Best test result: #2 of 9 in 2018 Sport Auto 19 inch UHP and Track Day Tyre Test (rolling resistance)
“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.”
Best test result: #1 of 5 in 2025 AutoView Sports Tyre Test (dry handling)
“I switched to ps4s. Sidewall is a little softer so they have a more comfortable ride at the expense of a little numbness during normal driving. Grip limits seem pretty similar. Ps4s should last longer. We'll see. Would buy again over stock dunlops.”
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
62
Dry
Pilot Sport 4 S +28
90
Why this score
Source
Proxes Sport
Pilot Sport 4 S
Professional tests (TWG score)
61
91
Reviews found online
64
89
Dry Braking (% of best)
92%
98%
Dry Handling (% of best)
98%
100%
70
Wet
Pilot Sport 4 S +15
85
Why this score
Source
Proxes Sport
Pilot Sport 4 S
Professional tests (TWG score)
77
85
Reviews found online
61
85
Wet Braking (% of best)
82%
95%
Wet Circle (% of best)
91%
97%
Wet Handling (% of best)
97%
96%
34
Snow
No comparison
–
Why this score
Source
Proxes Sport
Pilot Sport 4 S
Reviews found online
10
–
54
Comfort
Pilot Sport 4 S +21
75
Why this score
Source
Proxes Sport
Pilot Sport 4 S
Professional tests (TWG score)
50
70
Reviews found online
60
81
69
Noise
Proxes Sport +1
68
Why this score
Source
Proxes Sport
Pilot Sport 4 S
Professional tests (TWG score)
70
69
Reviews found online
68
–
44
Treadwear
Pilot Sport 4 S +27
71
Why this score
Source
Proxes Sport
Pilot Sport 4 S
Professional tests (TWG score)
36
70
Reviews found online
56
72
55
Handling
Pilot Sport 4 S +31
86
Why this score
Source
Proxes Sport
Pilot Sport 4 S
Reviews found online
55
86
Scores at a glance
Toyo Proxes Sport vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S: scores by category (0–100)
Category
Toyo Proxes Sport
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
Relative Score
59
81
Dry
62
90
Wet
70
85
Snow
34
–
Comfort
54
75
Noise
69
68
Treadwear
44
71
Handling
55
86
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Recomputed
Headline score
59
/ 100
Proxes Sport
81
/ 100
Pilot Sport 4 S
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
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
Proxes Sport
Pilot Sport 4 S
Δ
Both?
Dry Braking
Dry
92%#7/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test
98%#2/7 · 2024 Autobild Sportscars Summer TIre Test R20
−5.9
Different tests
Dry Handling
Dry
98%#7/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test
100%#1/5 · 2025 AutoView Sports Tyre Test
−2.0
Different tests
Rolling Resistance
Efficiency
99%#2/9 · 2018 Sport Auto 19 inch UHP and Track Day Tyre Test
92%#5/10 · 2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tyre Test
+7.0
Different tests
Noise
Other
95%#8/9 · 2018 Sport Auto 19 inch UHP and Track Day Tyre Test
100%#4/10 · 2020 Auto Bild UHP 19 inch Tyre Test
−4.9
Different tests
Price
Other
67%#4/9 · 2018 Sport Auto 19 inch UHP and Track Day Tyre Test
46%#11/11 · 2023 Sport Auto UHP Tyre Test
+21.0
Different tests
Tested Tread Life (Miles)
Other
46%#20/22 · 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires
62%#6/22 · 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires
−15.4
Same test
Overall Ranking
Overall
0%#8/8 · 2019 Auto Motor und Sport UHP Summer Tire Test R20
17%#6/8 · 2026 Autobild Sports Cars Summer Tyre Test
−16.7
Different tests
Straight Aqua
Straight
96%#4/9 · 2018 Sport Auto 19 inch UHP and Track Day Tyre Test
98%#6/15 · 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test
−1.7
Different tests
Subj. Comfort
Subj
78%#9/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test
84%#6/8 · 2026 Autobild Sports Cars Summer Tyre Test
−6.1
Different tests
Subj. Dry Handling
Subj
89%#4/11 · 2020 AMS 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test
90%#3/8 · 2019 Sport Auto 20 Inch UHP Tyre Test
−1.0
Different tests
Subj. Wet Handling
Subj
50%#9/10 · 2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tyre Test
78%#6/10 · 2023 AUTO Straßenverkehr 2023 Summer Tire Test R18
−27.8
Different tests
Tyre Weight
Tyre
95%#4/10 · 2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tyre Test
99%#2/10 · 2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tyre Test
−4.0
Same test
Wet Braking
Wet
82%#8/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test
95%#2/10 · 2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tyre Test
−13.0
Different tests
Wet Circle
Wet
91%#8/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test
97%#3/7 · 2024 Autobild Sportscars Summer TIre Test R20
−5.8
Different tests
Wet Handling
Wet
97%#9/11 · 2020 AMS 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test
96%#7/8 · 2019 Sport Auto 20 Inch UHP Tyre Test
+1.0
Different tests
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A 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
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Toyo Proxes Sport
Mixed
Community opinion on the Toyo Proxes Sport line (including variants like the Sport 2 and A/S+) is generally positive, with users praising their value, quietness, and wet weather performance, though some note a lack of widespread independent reviews. Discussions heavily feature questions about real-world performance, comparisons to legacy benchmarks like Michelin, and specific sizing or efficiency concerns.
#Value for money#Wet weather traction#Noise levels and comfort#All-season vs summer performance#Availability and new releases#Tread wear and longevity
Based on 13 community posts
Tire B
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
Positive
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S is widely praised by the community as a premier max performance summer tire, offering exceptional dry and wet grip, precise steering feel, and refined road manners for daily driving and spirited street use. While some users note higher pricing and relatively quick wear on heavier vehicles or hot tracks, it remains a benchmark choice that many enthusiasts gladly return to despite alternatives like Continental or Kumho.
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.
