Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 20 + 0 road tests and 1,277 + 2,182 owner reviews. How we score
Too close to call: Proxes Sport and Potenza RE050A are level at 57.
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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.”
Tests – · none yet Owners 50 · 2,182 reviews
“Got my Camelot rims mounted with Bridgestone Potenza Re050a tires!”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Proxes Sport | Potenza RE050A |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 18 / – tests | 61 | ≈ 64 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 64 | 58 |
Proxes Sport: 60% × 60.6 + 40% × 63.7 = 62
Potenza RE050A: 60% × 63.6 (est.) + 40% × 57.5 = 61
No road tests of dry for Potenza RE050A. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).
| Source | Proxes Sport | Potenza RE050A |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 18 / – tests | 76 | ≈ 62 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 59 | 54 |
Proxes Sport: 60% × 76.4 + 40% × 59 = 69
Potenza RE050A: 60% × 61.7 (est.) + 40% × 54.3 = 59
No road tests of wet for Potenza RE050A. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
| Source | Proxes Sport | Potenza RE050A |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | ≈ 51 (est.) | ≈ 64 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 10 | 48 |
Proxes Sport: 60% × 51.4 (est.) + 40% × 10 = 35
Potenza RE050A: 60% × 63.5 (est.) + 40% × 48.2 = 57
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).
No road tests of snow for Potenza RE050A. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
| Source | Proxes Sport | Potenza RE050A |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / – tests | 49 | ≈ 63 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 59 | 38 |
Proxes Sport: 40% × 49.3 + 60% × 58.7 = 55
Potenza RE050A: 40% × 62.5 (est.) + 60% × 38.1 = 48
No road tests of comfort for Potenza RE050A. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
| Source | Proxes Sport | Potenza RE050A |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 11 / – tests | 72 | ≈ 66 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 68 | 55 |
Proxes Sport: 60% × 72 + 40% × 68.1 = 70
Potenza RE050A: 60% × 66.3 (est.) + 40% × 55.2 = 62
No road tests of noise for Potenza RE050A. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
| Source | Proxes Sport | Potenza RE050A |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / – tests | 37 | ≈ 57 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 54 | 41 |
Proxes Sport: 60% × 37.1 + 40% × 54.3 = 44
Potenza RE050A: 60% × 57.4 (est.) + 40% × 41 = 51
No road tests of treadwear for Potenza RE050A. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
| Source | Proxes Sport | Potenza RE050A |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 55 | 54 |
| Source | Proxes Sport | Potenza RE050A |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 12 / – tests | 41 | – |
| Category | Toyo Proxes Sport | Bridgestone Potenza RE050A |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 57 | 57 |
| Dry | 62 | 61 |
| Wet | 69 | 59 |
| Snow | 35 | 57 |
| Comfort | 55 | 48 |
| Noise | 70 | 62 |
| Treadwear | 44 | 51 |
| Handling (owners) | 55 | 54 |
| Efficiency | 41 | – |
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.
Proxes Sport
Potenza RE050A
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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.
| Discipline | Category | Proxes Sport | Potenza RE050A | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #15/22 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires | #3/8 2015 Australian Motor 235/35 R19 Tyre Test | – | 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 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.
“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.”
“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”
“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”
Based on 32 community posts
Community sentiment regarding the Bridgestone Potenza RE050A is largely mixed, with drivers acknowledging solid dry grip, responsive handling, and decent wet traction when warm. However, many owners criticize the tire's harsh ride quality, high road noise, fast treadwear, high replacement cost, and complete lack of traction in cold or snowy conditions. Run-flat variants are particularly disliked for their stiff ride and difficulty of repair.
“So here's whats on my car, and how I got here (2011 335d m-sport): Rear: RE 050 A, no designation of I or II, so I'm thinking they were first gen. The BMW dealership put them on the car at about 18k. Front: Original OEM from the factory RE 050 A I. I'm about to have these two replaced tomorrow after a major alignment issue has worn both outside front edges, although the car tracks straight... we'll see what i end up with tomorrow!”
“Got my Camelot rims mounted with Bridgestone Potenza Re050a tires!”
“Re050a is more of a semi racing stickies. It's more in line with the potenza race. Any of the popular sport tires i.e pilot sport or potenza sport will do. For me. I'd go for Toyo Proxes sport 2.”
Based on 76 community posts
| Attribute | A · Toyo Proxes Sport | B · Bridgestone Potenza RE050A |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 83 | 37 |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 21″ | 15″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | 9 - 10/32″ | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | 240 AA A | 140 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | 25,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi | 50 psi |
| Sizes in common | 29 | 29 |
Toyo Proxes Sport
Bridgestone Potenza RE050A
Too close to call: Toyo Proxes Sport and Bridgestone Potenza RE050A are within 2 points overall. Toyo Proxes Sport is stronger on wet, noise and comfort. Bridgestone Potenza RE050A is stronger on snow and treadwear.
Bridgestone Potenza RE050A scores 57 vs 35 on snow.
Toyo Proxes Sport scores 69 vs 59 on wet.
Toyo Proxes Sport scores 70 vs 62 on noise.
Toyo Proxes Sport scores 55 vs 48 on comfort.
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Toyo Proxes Sport, 69 vs 59 on our wet score.
Neither, by our numbers: 62 vs 61 on the dry score, within 3 points.
Bridgestone Potenza RE050A, 57 vs 35 on our snow score.
Toyo Proxes Sport, 70 vs 62 on our noise score.
Toyo Proxes Sport, 55 vs 48 on our comfort score.
Bridgestone Potenza RE050A, 51 vs 44 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
