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 + 1 road tests and 1,277 + 655 owner reviews. How we score
Pilot Sport A/S 3+ is ahead, 72–55
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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 – · 1 test Owners 72 · 655 reviews
Best test result: #6 of 19 in 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires (tested tread life (miles))
“Just had these Pilot Sport A/S 3+ installed to replace OEM Dunlops”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Proxes Sport | Pilot Sport A/S 3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 18 / – tests | 61 | ≈ 73 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 64 | 79 |
Proxes Sport: 60% × 60.7 + 40% × 64.1 = 62
Pilot Sport A/S 3+: 60% × 72.5 (est.) + 40% × 78.6 = 75
No road tests of dry for Pilot Sport A/S 3+. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).
| Source | Proxes Sport | Pilot Sport A/S 3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 18 / – tests | 77 | ≈ 77 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 59 | 82 |
Proxes Sport: 60% × 76.6 + 40% × 59.4 = 70
Pilot Sport A/S 3+: 60% × 77 (est.) + 40% × 82 = 79
No road tests of wet for Pilot Sport A/S 3+. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
| Source | Proxes Sport | Pilot Sport A/S 3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | ≈ 48 (est.) | ≈ 66 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 10 | 58 |
Proxes Sport: 60% × 48 (est.) + 40% × 10 = 33
Pilot Sport A/S 3+: 60% × 66 (est.) + 40% × 57.9 = 63
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).
No road tests of snow for Pilot Sport A/S 3+. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.37).
| Source | Proxes Sport | Pilot Sport A/S 3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / – tests | 50 | ≈ 68 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 59 | 63 |
Proxes Sport: 40% × 50.1 + 60% × 59.4 = 56
Pilot Sport A/S 3+: 40% × 68 (est.) + 60% × 62.7 = 65
No road tests of comfort for Pilot Sport A/S 3+. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
| Source | Proxes Sport | Pilot Sport A/S 3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 11 / – tests | 72 | – |
| Reviews found online | 69 | – |
Proxes Sport: 60% × 72.1 + 40% × 68.6 = 71
| Source | Proxes Sport | Pilot Sport A/S 3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 1 tests | 36 | 73 |
| Reviews found online | 54 | 66 |
Proxes Sport: 60% × 35.5 + 40% × 54.2 = 43
Pilot Sport A/S 3+: 60% × 72.5 + 40% × 66 = 70
| Source | Proxes Sport | Pilot Sport A/S 3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 56 | 70 |
| Source | Proxes Sport | Pilot Sport A/S 3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 12 / – tests | 41 | – |
| Category | Toyo Proxes Sport | Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 55 | 72 |
| Dry | 62 | 75 |
| Wet | 70 | 79 |
| Snow | 33 | 63 |
| Comfort | 56 | 65 |
| Noise | 71 | – |
| Treadwear | 43 | 70 |
| Handling (owners) | 56 | 70 |
| Efficiency | 41 | – |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. 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
Pilot Sport A/S 3+
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 | Pilot Sport A/S 3+ | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tested Tread Life (Miles) | Treadwear | 46% #20/22 · 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires | 73% #6/19 · 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #15/22 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires | #2/19 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires | – | 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 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.
“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”
“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.”
“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 34 community posts
Community members widely praise the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ for its dry handling, wet grip, and substantial improvement in ride comfort over stock tires. However, several users express reservations about its poor traction in genuine snow conditions and note that road noise can become prominent as the tread wears. It is frequently compared against competitors like the Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 as well as its successor, the Pilot Sport All Season 4.
“I have had the Michelin Pilot sport A/S3+ for my last two sets of tires, and I had the hydro-edge before that on my old Toyota. So much grip around corners and good rain performance.”
“The Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ was amazing on my STI in cold and wet in the Seattle area. But I never had a chance to drive them on proper snow/ice, so I can't vouch for them in a northeast winter, unfortunately. :/”
“Are you talking about the all seasons or the summer tires? The summer tires are a terrible choice and you will likely go off the road at some point. Summer tires get hard as a rock in cold temps since they are not meant to be used in winter. If you're talking about the all seasons, I had Pilot Sport A/S 3+ on my 2016 S6 and they were just terrible in snow. So bad that I replaced them after only ~10k miles and put on some Conti Extreme Contact DWS, which were far superior in bad weather. If you want a true all season that can be useful in winter, I'd go with the Contis. But if you are going to be driving in bad weather regularly, get dedicated snows. All seasons are passable here and there but not confidence inspiring.”
Based on 47 community posts
| Attribute | A · Toyo Proxes Sport | B · Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 83 | 2 |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 21″ | 21″ |
| Tread depth | 9 - 10/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 240 AA A | — |
| Treadwear warranty | 25,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | — |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi | — |
Toyo Proxes Sport
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ — better snow, treadwear and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ scores 63 vs 33 on snow.
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ scores 70 vs 43 on treadwear.
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ scores 70 vs 56 on handling.
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ scores 75 vs 62 on dry.
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Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+, 79 vs 70 on our wet score.
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+, 75 vs 62 on our dry score.
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+, 63 vs 33 on our snow score.
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+, 65 vs 56 on our comfort score.
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+, 70 vs 43 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
