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 + 903 owner reviews. How we score
Proxes TR1 leads, 64–61 Narrow edge
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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 62 · 1 test Owners 66 · 903 reviews
Best test result: #3 of 6 in 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test (comfort (tester's mark))
“Avoid TR1.. the sound will become unbearable.. I suggest Yokohama ES32..”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Proxes Sport | Proxes TR1 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 18 / 1 tests | 61 | 53 |
| Reviews found online | 64 | 69 |
Proxes Sport: 60% × 60.6 + 40% × 63.6 = 62
Proxes TR1: 60% × 52.8 + 40% × 69.3 = 59
| Source | Proxes Sport | Proxes TR1 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 18 / 1 tests | 76 | 67 |
| Reviews found online | 59 | 70 |
Proxes Sport: 60% × 76.4 + 40% × 59 = 69
Proxes TR1: 60% × 66.5 + 40% × 70.1 = 68
| Source | Proxes Sport | Proxes TR1 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | ≈ 51 (est.) | – |
| Reviews found online | 10 | – |
Proxes Sport: 60% × 51.3 (est.) + 40% × 10 = 35
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).
| Source | Proxes Sport | Proxes TR1 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 1 tests | 49 | 68 |
| Reviews found online | 59 | 59 |
Proxes Sport: 40% × 49.4 + 60% × 58.7 = 55
Proxes TR1: 40% × 68.1 + 60% × 59.1 = 63
| Source | Proxes Sport | Proxes TR1 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 11 / 1 tests | 72 | 68 |
| Reviews found online | 68 | ≈ 66 (est.) |
Proxes Sport: 60% × 72 + 40% × 68.2 = 70
Proxes TR1: 60% × 68.2 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 68
No owner ratings of noise for Proxes TR1. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
| Source | Proxes Sport | Proxes TR1 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / – tests | 37 | ≈ 64 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 54 | 60 |
Proxes Sport: 60% × 37.1 + 40% × 54.3 = 44
Proxes TR1: 60% × 64.2 (est.) + 40% × 60.2 = 63
No road tests of treadwear for Proxes TR1. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
| Source | Proxes Sport | Proxes TR1 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 55 | 72 |
| Source | Proxes Sport | Proxes TR1 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 12 / 1 tests | 41 | 71 |
| Category | Toyo Proxes Sport | Toyo Proxes TR1 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 61 | 64 |
| Dry | 62 | 59 |
| Wet | 69 | 68 |
| Snow | 35 | – |
| Comfort | 55 | 63 |
| Noise | 70 | 68 |
| Treadwear | 44 | 63 |
| Handling (owners) | 55 | 72 |
| Efficiency | 41 | 71 |
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
Proxes TR1
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 | Proxes TR1 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 92% #7/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test | 87% #5/6 · 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% #7/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test | 96% #6/6 · 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 98% #3/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test | 97% #5/6 · 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 82% #8/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test | 82% #5/6 · 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 91% #8/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test | 87% #5/6 · 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 94% #8/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test | 95% #5/6 · 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test | – | Different tests |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 60% #10/11 · 2020 AMS 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test | 92% #3/6 · 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 98% #6/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test | 99% #4/6 · 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 86% #7/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test | 94% #3/6 · 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #15/22 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires | #5/6 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia 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.
“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”
“I finally got Toyo Proxes Sport tires to replace my old Michelins. I up sized with 295/30-19's front and 345/25-20's rear on the stock wheels. I really like the fitment and don't have any rubbing even being lowered on the stock jacking bolts. I'm amazed how well they hook although I don't have a good reference as the 9-year-old Michelins were like rocks LOL. The ride is a bit better as well on non-run-flats.”
“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”
Based on 32 community posts
Community sentiment regarding the Toyo Proxes TR1 is mixed, with users frequently noting an attractive price point and smooth, comfortable ride when compared to factory tires or run-flats. However, multiple drivers report shortcomings in wet-weather performance, cold grip, and road noise as mileage increases, while several criticize its soft sidewalls for creating imprecise handling at the limit.
“Bekomme ich mit unterschiedliche Reifen Modelle Probleme mit dem Verteiler Getriebe? Hallo, ich habe mal eine Frage bezüglich Reifen und dem Verteilergetriebe. Ich habe vor ein paar Jahren einen gebrauchten Felgensatz gekauft auf dem Reifen aus dem Jahr 2016 waren Profiltiefe der Reifen war bei allen neuwertig. Anfang diesen Jahres habe ich mir dann hinten links einen Platten gefahren. Ich habe dann die Reifen hinten achsweise getauscht mit dem selben Reifen was verbaut war (neue toyo proxes tr1 Reifen. Unglücklicherweise habe ich jetzt wieder einen platten Reifen, allerdings vorne. Nun wollte ich wieder 2 neue Reifen für vorne bestellen (ebenfalls toyo proxes tr1). Leider läuft dieses Modell wohl aus und sind nicht mehr verfügbar. Meine Frage jetzt, kann ich andere Reifen Modelle nutzen (toyo comfort in den selben Maßen wie den Proxes tr1) oder sind diese problematisch? Vielen Dank im Voraus 🙂 Read more”
“I had asymmetric 2 or possibly 3's on an impreza and they were a fantastic all rounder. The 5's will be going on my daily when i find a good deal!”
“70l46 did you get yours mounted and balanced for that price? I picked mine up at tiredealsforless.com for $765.12 shipped. They had the best prices that I have seen.”
Based on 36 community posts
| Attribute | A · Toyo Proxes Sport | B · Toyo Proxes TR1 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 83 | 61 |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 21″ | 14″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | 9 - 10/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 240 AA A | — |
| Treadwear warranty | 25,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | — |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi | — |
| Sizes in common | 29 | 29 |
Toyo Proxes Sport
Toyo Proxes TR1
Narrow edge: Toyo Proxes TR1 — better efficiency, treadwear and handling. Pick the Toyo Proxes Sport if dry matters most to you.
Toyo Proxes TR1 scores 71 vs 41 on efficiency.
Toyo Proxes TR1 scores 63 vs 44 on treadwear.
Toyo Proxes TR1 scores 72 vs 55 on handling.
Toyo Proxes TR1 scores 63 vs 55 on comfort.
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Neither, by our numbers: 69 vs 68 on the wet score, within 3 points.
Toyo Proxes Sport, 62 vs 59 on our dry score.
Neither, by our numbers: 70 vs 68 on the noise score, within 3 points.
Toyo Proxes TR1, 63 vs 55 on our comfort score.
Toyo Proxes TR1, 63 vs 44 on our treadwear score.
Toyo Proxes TR1, 71 vs 41 on our efficiency 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
