Summer tire Updated October 2026

Toyo Proxes CF2 review

± 8

Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners

Better than 89% of the summer tires we score.

Owners 79 · 111 reviews analysed Road tests 69 · 1 test

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Toyo Proxes CF2 has a Relative Score of 74 out of 100 among summer tires. In 10 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 0 times. 111 owner reviews rate it 79 out of 100. 87% would buy it again.

Toyo Proxes CF2

Two scoring systems, side by side

Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.

How scores work
Relative score
0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
Road tests
0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
Owner reviews
0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.

Full methodology

By owner reviews

79/100

From 111 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 87%
Dry
Overall dry
79
Wet
Overall wet
81
Comfort
Overall comfort
78
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
77
Handling
Overall handling
81

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By road tests

69/100

Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.

Dry
67
Wet
70
By discipline (% of best in test)
Dry Braking
81%
Dry Handling
81%
Subj. Dry Handling
81%
Wet Braking
75%
Wet Handling
75%
Straight Aquaplaning
75%
Curved Aquaplaning
75%
Side G-Force on Wet surface
75%
Inside Noise level
100%
Rolling Resistance
88%
Wear
88%

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 111 owner reviews found online.

The Toyo Proxes CF2 is widely regarded as a high-value, well-rounded touring tire that excels in comfort, noise reduction, and wet-weather performance. While a small subset of users reported issues with premature hardening or structural cracking, the vast majority of drivers praise its predictable handling and impressive longevity, often comparing it favorably to more expensive premium brands.

Pros

  • Excellent value for money compared to premium competitors
  • High levels of ride comfort and low road noise
  • Strong wet and dry grip with predictable handling
  • Impressive tread life and durability for daily driving
  • Low rolling resistance contributing to fuel efficiency

Cons

  • Reports of rubber hardening or cracking after 2-3 years in hot climates
  • Soft sidewalls can feel less precise during aggressive cornering
  • Requires a significant 'scrub-in' period to reach peak grip levels
  • Occasional reports of structural failure or premature wear on specific vehicles

Worth knowing

  • Users with compact cars (e.g., Honda Jazz, Toyota Yaris) frequently report significant improvements in ride quality and noise levels over factory-fitted tires.
  • Drivers of older or lighter vehicles often highlight the tire's ability to provide a 'predictable' and 'fun' driving experience, though some note that the soft sidewalls are less suited for high-performance sports driving.
  • Owners in hot climates (e.g., Greece, Cyprus) noted that the rubber compound may be prone to premature aging or cracking compared to temperate regions.

10 published test appearances (1 in the score)

Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.

2019 ADAC Summer tire Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15

8th of 16

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: ADAC

2018 AutoBild Summer tire Overview · 195/65 R15

27th of 47

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Auto Bild

2017 Auto Express Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16

9th of 11

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Auto Express

2017 Mid Range tire Test · 205/55 R16

9th of 10
Best: Wet Braking · 6th Weakest: Dry Braking · 10th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking6th of 10
Wet Handling6th of 10
Dry Braking10th of 10
Dry Handling7th of 10

2015 Auto Review Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17

7th of 9

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Autoreview

2015 ACE Summer Touring tire Test · 255/55 R16

7th of 12

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: ACE

2014 Auto Review Summer tire Test - 205/55 R16 · 205/55 R16

4th of 16

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Autoreview

2014 AMS Summer tire Test - 205/55 R16 · 205/55 R16

5th of 11

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Auto Motor und Sport

2014 Test World Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16

12th of 16

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Test World

2013 Test World Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16

12th of 13

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Test World

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