Tests 62 · 1 test Owners 66 · 898 reviews
“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!”
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Toyo Proxes TR1 vs Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
BluEarth Es ES32 is ahead, 70–64
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Tests – · none yet Owners 70 · 60 reviews
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
BluEarth Es ES32 +1069Why this score
Source Proxes TR1 BluEarth Es ES32 Professional tests (TWG score) 53 – Reviews found online 68 70 -
67
Wet
BluEarth Es ES32 +572Why this score
Source Proxes TR1 BluEarth Es ES32 Professional tests (TWG score) 66 – Reviews found online 68 73 -
65
Comfort
BluEarth Es ES32 +772Why this score
Source Proxes TR1 BluEarth Es ES32 Professional tests (TWG score) 68 – Reviews found online 60 74 -
68
Noise
No comparison–Why this score
Source Proxes TR1 BluEarth Es ES32 Professional tests (TWG score) 68 – -
63
Treadwear
BluEarth Es ES32 +265Why this score
Source Proxes TR1 BluEarth Es ES32 Reviews found online 61 65 -
70
Handling
BluEarth Es ES32 +373Why this score
Source Proxes TR1 BluEarth Es ES32 Reviews found online 70 73
Scores at a glance
| Category | Toyo Proxes TR1 | Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 64 | 70 |
| Dry | 59 | 69 |
| Wet | 67 | 72 |
| Comfort | 65 | 72 |
| Noise | 68 | – |
| Treadwear | 63 | 65 |
| Handling | 70 | 73 |
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Headline score
64
/ 100
Proxes TR1
70
/ 100
BluEarth Es ES32
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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 BluEarth Es ES32
Pros
- Exceptional ride comfort and noise reduction
- Strong value proposition compared to premium brands
- Reliable dry-weather traction and handling
Cons
- Wet-weather grip can become unpredictable as tread depth decreases
- Inconsistent tread life, with some users reporting premature wear
- Sidewalls may be susceptible to damage from severe potholes
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/Miata
·1 upvote ·2025-02-18
“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”
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…”
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
Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Toyo Proxes TR1 | B · Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 61 | 64 |
| Rim diameters | 14″ – 20″ | 13″ – 18″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
64
/ 100
Toyo Proxes TR1
70
/ 100
Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32
Winner: Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 — better dry, comfort and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 scores 69 vs 59 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 scores 72 vs 65 on comfort.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 scores 72 vs 67 on wet.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 scores 73 vs 70 on handling.
Tire A · Toyo Proxes TR1
Tire B · Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32
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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.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.