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Toyo Proxes CF2

Premium Touring Summer

Replaced by the Proxes Comfort Replaces the Proxes CF1

The Toyo Proxes CF2 is a summer premium-touring tyre from a mid-range brand that's widely liked by owners for its quiet, comfortable and good-value character. Day to day it feels predictable and easy-going, with strong dry grip and generally reassuring wet-road behaviour for normal driving. However, independent testing places it more mid-pack to below average overall, with particular concern around braking performance versus class-leading touring tyres.

The quick answer

Owners say 84% from 111 owner reviews 87% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 10th average finish across 10 independent tests Latest: P8 of 16 · 2019 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Excellent value, with a comfortable and generally quiet touring demeanour Predictable everyday handling with strong dry-road grip for normal driving Braking performance (dry and wet) trails leading competitors in independent tests Reduced confidence in heavy rain and occasional aquaplaning reports Summarised from the tests and owner reviews

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tyre - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated October 2026.

  • 111owner reviews
  • 976,161miles driven
  • 10professional tests
Toyo Proxes CF2 1 photos

Tyre Reviews Score

Toyo Proxes CF2

7.2/10

Better than 47% of summer tyres

  • Limited Confidence
  • 1 test
  • 111 owner reviews
Scores of the 406 summer tyres we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests1 test · 1 publication · 2017 42% 89%
Owner reviews111 owner reviews · rated 84% 86% 11%
Combined 47% 7.2

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other summer tyres in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 49% 53% 1
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 37% 47% 1

Weights are shares of the test result. Owner reviews are blended in afterwards. Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tyre was doing. They are not counted a second time.

BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 44% 1
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 36% 1

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 84% of the test figure. The other 16% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

Only measured results count. A test that published its placings alone is listed, but not scored.

  1. 2019 2019 ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 ADAC · 185/65 R15 P8 / 16 Placing only
  2. 2018 2018 AutoBild Summer Tyre Overview Auto Bild · 195/65 R15 P27 / 51 Placing only
  3. 2017 2017 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test Auto Express · 205/55 R16 P9 / 11 Placing only
  4. 2017 2017 Mid Range Tyre Test Motor · 205/55 R16 P9 / 10
  5. 2015 2015 Auto Review Summer Tyre Test Auto Review · 225/45 R17 P7 / 9 Placing only
  6. 2015 2015 ACE Summer Touring Tyre Test ACE · 205/55 R16 P7 / 12 Placing only
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  1. 2014 2014 Auto Review Summer Tyre Test - 205/55 R16 Auto Review · 205/55 R16 P4 / 16 Placing only
  2. 2014 2014 AMS Summer Tyre Test - 205/55 R16 Auto Motor Und Sport · 205/55 R16 P5 / 11 Placing only
  3. 2014 2014 Test World Summer Tyre Test Test World · 205/55 R16 P12 / 16 Placing only
  4. 2013 2013 Test World Summer Tyre Test Test World · 205/55 R16 P12 / 13 Placing only
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Tested 10 times by independent publications, the Toyo Proxes CF2 averages a finish of 10th.

10 Tests
0 Test Wins
10th Average
4th Best
27th Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20132019

Finishing position in each test

YearTestResultAward
20192019 ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 185/65 R15ADAC · 185/65 R15P8 / 16
20182018 AutoBild Summer Tyre OverviewAuto Bild · 195/65 R15P27 / 51
20172017 Auto Express Summer Tyre TestAuto Express · 205/55 R16P9 / 11
20172017 Mid Range Tyre TestMotor · 205/55 R16P9 / 10
20152015 Auto Review Summer Tyre TestAuto Review · 225/45 R17P7 / 9
20152015 ACE Summer Touring Tyre TestACE · 205/55 R16P7 / 12
20142014 Auto Review Summer Tyre Test - 205/55 R16Auto Review · 205/55 R16P4 / 16
20142014 AMS Summer Tyre Test - 205/55 R16Auto Motor Und Sport · 205/55 R16P5 / 11
20142014 Test World Summer Tyre TestTest World · 205/55 R16P12 / 16
20132013 Test World Summer Tyre TestTest World · 205/55 R16P12 / 13

On the full record: Record by disciplineHead-to-head recordEvery published verdict

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Size Range62 sizes available

165-235Width40-65Profile13-18Rim75-100 H-WLoad/Speed Index2012First On Market

EU LabelAcross 62 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

70dB

Popular sizes225/45 R17205/55 R16195/55 R16185/60 R15195/45 R16205/50 R16
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Toyo Proxes CF2 in the wet?
Across the 1 wet-braking test it has featured in, the Toyo Proxes CF2 stops 2.6% longer than premium rivals, 0.9% longer than mid-range rivals and 5.5% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews wet score of 49/100, and owners rate it 8.2/10 in the wet from 111 reviews.
How good is the Toyo Proxes CF2 in the dry?
Across the 1 dry-braking test it has featured in, the Toyo Proxes CF2 stops 3.2% longer than premium rivals, 2.1% longer than mid-range rivals and 2% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews dry score of 37/100, and owners rate it 8.7/10 in the dry from 111 reviews.
How many miles does the Toyo Proxes CF2 last?
Based on test and owner data, the Toyo Proxes CF2 is expected to last around 24,297 miles (39,102 km).
What do owners say about the Toyo Proxes CF2?
Across 111 owner ratings the Toyo Proxes CF2 averages 84%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 8.7 out of 10 and Road Feedback lowest at 8.1. 39 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 89% of owners score it 70% or better.
What is the Toyo Proxes CF2's EU tyre label rating?
Across its range, the Toyo Proxes CF2 most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 70 dB for noise.
More questions about the Toyo Proxes CF2 (9)
How comfortable and quiet are the Toyo Proxes CF2?
Owners rate the Toyo Proxes CF2 8.5 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 97 reviews.
How well do the Toyo Proxes CF2 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Toyo Proxes CF2 8.3 out of 10 for wear across 97 reviews. 39 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 5,500 miles.
Would owners buy the Toyo Proxes CF2 again?
87% of owners say they would buy the Toyo Proxes CF2 again, based on the 102 owner reviews that answered the question. 48% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the Toyo Proxes CF2's dry grip?
Of the 97 owner reviews analysed for the Toyo Proxes CF2, 42 mention dry grip: 36 praise it (strong dry grip) and 6 criticise it (limited dry grip). One owner wrote: "Excellent dry and wet grip with a very impressive handling and feedback". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Toyo Proxes CF2's tread life?
Of the 97 owner reviews analysed for the Toyo Proxes CF2, 40 mention tread life: 33 praise it (long-lasting) and 7 criticise it (wears quickly). One owner wrote: "I've done 90k km on a lowered (with negative camber) car. And I still have some rubber left". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Toyo Proxes CF2's wet grip?
Of the 97 owner reviews analysed for the Toyo Proxes CF2, 40 mention wet grip: 32 praise it (confident wet grip) and 8 criticise it (weak wet grip). One owner wrote: "Excellent dry and wet grip with a very impressive handling and feedback". Read those reviews
What does the Toyo Proxes CF2 replace?
The Toyo Proxes CF2 is the successor to the Toyo Proxes CF1 in Toyo's range.
Has the Toyo Proxes CF2 been replaced?
The Toyo Proxes CF2 has been replaced by the Toyo Proxes Comfort.
What sizes does the Toyo Proxes CF2 come in?
The Toyo Proxes CF2 is available in 103 sizes, ranging from 165-235/40-65 R13-18.
Owner Questions (3)
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Hello! If possible, could you please inform me about the weight of the tire Toyo Proxes CF2 215/55/16 97V. Thank you very much
February 1, 2018
We don't have exact data for the Toyo CF2, however it should fall between 8 and 10 kgs.
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I'm looking to buy tires for my hybrid Honda Jazz (175/65/15 84H) and i'm considering buying these (Toyo Proxes CF2) or Falken ZE914. Show more I'm looking to buy tires for my hybrid Honda Jazz (175/65/15 84H) and i'm considering buying these (Toyo Proxes CF2) or Falken ZE914.
I don't know how to take in consideration all the ratings here (official tests & customers reviews) because most of the usage here is for sports cars and bigger tires that are not my case.
I'm looking for a good tire for calm driving that would do well if i ever accidentally take a turn too fast on dry or wet road and has good fuel efficiency.

Thanks ahead!

p.s - please refer to the two tires i mentioned as they both cost the same and are available in my country in the size i need Show less
November 4, 2016
Of the two tyres mentioned, we would likely pick the Falken, only because it is a slightly newer pattern. Our experience with each tyre is low though, so we're also only going by what reviews and tests are telling us.
Would these be suitable for a Mazda mx5 1.8 mark 3 and are the tyre walls soft. Many thanks.
July 9, 2016
The CF2s have reasonable sidewalls, though depending on how sporty you want your drive there might be better choices. Check out our MX5 tyre review page for other suggestions.

Toyo Proxes CF2 Owner Reviews

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What owners say summarised from 96 reviews

Across 96 reviews, the Toyo Proxes CF2 is generally described as a quiet, comfortable, great-value touring tyre with strong all-round road manners. Most drivers praise its predictable handling, strong dry grip, confident wet braking, and especially long tread life for the price. A smaller but recurring minority note weaker confidence in heavy rain/aquaplaning situations and a somewhat soft/numb steering feel (sometimes with a light "buzz" or noise on rough surfaces), particularly before the tyres fully scrub in.

What owners mention most counted across 97 reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 111 ratings

  • Owner score 84%
  • Dry Grip 87%
  • Comfort 85%
  • Wear 83%
  • Handling 83%
  • Wet Grip 82%
  • Road Feedback 81%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 83%

“I've tried Firestone, Goodyear and Toyo so far. And these one's the better one. Excellent dry and wet grip with a very impressive handling and feedback. But what amazed me more was the tyre wear. I've done 90k km on a...”

  • Honda Civic
  • 56 miles
Read full review → 1,000 found this helpful
Most critical 16%

“Reading the reviews for this tire, I expected a solid and balanced tire: I got a bad tire, bad on dry (slips at a faster start), bad on rain (does not instill even a minimum of confidence), poor sense of steering, cloud...”

  • Mazda 3 Skyactiv 2018
  • 5,000 miles
Read full review → 945 found this helpful
Longest term 70%

“These tyres are very good for road use, if someone likes to drive faster in corners these tyres are just perfect for that, the grip is good, but not phenomenal, they give quite good feedback, so you know how far you can...”

  • Alfa Romeo 156 JTD
  • 50,000 miles
Read full review → 1,003 found this helpful

All 97 Toyo Proxes CF2 reviews

Score spread across 93 written reviews
53%
Member
End of Life

unfortunately the pattern on the Toyo Proxes CF2 pick up and follow grooves in the road which is especially dangerous on a motorways when they've been cutting in new sections of road with old. the tyre wear was also quite poor with feathering on the outer edges too. the initial 10k was on the rear (Fiestas don't wear the rears) and about 11k on the front. had the tracking checked but no issues.
I've now got Kumho Ecsta HS52 195/55/15 on all 4 corners which is a better tyre in every aspect - they are supposed to be a little noisier but we can't tell any difference, fuel economy and wet grip is about the same but dry grip is somewhat better and there's no nasties either.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 4
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 4
  1. Mid-Life90% 12,000 miles
    put a pair on the front roughtly 18 months/12000 miles ago and about to have the rears changed to the same. compared to the other tyres we've had on our Fiesta (Pirelli, Kumho, Arrowspeed) these Toyo CF2s are by far the best. they are lighter on the steering and very positive when pushed through corners, comfortable and less noisy plus the wear rate looks good too. the only negative I found is that they need quite a long time to scrub-in and come up to full grip, roughly 1500-2000 miles.
61%
Member
End of Life

This was my second set Toyos and the reason I went with them was the fact that I was really pleased with them the first time. That being said, these CF2s left me quite disappointed.

For context, I don’t put that many kms on my tires so I would expect their lifespan to generally be good. With these though, after almost 4 years and less than 15000 kms, they needed replacement. Wear was absolutely horrendous, as was their resistance to time.

For a fully garaged car, that sees no direct sunlight nor gets driven in extremely hot or cold climates I noticed that the tires became extremely stiff after 2.5 to 3 years. Initial handling on both wet and dry was quite nice as well as feedback and overall handling (for a comfort tire that is) but this was compounded as mentioned by their utter lack of longevity.

For their price range I would not recommend them.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 4
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 15
63%
Member
Mid-Life
  • Toyota
  • 225/55 R16
  • 10,000 miles

The car is a toyota Auris. We have a CF2 tyre on rear wheel and have noticed it has cracking on the side wall of the tyre where the wall meets the tread. There is lots of tread left on the tyre 5mm. Tyre is about a year old. All other tyres on car (which are not CF2s) are ok.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Wear 7
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 23

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Comparing to Michelin Energy Saver, these ones are not worse. The rubber quality is actually higher and wet handling potentially better. One thing for sure - they are quieter and I love that. Nice riding feel, planted, grippy enough and above all I feel they are safe. I have even provoked them in the snow (mixed with rain but even then) and had a really hard time losing control with them in the rear (hand brake and all).
Price has raised since I bought them back in 2021 (paid 65€ for each assembled), but they still are great tyres.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 9
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End of Life
The tyres were already mounted on my 2002 Camaro. Only 4 years old they already start to show small cracks on the whole tyre.

99% I agree with the car magazine test regarding performance. Quiet, low rolling resistance. Wet performance disappointing.

Not a bad tyre but those cracks came quite early.

Will change them to all season tyres.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 8
Helpful 227
93%
Member
The dry and wet grip are very good. The wear rate is very acceptable. They lasted for 5 years, 28 thousand miles. The shoulder wears faster and when this happens they loose performance noticiably. I have used HANKOOK SOLUS, YOKOHAMA SPORT ADVAN SPORT AS, this toyo have out performed this tires.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 371
81%
Member
Mine is CF2 SUV edition. For a 1.5 litre 1.2 ton light car, this comfort + touring oriented tyre helps in improving the comfort on the 'harsh' nature of the compact Honda Vezel / HRV (CUV).
Quiet and stable at high speed. Previous tyre was Michelin Primacy 4. Toyo slightly more comfort in same profile size.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 377
83%
Member
I've tried Firestone, Goodyear and Toyo so far. And these one's the better one. Excellent dry and wet grip with a very impressive handling and feedback. But what amazed me more was the tyre wear. I've done 90k km on a lowered (with negative camber) car. And I still have some rubber left. Impressive. They gone up on price since I've bought them. No wonder... I bought 4 tyres for 240 euros. Now it's 400. Still, I'm definitely gonna buy them again!
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 1,000
91%
Member
I have used dunlop, maxxis and continental tyres on my Toyota Camry 2010 LE model. Now for 7000miles over past 5 months. Has a great grip on off-roads terrain and dry conditions. Handling in wet conditions not as great as maxxis and can be uncomfortable but does well at corners. A bit noisy on rough roads but premium quietness on smooth tarred roads. Has the best wear rate in all tyres I've used in the past. Could pass for new tyres even after 7000miles. Tyre resistance feels excessive when speeding on highway making it not suitable for fast cars. Braking is superb
Overall good tyre for off road, durability and braking
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 848
86%
Member
Stable at dry and wet conditions.
long wear (more than 50k kms.)
Good braking at moderate rain conditions.
Comfortable.
Not expensive.
A tire with not surprises but not recommended in aquaplaning and cold condition too. Drive with careful in this condition, remmember this is a summer tire.
Buy again?, yes!.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 938
93%
Member
I have mounted a complete set of 4 new tires on a Citroen AX GTI 185/60/13 and on my Peugeot 106 1.4 XSI 175/60/14. They are good tires with a lot of grip and very quiet, no rolling noises. I use them for daily commuting and with a sporty driving style. The road feedback is good, you feel exactly what is happening and where the limit is when you turn hard into a bend. The only thing what is negativy about them is during a heavy rain shower, aquaplaning is coming up with the 175/60/14 on the Peugeot 106. The tires clearly have difficulty with this, but it is not dangerous. Every band has its pros and cons. But I can say with confidence that the price/quality ratio is at a high level. Would definitely buy them again.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 986
84%
Member
Toyo did a great job here .. best price for a very good tires very comfort and there isn't any noise while driving the car ..
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 974
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