NT555. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.37).
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 0.37).
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52
Comfort
Proxes Sport +456Why this score
Source NT555 Proxes Sport Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 5 tests ≈ 65 (est.) 50 Reviews found online 44 59 NT555: 40% × 64.5 (est.) + 60% × 44 = 52
Proxes Sport: 40% × 50.1 + 60% × 59.4 = 56
No road tests of comfort for NT555. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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60
Noise
Proxes Sport +1171Why this score
Source NT555 Proxes Sport Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 11 tests ≈ 67 (est.) 72 Reviews found online 50 69 NT555: 60% × 66.6 (est.) + 40% × 49.6 = 60
Proxes Sport: 60% × 72.1 + 40% × 68.6 = 71
No road tests of noise for NT555. The test half is the tested tires’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
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52
Treadwear
NT555 +943Why this score
Source NT555 Proxes Sport Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 5 tests ≈ 58 (est.) 36 Reviews found online 43 54 NT555: 60% × 58.2 (est.) + 40% × 43.4 = 52
Proxes Sport: 60% × 35.5 + 40% × 54.3 = 43
No road tests of treadwear for NT555. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).
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50
Handling (owners)
Proxes Sport +656Why this score
Source NT555 Proxes Sport Reviews found online 50 56 -
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Efficiency
No comparison41Why this score
Source NT555 Proxes Sport Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 12 tests – 41
Scores at a glance
| Category | Nitto NT555 | Toyo Proxes Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 52 | 57 |
| Dry | 55 | 62 |
| Wet | 52 | 70 |
| Snow | 41 | 33 |
| Comfort | 52 | 56 |
| Noise | 60 | 71 |
| Treadwear | 52 | 43 |
| Handling (owners) | 50 | 56 |
| Efficiency | – | 41 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
52
/ 100
NT555
57
/ 100
Proxes Sport
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A NT555
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip and sticky, hot-tar-like road adhesion
- Enhanced handling and high-speed stability
- Sporty aesthetic and semi-slick feel favored by enthusiasts
Cons
- Subpar wet weather traction and dangerous in winter/cold conditions
- Can struggle to maintain traction on higher-horsepower vehicles (e.g., V8 setups)
- Notable road noise that increases as the tire wears
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
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Nitto NT555
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Positive
Toyo Proxes Sport
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.
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/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.”
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#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 · Nitto NT555 | B · Toyo Proxes Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 53 | 83 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 22″ | 17″ – 21″ |
| Tread depth | 10.3/32″ | 9 - 10/32″ |
| UTQG | 300 A A | 240 AA A |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 25,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Black Side Wall |
| Max pressure | 50 psi | 50 - 51 psi |
| Sizes in common | 38 | 38 |
Which one should you actually buy?
52
/ 100
Nitto NT555
57
/ 100
Toyo Proxes Sport
Winner: Toyo Proxes Sport — better wet, noise and dry. Pick the Nitto NT555 if treadwear and snow matter most to you. Nitto NT555 rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 13 reviews), so read this result as provisional.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Toyo Proxes Sport scores 70 vs 52 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Toyo Proxes Sport scores 71 vs 60 on noise.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Nitto NT555 scores 52 vs 43 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Nitto NT555 scores 41 vs 33 on snow.
Tire A · Nitto NT555
Tire B · Toyo Proxes Sport
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NT555 or Proxes Sport?
Which is better in the wet, NT555 or Proxes Sport?
Toyo Proxes Sport, 70 vs 52 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, NT555 or Proxes Sport?
Toyo Proxes Sport, 62 vs 55 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, NT555 or Proxes Sport?
Nitto NT555, 41 vs 33 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, NT555 or Proxes Sport?
Toyo Proxes Sport, 71 vs 60 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, NT555 or Proxes Sport?
Toyo Proxes Sport, 56 vs 52 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, NT555 or Proxes Sport?
Nitto NT555, 52 vs 43 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