Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
SportContact 7 is ahead, 83–64
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Tests 62 · 1 test Owners 66 · 898 reviews
Best test result: #3 of 6 in 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test (rolling resistance)
“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!”
Tests 83 · 22 tests Owners 82 · 1,596 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 3 in Top Tire Review 2026 UUHP Tyre Test (dry braking)
“I can also give my input, I'm running 245 front and 295 rears with 20inch. I have sc7s and honestly am a big fan of the tire. I can only compare them the pzero's and for me they feel more predictable and way better in the wet. The sidewall protection is quite decent although not sure how it compares to the michelins. Same as Gmuend I found the sc7s for 30% less so it was a no brainer.”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Proxes TR1 | SportContact 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 53 | 97 |
| Reviews found online | 68 | 91 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) | 87% | 100% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) | 96% | 100% |
| Source | Proxes TR1 | SportContact 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 66 | 94 |
| Reviews found online | 68 | 88 |
| Wet Braking (% of best) | 82% | 99% |
| Wet Circle (% of best) | 87% | 100% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) | 95% | 98% |
| Source | Proxes TR1 | SportContact 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 68 | 56 |
| Reviews found online | 60 | 76 |
| Source | Proxes TR1 | SportContact 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 68 | 56 |
| Source | Proxes TR1 | SportContact 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 72 |
| Reviews found online | 61 | 66 |
| Source | Proxes TR1 | SportContact 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 70 | 89 |
| Category | Toyo Proxes TR1 | Continental SportContact 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 64 | 83 |
| Dry | 59 | 95 |
| Wet | 67 | 92 |
| Comfort | 65 | 64 |
| Noise | 68 | 60 |
| Treadwear | 63 | 69 |
| Handling | 70 | 89 |
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.
Proxes TR1
SportContact 7
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 TR1 | SportContact 7 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 87% #5/6 · 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test | 100% #1/3 · Top Tire Review 2026 UUHP Tyre Test | −13.5 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 96% #6/6 · 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test | 100% #2/7 · 2025 Autobild Sportcars Summer Tire Test R20 | −4.0 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 94% #3/6 · 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test | 99% #2/3 · Top Tire Review 2026 UUHP Tyre Test | −5.4 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 99% #4/6 · 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test | 99% #4/10 · 2022 AutoBild 19 Inch Summer UHP Tyre Test | +0.5 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 20% #5/6 · 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test | 13% #8/9 · 2025 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test | +7.5 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 97% #5/6 · 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test | 99% #4/11 · 2023 Sport Auto UHP Tyre Test | −2.3 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 92% #3/6 · 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test | 75% #8/8 · 2025 Sports Cars Tyre Test | +16.5 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 82% #5/6 · 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test | 99% #2/11 · 2023 Sport Auto UHP Tyre Test | −16.7 | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 87% #5/6 · 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test | 100% #6/13 · 2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tyre Test | −12.2 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 95% #5/6 · 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test | 98% #5/9 · 2025 EVO Summer Tyre Test | −3.1 | 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 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.
“Tr1 is a solid choice for relatively cheap grip They do suffer in the cold and wet but if it's a summer car that shouldn't be an issue”
“Avoid TR1.. the sound will become unbearable.. I suggest Yokohama ES32..”
“I had these exact tyres on my ep3, and they were brilliant compared what the car came with from factory. I can’t remember what they were, but for me , they just didn’t feel right…when I went t for these TR1’s , it felt like cars dynamics completely changed for the better. But my driving was mainly city/motorways and sometimes b-roads. And now I’m reminiscing about my type-r days…”
Based on 36 community posts
Community members widely praise the Continental SportContact 7 for outstanding dry and wet grip, sharp steering precision, and strong value compared to key rivals like the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S. However, users frequently highlight faster tread wear, reduced initial tread depth, and occasional issues with road noise and comfort as main drawbacks.
“The Tire Rack no longer has the selection with the major name brands it once did. I can order the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 in 225/45R18 from Costco but the Tire Rack doesn't offer it in that size. I can order the Continental Sport Contact 7 at Discount Tire in 225/45R18 but not at the Tire Rack. When my wife and I had a Corolla Hybrid, it took a 195/65R15. Michelin quit offering the CC2 in that size so the next best all-weather tire at the time that fit was the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 750. The Tire Rack never offered that tire but Discount Tire had it in stock locally. None of the tires I mentioned are exclusive tires for certain retailers. I enjoy the Tire Rack website and the testing they do, but they are no longer the go to merchant when buying tires like they once was.”
“I have Continental Sport Contact 7's on my S550 and the are better than the PS4S in my view (plus they stack up well in independent reviews as well)”
“and they don't have Bridgestone tyre model in both sizes I need. I guess it means I'm back to Camskill and consider either Turanza 6 Enliten or Conti Sport Contact 7. Both got good scores on TyreReviews.com. I could get whole set of Turanzas from Camskill, whereas with Continentals, I would need to buy rear ones elsewhere”
Based on 114 community posts
| Attribute | A · Toyo Proxes TR1 | B · Continental SportContact 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 61 | 123 |
| Rim diameters | 14″ – 20″ | 18″ – 24″ |
| Tread depth | — | 8 - 9/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 240 AA A |
| Sidewall | — | Black Side Wall |
| Max pressure | — | 50 - 51 psi |
Toyo Proxes TR1
Continental SportContact 7
Winner: Continental SportContact 7 — better dry, wet and handling. Pick the Toyo Proxes TR1 if noise matters most to you.
Continental SportContact 7 scores 95 vs 59 on dry.
Continental SportContact 7 scores 92 vs 67 on wet.
Continental SportContact 7 scores 89 vs 70 on handling.
Toyo Proxes TR1 scores 68 vs 60 on noise.
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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.
