Toyo Proxes 4 Reviews - Page 3

Given 87% while driving a Rover 214 Si (195/55 R15) on mostly country roads for 8,000 spirited miles
These were my first set of decent tyres and theres a notable difference in comparison to cheaper options. The one let down was the wet/damp grip. Although not bad, its not an awful lot better than normal tyres, at least not the same as the difference in dry grip.

Wear was very good, done 8k on them now and they've barely worn! Also very quiet and comfortable.

Also quite an attractive tread pattern which is a bonus.
Helpful 17 - tyre reviewed on February 2, 2011
Given 77% while driving a Honda Prelude (225/45 R17) on mostly town for 10,000 spirited miles
Amazing tyres. All future tyres will be Toyos! Hold on well in the wet, and even in snow/ice. Excellent in dry. Only realised how amazing they are, after moving to a cheaper brand.
Helpful 9 - tyre reviewed on December 1, 2010
Given 59% while driving a Vauxhall Astra SRi CDTi 1.9 150 (225/45 R17) on mostly town for 8,500 average miles
If i had to use one word to round these tyres up it would be awful!!!! The only good things i can say about these tyres is that they are cheap. i have a 150bhp vauxhall astra and they are rubbish in the wet, and only average in the dry.

i would never recommend this tyre, and i work in the tyre buisness.
Helpful 15 - tyre reviewed on November 20, 2010
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Given 83% while driving a Land Rover Freelander 2006 (235/50 R18 W) on mostly town for 16,000 average miles
Very good tyres, especially wet handling. The poor wear was expected. I had problems with off-road use. The side wall was torn by a rock. On the asphalt they are great.
Helpful 10 - tyre reviewed on November 14, 2010
Given 74% while driving a Renault Clio 172 (195/45 R16 V) on a combination of roads for 8,000 spirited miles
Dry grip considerably greater than wet, plenty of feedback and progression allows you to back off in plenty of time. So handling is predictable if not special, they are mid range after all.

Fronts are barely legal after approx. 8000 miles, comprised of spirited back road sprints, and some dual carriageway punishment, also used for ~2-3 mile commute through town which is very gentle usage. 1 recent 'track day' on a poor surface removed what little tread was left on the fronts. They seem to cope with a bit of standing water even with no tread, probably helped by my choice of 5-10% extra PSI.

Ride is a little too firm, although a combination of slight overinflation, low profile of the tyres and stiff(ish) suspension will assure that on any tyre. Coped well with snow when nearly new earlier this year, helped by my godlike driving no doubt. ;p

I'm going down to 15" wheels as tyres are cheaper and standard wheels/tyres for my car are that size. They will be 195/50/15 and I may choose these again on a price over performance basis as they will be predictable anyway.
Helpful 12 - tyre reviewed on October 3, 2010
Given 50% while driving a Honda EM1 Civic VTi R (205/40 R17) on mostly town for 0 spirited miles
Everyone seems to be giving these tyres a high rating for road noise, I have experienced quite differently. I am starting to think there is something wrong with the ones on my car, they have over 80% tread still on them but are second hand which could be the reason. They seem to make a whirring noise at all speeds but below 20KPH and slowing down or speeding up they make the car vibrate, not a bad wheel alignment or bad balancing vibration but a tyre pattern vibration.

However the traction in the dry is amazing, I would rate them the same if not a little better then the kumho KU25s I had before.

No rain since I've had them on the car so I don't know what they are like in the wet. Can't comment on wear either.

One other thing to note is the rim protection is awesome! comes out over the rim by quite a bit and I would imagine that they should protect the wheels very well. My KU25's failed at this and it made me sad.
Helpful 9 - tyre reviewed on October 1, 2010
Given 76% while driving a Toyota SS3 Beams Celica (205/55 R15) on mostly country roads for 12 spirited miles
It seems many people writing reviews on Toyo tyres do not understand that these tyres need a 500k break in period to get rid of the slippery compounds that are forced out of the tyre surface on first use.
I found these tyres better grip than the Toyo Teo Plus
The Proxy 4's, as with all Toyos, give you plenty of warning before they slide. And when they do slide they are slow. These tyres are very good in the dry. Cornering in the wet I found them good but they did lose traction a little under heavy braking at 160k. Wear and road noise good
Helpful 10 - tyre reviewed on August 25, 2010
Given 38% while driving a Mazda MX5 (195/45 R15) on mostly country roads for 1,000 spirited miles
Bought these to replace Goodyear eagles. BIG mistake. Overall grip levels are comparable to the chap nankangs my car came with.

Really not suited to rear wheel drive. In the dry the back steps out easily. In the wet the rear slithers all over the place even under the most gentle acceleration but the worst is damp I.e just as it starts to rain. Like driving on ice. They're unpredictable and all for corners go where they please. Definitely a tyre to avoid. Unless you never drive above 40mph.
Helpful 11 - tyre reviewed on July 31, 2010
Given 80% while driving a Honda Civic Type R (215/40 R17 W) on mostly motorways for 30,000 average miles
Very good dry grip although sidewall is a little softer than the OEM RE040 potenza's leading to flex on cornering. A slight increase in tyre pressures to 34 front and 32 back seemed to solve this. In the wet they are much better than the potenza even when worn. I used to be scared driving away from the lights or pulling out of junctions when it rained because the potenza's would spin up at the slightest provocation. They would also aquaplane quite badly and made for nervous motorway driving. Proxes are very sure footed in the wet. Wear has been particularly good although 80% of journeys are motorway. Overall a very good all round tyre, not quite as good as the potenza in the dry but much better and safer in the wet.
Helpful 9 - tyre reviewed on July 27, 2010
Given 86% while driving a Chevrolet Cavalier (215/45 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 6,000 spirited miles
I wish i could of bought these tyres again but they were a lil out of my price range. These tyres were THE BEST i ever drivin on. Wet AWESOME, Dry AWESOME and corner extremely well even without sway bars and coilovers! I just got my self Yokahama parada 2. Hope they work out well....
Helpful 15 - tyre reviewed on March 10, 2010
Given 83% while driving a Volvo S60 T5 250bhp (225/45 R17 W) on mostly motorways for 11,000 average miles
Don't know why this tyre get's such bad review's i find them very good and only ?80 each fitted. have done over 10000 miles and the front's our on 6mm.
Also very good in the snow for a summer tyre
Helpful 10 - tyre reviewed on February 23, 2010
Given 72% while driving a Honda S2000 (215/40 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 0 easy going miles
Bridgestones were nice. After purchasing the toyos, I have to admit, I felt the difference right away (in a good way). My s2000 was riding smoother. As for the wet grip, no real complaints here. I just hope they don't wear out too fast. If they do, i'm not rebuying...suckers cost me $500 (f@#%n staggered rims)
Helpful 11 - tyre reviewed on February 15, 2010