Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 11 + 0 road tests and 252 + 68 owner reviews. How we score
Proxes Sport 2 is ahead, 78–65
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Tests 71 · 11 tests Owners 80 · 252 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test (straight aquaplaning)
“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.”
Tests – · none yet Owners 64 · 68 reviews
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Proxes Sport 2 | NS2R |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 11 / – tests | 89 | ≈ 69 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 80 | 72 |
Proxes Sport 2: 60% × 88.6 + 40% × 80.2 = 85
NS2R: 60% × 69.5 (est.) + 40% × 71.7 = 70
No road tests of dry for NS2R. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
| Source | Proxes Sport 2 | NS2R |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 11 / – tests | 83 | ≈ 66 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 84 | 62 |
Proxes Sport 2: 60% × 82.6 + 40% × 83.8 = 83
NS2R: 60% × 65.8 (est.) + 40% × 61.7 = 64
No road tests of wet for NS2R. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
| Source | Proxes Sport 2 | NS2R |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / – tests | 71 | ≈ 64 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 74 | 47 |
Proxes Sport 2: 40% × 71 + 60% × 74.2 = 73
NS2R: 40% × 64.3 (est.) + 60% × 47.1 = 54
No road tests of comfort for NS2R. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
| Source | Proxes Sport 2 | NS2R |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / – tests | 72 | – |
| Reviews found online | 73 | – |
Proxes Sport 2: 60% × 71.9 + 40% × 73 = 72
| Source | Proxes Sport 2 | NS2R |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / – tests | 41 | ≈ 64 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 78 | 60 |
Proxes Sport 2: 60% × 40.7 + 40% × 78.1 = 56
NS2R: 60% × 64.2 (est.) + 40% × 60 = 62
No road tests of treadwear for NS2R. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
| Source | Proxes Sport 2 | NS2R |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 81 | 73 |
| Source | Proxes Sport 2 | NS2R |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / – tests | 48 | – |
| Category | Toyo Proxes Sport 2 | Nankang NS2R |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 78 | 65 |
| Dry | 85 | 70 |
| Wet | 83 | 64 |
| Comfort | 73 | 54 |
| Noise | 72 | – |
| Treadwear | 56 | 62 |
| Handling (owners) | 81 | 73 |
| Efficiency | 48 | – |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip starts at “Important”. Treadwear starts at “Neutral” here: road tests measured it for at most one of the two tires, so it rests on owner reviews. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
Only one of the two tires has a score here, so this weight changes nothing in the head-to-head.
Only one of the two tires has a score here, so this weight changes nothing in the head-to-head.
Proxes Sport 2
NS2R
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Community discussions regarding the Toyo Proxes Sport 2 are relatively limited due to it being a newly released tire, with many users asking for comparisons against established premium options. Owners generally report positive impressions regarding value for money and performance, though some express concerns over faster-than-expected treadwear. Additionally, frequent naming confusion occurs across automotive forums where 'PS2' references the legacy Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 rather than the Toyo Proxes Sport 2.
“Had conti 2's on my audi s4 and they were downright terrible. Traction was good for about a month and then they just got loud and sloppy. Went to the ps2's after about 15k miles and abosultely loved them. Dry traction was improved greatly as was ride comfort and noise. They only lasted 20,000 miles but well worth the investment. I've never had a good experience with any continental tire so I can't imagine the sc3's being worth a gamble as they are not cheap.”
““Toyo Proxes Sport 2 worn out after 15k km — normal or too fast ? I’m running Toyo Proxes Sport 2 (245/45R18) on my 2022 Avalon. I’ve done about 15,000 km so far and just checked tread depth (see pic). Wear seems faster than I expected — looks like I might only get ~25–30k km total. To be fair, I do drive somewhat aggressively (hard acceleration, occasional spirited driving), but nothing crazy like track use. I’ve seen some claims online saying these tires can last up to ~60k miles (~95k km), which honestly doesn’t match what I’m experiencing at all. Wear is mostly even, maybe slightly more on the outer edges. So I wanted to ask: Is this normal lifespan for Proxes Sport 2 with spirited driving? Are these just a softer compound tire that trades lifespan for grip? I’m considering switching to Michelin Primacy for longer life and stronger sidewalls and quitness — would that make more sense for daily use? Appreciate any real-world feedback. Read more”
“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.”
Based on 17 community posts
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| Attribute | A · Toyo Proxes Sport 2 | B · Nankang NS2R |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 113 | — |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 22″ | — |
| Tread depth | 9/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 240 AA A | — |
| Treadwear warranty | 25,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | — |
| Max pressure | 50 psi | — |
Toyo Proxes Sport 2
Nankang NS2R
Winner: Toyo Proxes Sport 2 — better wet, comfort and dry. Pick the Nankang NS2R if treadwear matters most to you.
Toyo Proxes Sport 2 scores 83 vs 64 on wet.
Toyo Proxes Sport 2 scores 73 vs 54 on comfort.
Toyo Proxes Sport 2 scores 85 vs 70 on dry.
Toyo Proxes Sport 2 scores 81 vs 73 on handling.
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Toyo Proxes Sport 2, 83 vs 64 on our wet score.
Toyo Proxes Sport 2, 85 vs 70 on our dry score.
Toyo Proxes Sport 2, 73 vs 54 on our comfort score.
Nankang NS2R, 62 vs 56 on our treadwear score.
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
