Tests 61 · 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..”
Head-to-head
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Toyo Proxes TR1 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 5 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 1 + 23 road tests and 903 + 6,540 owner reviews. How we score
Pilot Sport 5 is ahead, 86–64
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Tests 86 · 23 tests Owners 87 · 6,540 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test (dry handling (tester's mark))
“Put some 235/45 R17 ps5’s on my 9-5 They fill up the arches quite nice!”
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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59
Dry
Pilot Sport 5 +3392Why this score
Source Proxes TR1 Pilot Sport 5 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 23 tests 53 93 Reviews found online 70 90 Dry Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 87% 97% Dry Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 96% 98% Proxes TR1: 60% × 52.7 + 40% × 69.5 = 59
Pilot Sport 5: 60% × 93.2 + 40% × 90.3 = 92
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68
Wet
Pilot Sport 5 +2694Why this score
Source Proxes TR1 Pilot Sport 5 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 23 tests 66 94 Reviews found online 70 93 Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 97% 100% Wet Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 82% 97% Wet Circle (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 87% 97% Wet Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 95% 99% Proxes TR1: 60% × 66.5 + 40% × 70.2 = 68
Pilot Sport 5: 60% × 93.8 + 40% × 93.3 = 94
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63
Comfort
Pilot Sport 5 +1578Why this score
Source Proxes TR1 Pilot Sport 5 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 9 tests 68 71 Reviews found online 59 83 Comfort (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–0 92% 92% Proxes TR1: 40% × 68 + 60% × 59.2 = 63
Pilot Sport 5: 40% × 70.9 + 60% × 83.4 = 78
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67
Noise
Proxes TR1 +2047Why this score
Source Proxes TR1 Pilot Sport 5 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 15 tests 68 33 Reviews found online ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Noise (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 99% 99% Proxes TR1: 60% × 68.2 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 67
Pilot Sport 5: 60% × 33.3 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 47
No owner ratings of noise for Proxes TR1 or Pilot Sport 5. 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.
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63
Treadwear
Pilot Sport 5 +2386Why this score
Source Proxes TR1 Pilot Sport 5 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 6 tests ≈ 64 (est.) 92 Reviews found online 60 78 Proxes TR1: 60% × 64.3 (est.) + 40% × 60.2 = 63
Pilot Sport 5: 60% × 92 + 40% × 77.9 = 86
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).
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72
Handling (owners)
Pilot Sport 5 +1789Why this score
Source Proxes TR1 Pilot Sport 5 Reviews found online 72 89 -
71
Efficiency
Proxes TR1 +863Why this score
Source Proxes TR1 Pilot Sport 5 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 17 tests 71 63 Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 94% 90%
Scores at a glance
| Category | Toyo Proxes TR1 | Michelin Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 64 | 86 |
| Dry | 59 | 92 |
| Wet | 68 | 94 |
| Comfort | 63 | 78 |
| Noise | 67 | 47 |
| Treadwear | 63 | 86 |
| Handling (owners) | 72 | 89 |
| Efficiency | 71 | 63 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Recomputed
Headline score
64
/ 100
Proxes TR1
86
/ 100
Pilot Sport 5
The professional test results behind the scores
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.
In the overall rankings of 1 tests that ran both, Toyo Proxes TR1 finished ahead 0 times and Michelin Pilot Sport 5 1 times.
| Discipline | Category | Proxes TR1 | Pilot Sport 5 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 87% | 97% | −10.6 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test · 235/45 R18 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 96% | 98% | −2.4 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test · 235/45 R18 |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 97% | 100% | −3.3 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test · 235/45 R18 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 82% | 97% | −14.4 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test · 235/45 R18 |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 87% | 97% | −9.4 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test · 235/45 R18 |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 95% | 99% | −3.7 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test · 235/45 R18 |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 92% | 92% | 0.0 | 0–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test · 235/45 R18 |
| Noise | Noise | 99% | 99% | −0.3 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test · 235/45 R18 |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 94% | 90% | +4.0 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test · 235/45 R18 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #5/6 | #3/6 | – | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test · 235/45 R18 |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Proxes TR1
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip and responsive steering feedback
- High value-for-money proposition compared to premium tier-one brands
- Attractive and aggressive directional tread design
Cons
- Noticeable road noise and humming sounds at certain speeds
- Soft sidewalls that can cause a slight squirm or delayed initial steering response
- Rapid tread wear, particularly under aggressive driving or on rear axles
Tire B Pilot Sport 5
Pros
- Outstanding wet and dry traction with high resistance to aquaplaning
- Superior tread life and longevity compared to competitors and previous generations
- Noticeable improvements in ride comfort and a quieter cabin over rough road surfaces
Cons
- Softer sidewalls can lead to initial steering vagueness or understeer during hard cornering
- Higher price point compared to some tier-one competitors
- Performance and grip degrade significantly under intense track heat or heavy circuit use
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Mixed
Toyo Proxes TR1
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.
r/kereta
·2 upvotes ·2026-04-27
“Avoid TR1.. the sound will become unbearable.. I suggest Yokohama ES32..”
r/CarTalkUK
·3 upvotes ·2026-08-25
“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…”
corvetteforum.com
“Quote: Originally Posted by gamisou 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. Yep, $859 is mounted/balanced and 6% Michigan sales tax. Got them from Tireman, a Ohio/Michigan tire retailer & service center.”
Top themes
#Wet grip performance#Soft sidewall stiffness#Affordable price point#Road noise issues#Ride comfort comparison#Handling at limit#T1R model confusion
Based on 36 community posts
Tire B
Positive
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
Community sentiment towards the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 is largely positive, with drivers frequently praising its outstanding wet grip, daily driving comfort, and impressive tread life. While widely recommended as a dependable, premium all-round performance tire, some enthusiasts criticize it for having a slightly numb steering feel, softer sidewalls, and poor heat resistance during track use compared to more aggressive alternatives.
r/abarth
·3 upvotes ·2026-05-10
“Great tires, used to run the stock Pirellis but the ride comfort was atrocious and there was really no performance benefit so I switched them for some PS5.”
cliosport.net
·5 upvotes ·2024-02-07
“I’ve done 20k on a set of fronts that still have ~2-2.5mm left. They’re wearing very well IMO.”
r/CarTrackDays
·17 upvotes ·2025-05-25
“Michelin PS5 Delaminating Near new PS5, running a low speed track, and the fronts basically fell apart after 2 sessions. I know these aren't track-focussed tires, but is this really expected for them? Looks like the tires got too hot, but I'm just shocked how poorly they performed on a stock car (Golf R). Not sure if it's worth contacting Michelin over this or not. Read more”
Top themes
#wet grip performance#tread life longevity#daily driving comfort#track heat delamination#premium pricing comparisons#road noise levels#steering feel feedback
Based on 173 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Toyo Proxes TR1 | B · Michelin Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 61 | 66 |
| Rim diameters | 14″ – 20″ | 16″ – 22″ |
| UTQG | — | 320 - 340 A - B A |
| Sizes in common | 30 | 30 |
Which one should you actually buy?
64
/ 100
Toyo Proxes TR1
86
/ 100
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 5 — better dry, wet and treadwear. Pick the Toyo Proxes TR1 if noise and efficiency matter most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 scores 92 vs 59 on dry.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 scores 94 vs 68 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 scores 86 vs 63 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Toyo Proxes TR1 scores 67 vs 47 on noise.
Tire A · Toyo Proxes TR1
Tire B · Michelin Pilot Sport 5
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Proxes TR1 or Pilot Sport 5?
Which is better in the wet, Proxes TR1 or Pilot Sport 5?
Michelin Pilot Sport 5, 94 vs 68 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Proxes TR1 or Pilot Sport 5?
Michelin Pilot Sport 5, 92 vs 59 on our dry score.
Which is quieter, Proxes TR1 or Pilot Sport 5?
Toyo Proxes TR1, 67 vs 47 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Proxes TR1 or Pilot Sport 5?
Michelin Pilot Sport 5, 78 vs 63 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Proxes TR1 or Pilot Sport 5?
Michelin Pilot Sport 5, 86 vs 63 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, Proxes TR1 or Pilot Sport 5?
Toyo Proxes TR1, 71 vs 63 on our efficiency score.
How do we compare tires?
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