Summer tire Updated October 2026

Toyo Proxes Sport review

Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners

Owners 54 · 1,277 reviews analysed Road tests 58 · 27 tests

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The Toyo Proxes Sport is generally well-received as a cost-effective, budget-friendly summer performance tire that offers commendable dry and wet grip relative to its price point. While many users praise its value, quiet ride, and solid handling compared to premium alternatives like the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S or Pirelli P Zero, a notable contingent of drivers expresses dissatisfaction regarding its longevity and unpredictable wet-weather traction.

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#Value for money#Ride comfort#Street vs track performance#Wide fitment availability#Tread wear and longevity
Toyo Proxes Sport

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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.

By owner reviews

54/100

From 1,277 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 43%
Dry
Overall dry
63.7
Corner stability
56.6
Dry traction
58.9
Steering response
56.3
Wet
Overall wet
60.8
Wet traction
62.3
Snow & ice
Overall snow & ice
10.2
Comfort
Overall comfort
59.9
Noise
Overall noise
67.9
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
56
Handling
Overall handling
55.3

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By road tests

58/100

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

Dry
60.7
Wet
76.1
Comfort
50.1
Noise
70.2
Treadwear
35.6
By discipline (% of best in test)
Dry Braking
29.9%
Dry Handling
42.2%
Subj. Dry Handling
50%
Wet Braking
41.6%
Subj. Wet Handling
60.7%
Wet Handling
44.9%
Straight Aquaplaning
80.5%
Curved Aquaplaning
50%
Side G-Force on Wet surface
50%
Inside Noise level
60.1%
Subjective Comfort
60%
Rolling Resistance
34.4%
Gravel Handling
90%
tire Weight
66.3%
Price
59.7%
Wear
40.8%

Toyo Proxes Sport specs & sizes

Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.

Specifications
Tread depth9 - 10/32″
UTQG240 AA A
Treadwear warranty25,000 mi
SidewallBlack Side Wall
Max pressure50 - 51 psi
SizeRetailer
205/40 R17 Amazon
205/45 R17 Amazon
205/50 R17 Amazon
215/45 R17 Amazon
215/50 R17 Amazon
215/55 R17 Amazon
225/45 R17 Amazon
225/50 R17 Amazon
225/55 R17 Amazon
235/40 R17 Amazon
235/45 R17 Amazon
235/50 R17 Amazon
235/55 R17 Amazon
245/40 R17 Amazon
245/45 R17 Amazon
255/40 R17 Amazon

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 1,277 owner reviews found online.

The Toyo Proxes Sport is generally well-received as a cost-effective, budget-friendly summer performance tire that offers commendable dry and wet grip relative to its price point. While many users praise its value, quiet ride, and solid handling compared to premium alternatives like the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S or Pirelli P Zero, a notable contingent of drivers expresses dissatisfaction regarding its longevity and unpredictable wet-weather traction.

Pros

  • Significantly more affordable than premium tier summer tires while offering around 80-90% of the performance
  • Commendable grip and handling in dry conditions with a progressive, predictable breakaway
  • Low road noise and generally high ride comfort compared to factory run-flats or older performance tires
  • Good steering response and feedback for spirited daily driving

Cons

  • Faster-than-expected tread wear, with multiple users reporting replacement necessary between 6,000 and 12,000 miles
  • Inconsistent or slippery wet-weather traction and occasional tendency to hydroplane in heavy standing water
  • Stiff sidewalls on certain sizes leading to a harsher ride quality or increased noise for some drivers
  • Prone to flat-spotting or tramlining if left sitting or on uneven surfaces

Worth knowing

  • Owners of high-torque rear-wheel-drive vehicles (such as BMWs and tuned sedans) noted that the tires can easily break traction in the wet if throttle is applied too aggressively.
  • Drivers transitioning from heavy run-flat tires appreciated the improved ride comfort, though some found the Proxes Sport's sidewalls overly stiff on specific fitments.

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27 published test appearances

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

2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires · 215/60R18

15th of 22
DisciplinePlacementField position
Tested Tread Life (Miles)20th of 22

Source: Consumer Reports

2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer tire Test · 275/35 R19

8th of 8
Best: Straight Aqua · 3rd Weakest: Wet Braking · 8th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking8th of 8
Wet Handling8th of 8
Wet Circle8th of 8
Dry Braking7th of 8
Dry Handling7th of 8
Rolling Resistance7th of 8
Straight Aqua3rd of 8
Subj. Dry Handling7th of 8
Subj. Wet Handling7th of 8
Noise6th of 8
Price4th of 8

Source: Sport Auto

2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day tire Test · 245/35 R19

10th of 10
Best: Straight Aqua · 4th Weakest: Dry Braking · 9th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking7th of 10
Wet Handling7th of 10
Wet Circle8th of 10
Dry Braking9th of 10
Dry Handling7th of 10
Rolling Resistance9th of 10
Straight Aqua4th of 10
Subj. Dry Handling8th of 10
Subj. Comfort5th of 10
Subj. Wet Handling9th of 10
Noise8th of 10
Tyre Weight4th of 10

Source: Sport Auto

2020 AMS 18 Inch Summer tire Test · 225/45 R18

10th of 11
Best: Straight Aqua · 3rd Weakest: Dry Braking · 11th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking9th of 11
Wet Handling9th of 11
Dry Braking11th of 11
Dry Handling11th of 11
Rolling Resistance11th of 11
Straight Aqua3rd of 11
Subj. Dry Handling4th of 11
Subj. Comfort10th of 11
Subj. Wet Handling4th of 11
Noise8th of 11
Price4th of 11

Source: Auto Motor und Sport

2020 Auto Bild Summer tire Test · 245/45 R18

19th of 20
Best: Noise · 3rd Weakest: Dry Braking · 17th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking13th of 20
Wet Handling14th of 20
Dry Braking17th of 20
Dry Handling14th of 20
Rolling Resistance14th of 20
Straight Aqua4th of 20
Noise3rd of 20
Value17th of 20
Price11th of 20
Wear17th of 20
Total Cost of Ownership17th of 20

Source: Auto Bild

2020 ACE Mid Range Summer tire Test · 215/55 R17

5th of 9

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

Source: ACE

2020 ADAC 18 Inch Summer tire Test · 225/40 R18

13th of 16
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wear13th of 16

Source: ADAC

2020 tire Market Overview Braking Test · 245/45 R18

16th of 49
Best: Wet Braking · 13th Weakest: Dry Braking · 21st
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking13th of 49
Dry Braking21st of 49

Source: Auto Bild

2020 Auto Bild Sportscars Summer tire test R19 · 245/35R19

8th of 9

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

Source: Auto Bild Sportscars

2020 TCS Summer Tire Test R18 · 225/40R18

13th of 14

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

Source: TCS

2019 Auto Bild Sports Car tire Test · 245/45 R18

10th of 11
Best: Price · 2nd Weakest: Wet Braking · 11th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking11th of 11
Wet Handling11th of 11
Dry Braking11th of 11
Dry Handling6th of 11
Rolling Resistance11th of 11
Straight Aqua4th of 11
Subj. Comfort11th of 11
Noise6th of 11
Price2nd of 11

Source: Auto Bild Sportscars

2019 Sport Auto 20 Inch UHP tire Test · 245/30 R20

8th of 8
Best: Straight Aqua · 1st Weakest: Dry Braking · 8th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking7th of 8
Wet Handling4th of 8
Dry Braking8th of 8
Dry Handling8th of 8
Rolling Resistance7th of 8
Straight Aqua1st of 8
Subj. Dry Handling8th of 8
Subj. Comfort3rd of 8
Subj. Wet Handling5th of 8
Noise1st of 8

Source: Sport Auto

2019 SUV 4x4 Summer tire Test · 225/55 R17

7th of 10
Best: Gravel Handling · 2nd Weakest: Wet Braking · 8th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking8th of 10
Wet Handling7th of 10
Dry Braking8th of 10
Dry Handling5th of 10
Rolling Resistance8th of 10
Straight Aqua4th of 10
Noise5th of 10
Price4th of 10
Gravel Handling2nd of 10
Gravel Traction5th of 10
Grass Traction8th of 10
Mud Traction8th of 10

Source: Auto Bild Allrad

2019 Auto Bild Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17

15th of 20
Best: Straight Aqua · 2nd Weakest: Dry Braking · 19th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking14th of 20
Wet Handling8th of 20
Dry Braking19th of 20
Dry Handling11th of 20
Rolling Resistance18th of 20
Straight Aqua2nd of 20
Subj. Comfort9th of 20
Noise15th of 20
Value18th of 20
Price10th of 20
Wear18th of 20
Total Cost of Ownership19th of 20

Source: Auto Bild

2019 Summer 53 tire Braking Shootout · 225/45 R17

19th of 45
Best: Wet Braking · 14th Weakest: Dry Braking · 30th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking14th of 45
Dry Braking30th of 45

Source: Auto Bild

2019 Auto Motor und Sport UHP Summer Tire Test R20 · 245/30R20

8th of 8

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

Source: Auto Motor und Sport

2019 Tyre Reviews UHP Summer tire Test

6th of 8
Best: Straight Aquaplaning · 1st Weakest: Dry Braking · 7th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Dry Braking7th of 8
Dry Handling7th of 8
Subj. Dry Handling5th of 8
Wet Braking5th of 8
Wet Handling3rd of 8
Subj. Wet Handling3rd of 8
Straight Aquaplaning1st of 8
Subjective Comfort3rd of 8
Inside Noise level6th of 8
tire Weight4th of 8
Rolling Resistance4th of 8

2018 EVO UUHP tire Test · 235/35 R19

6th of 6
Best: Price · 1st Weakest: Wet Braking · 6th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking6th of 6
Wet Handling5th of 6
Dry Braking6th of 6
Dry Handling6th of 6
Rolling Resistance3rd of 6
Straight Aqua3rd of 6
Subj. Dry Handling6th of 6
Subj. Wet Handling5th of 6
Price1st of 6

Source: evo

2018 Auto Review 225/45 R17 tire Test · 225/45 R17

8th of 11

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

Source: Autoreview

2018 AMS Summer UHP tire Test · 225/45 R17

10th of 11
Best: Straight Aqua · 1st Weakest: Wet Handling · 10th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking6th of 11
Wet Handling10th of 11
Dry Braking10th of 11
Dry Handling9th of 11
Rolling Resistance10th of 11
Straight Aqua1st of 11
Subj. Dry Handling7th of 11
Subj. Wet Handling7th of 11
Noise3rd of 11

Source: Auto Motor und Sport

2018 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer tire Test · 245/35 R19

5th of 6
Best: Straight Aqua · 2nd Weakest: Wet Braking · 5th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking5th of 6
Wet Handling5th of 6
Dry Braking5th of 6
Dry Handling5th of 6
Rolling Resistance3rd of 6
Straight Aqua2nd of 6
Noise2nd of 6
Price3rd of 6

Source: Auto Bild

2018 Sport Auto 19 inch UHP and Track Day tire Test · 245/35 R19

8th of 9
Best: Rolling Resistance · 2nd Weakest: Wet Handling · 9th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking7th of 9
Wet Handling9th of 9
Dry Braking8th of 9
Dry Handling8th of 9
Rolling Resistance2nd of 9
Straight Aqua4th of 9
Noise8th of 9
Price4th of 9

Source: Sport Auto

2017 EVO Summer tire Test · 225/40 R18

9th of 9
Best: Dry Handling · 8th Weakest: Wet Braking · 9th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking9th of 9
Wet Handling9th of 9
Dry Braking9th of 9
Dry Handling8th of 9

Source: evo

2017 Sport Auto UHP and Track Day Test · 225/40 R18

9th of 10
Best: Wet Braking · 1st Weakest: Dry Braking · 10th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking1st of 10
Wet Handling7th of 10
Dry Braking10th of 10
Dry Handling10th of 10

Source: Sport Auto

2017 AMS Summer UHP tire Test · 245/45 R18

7th of 10
Best: Dry Handling · 2nd Weakest: Dry Braking · 10th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking5th of 10
Wet Handling9th of 10
Dry Braking10th of 10
Dry Handling2nd of 10

Source: Auto Motor und Sport

2017 Auto Bild Summer tire Test · 225/50 R17

13th of 20
Best: Dry Handling · 10th Weakest: Dry Braking · 18th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking13th of 20
Wet Handling12th of 20
Dry Braking18th of 20
Dry Handling10th of 20
Wear18th of 20

Source: Auto Bild

2017 Auto Bild Summer tire Shootout · 225/50 R17

14th of 43

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

Source: Auto Bild

What owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of the scores above.

Community sentiment toward the Toyo Proxes Sport family is generally positive, with drivers praising its ride comfort, good value for money, and competent daily street grip. Many owners appreciate unique size options like 345/25-20 for high-performance cars, though enthusiasts note that dedicated track tires offer superior turn-in sharpness and ultimate traction. A common topic of discussion is the scarcity of extensive real-world reviews, particularly regarding newer variants.

Sentiment breakdown
Positive32%
Mixed68%
Top themes
#Value for money#Ride comfort#Street vs track performance#Wide fitment availability#Tread wear and longevity#Limited review availability

From 34 threads and comments.

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