Tested 11 times by independent publications, the Toyo Proxes Sport 2 averages a finish of 10th. Its strongest discipline is Dry Handling, beating 68% of the field across 8 tests; its weakest is Rolling Resistance, at 35% across 7 tests.
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The Toyo Proxes Sport 2 is a middle-of-the-order all-rounder. It trades sharpness for comfort and consistency, finishing fifth as a sensible if unremarkable choice.
Where the Toyo Proxes Sport 2 finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tyres. Field beaten is the share of the other tyres it outranked in that measurement.
| Discipline | Tests | Avg finish | Field beaten | Firsts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry | ||||
| Dry Braking | 11 | P7.3 of 19.7 | 56% | - |
| Dry Handling Strong | 8 | P4.4 of 12.6 | 68% | 1 |
| Dry Circle | 1 | P3 of 10 | 78% | - |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 3 | P4 of 12.3 | 65% | - |
| Subj. Road Score | 1 | P6 of 10 | 44% | - |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking | 11 | P10.1 of 19.7 | 39% | - |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 1 | P9 of 18 | 53% | - |
| Wet Handling | 8 | P7.9 of 12.8 | 42% | - |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 3 | P8.3 of 12.3 | 44% | - |
| Wet Circle | 6 | P6.8 of 12.2 | 52% | - |
| Straight Aqua | 8 | P5.5 of 13.6 | 60% | 1 |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 6 | P7.2 of 15.3 | 63% | 1 |
| Off road | ||||
| Gravel Handling | 2 | P8.5 of 10 | 15% | - |
| Gravel Traction | 2 | P8 of 10 | 24% | - |
| Sand Traction | 2 | P6 of 10 | 41% | - |
| Grass Traction | 2 | P9.5 of 10 | 5% | - |
| Mud Traction | 1 | P4 of 11 | 70% | - |
| Comfort | ||||
| Subj. Comfort | 3 | P3.7 of 12.3 | 76% | - |
| Noise | 7 | P6.3 of 14.6 | 60% | - |
| Value | ||||
| Wear | 4 | P14.8 of 17 | 15% | - |
| Value | 4 | P15.3 of 17 | 11% | - |
| Rolling Resistance Weak | 7 | P8.6 of 13.1 | 35% | - |
| Fuel Consumption | 1 | P8 of 18 | 59% | - |
| Abrasion | 3 | P12.7 of 16 | 24% | - |
Overall finishing position against the tyres that have most often shared a test with the Toyo Proxes Sport 2. Only tyres tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
10 shared: 0 ahead, 10 behind
Compare with Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 |
10 | 0 | 10 | - | 0% |
 Falken Azenis FK520
8 shared: 2 ahead, 5 behind
Compare with Azenis FK520 |
8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 29% |
 Michelin Pilot Sport 5
8 shared: 0 ahead, 8 behind
Compare with Pilot Sport 5 |
8 | 0 | 8 | - | 0% |
 Yokohama Advan Sport V107
6 shared: 3 ahead, 3 behind
Compare with Advan Sport V107 |
6 | 3 | 3 | - | 50% |
 Vredestein Ultrac Pro
6 shared: 0 ahead, 6 behind
Compare with Ultrac Pro |
6 | 0 | 6 | - | 0% |
 Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
5 shared: 2 ahead, 3 behind
|
5 | 2 | 3 | - | 40% |
 Linglong Sport Master
5 shared: 2 ahead, 3 behind
|
5 | 2 | 3 | - | 40% |
 Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
5 shared: 2 ahead, 3 behind
|
5 | 2 | 3 | - | 40% |
 Bridgestone Potenza Sport
5 shared: 1 ahead, 4 behind
Compare with Potenza Sport |
5 | 1 | 4 | - | 20% |
 Continental PremiumContact 7
5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind
|
5 | 0 | 5 | - | 0% |
 Giti GitiSportS2
4 shared: 4 ahead, 0 behind
|
4 | 4 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Sava Intensa UHP 2
4 shared: 3 ahead, 1 behind
|
4 | 3 | 1 | - | 75% |
 Giti GitiSport S2+
4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind
Compare with GitiSport S2+ |
4 | 1 | 3 | - | 25% |
 Pirelli P Zero PZ4
4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind
|
4 | 0 | 4 | - | 0% |
 Uniroyal RainSport 5
3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind
|
3 | 3 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Ceat SportDrive
3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind
|
3 | 3 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Kumho Ecsta PS71
3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind
|
3 | 2 | 1 | - | 67% |
 Firestone Firehawk Sport
3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind
|
3 | 2 | 1 | - | 67% |
 Fulda SportControl 2
3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind
|
3 | 2 | 1 | - | 67% |
 Maxxis Victra Sport 5
3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind
|
3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% |
Drawn from 11 tests. Updated July 7, 2026.
Across 11 summer tests, the Toyo Proxes Sport 2 shows a clear performance character: it can be genuinely quick and confidence-inspiring in the dry (often near the front in dry handling) and is frequently strong in aquaplaning resistance (including multiple standout straight/curved aquaplaning results). This makes it appealing for drivers prioritizing steering response and dry-road pace, and for regions where standing water resistance matters.
However, its overall competitiveness is held back by repeatable safety and ownership-cost deficits. Wet braking is consistently below the class leaders (often lower-third placements and large % gaps), and longevity/value metrics are repeatedly poor (very low wear rankings and weak value scores), with rolling resistance also tending to be worse than average. These patterns explain the modest average overall position (9.6) despite some headline-grabbing dynamic results.
fifth through the dry handling course with a top-three subjective rating- 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test (2026)
second fastest through the dry handling course- 2026 Summer SUV Tyre Test (2026)
fastest handling time and impressive agility- 2025 AZ Summer Tyre Test (2025)
it maintains stability during maneuvers- 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test (2025)
dynamic driving behavior on dry roads- 2024 Summer SUV Tyre Test (2024)
achieves excellent braking- 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test (2025)
class-leading lap times and braking- 2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tyre Test (2025)
brakes well- 2025 AZ Summer Tyre Test (2025)
short braking distances- 2024 Summer SUV Tyre Test (2024)
short braking distances on dry roads- 2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tyre Test (2023)
behaves predictably across wet and dry conditions- Top Tire Review 2026 UHP Tyre Test: Big Brands vs Challengers (2026)
it performs well with good braking and handling- 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test (2025)
well-balanced, safe handling qualities on wet and dry roads- 2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tyre Test (2023)
Balanced handling on wet and dry slopes- 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test (2023)
good comfort levels- 2026 Summer SUV Tyre Test (2026)
rated among the most comfortable and quiet in the test- Top Tire Review 2026 UHP Tyre Test: Big Brands vs Challengers (2026)
good ride comfort- 2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tyre Test (2023)
sat in the lower half for both wet and dry braking- Top Tire Review 2026 UHP Tyre Test: Big Brands vs Challengers (2026)
Slightly longer wet braking distances- 2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tyre Test (2023)
Predicted mileage is the second lowest- 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test (2026)
compromises in wet safety and longevity- 2025 AZ Summer Tyre Test (2025)
Limited mileage- 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test (2023)
it narrowly misses a good rating for aquaplaning resistance- 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test (2025)
average safety reserves when aquaplaning in curves- 2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tyre Test (2023)
second-highest rolling resistance- 2026 Summer SUV Tyre Test (2026)
slightly increased rolling resistance- 2024 Summer SUV Tyre Test (2024)
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
The Toyo Proxes Sport 2 is a middle-of-the-order all-rounder. It trades sharpness for comfort and consistency, finishing fifth as a sensible if unremarkable choice.
The Toyo Proxes Sport 2 shares sixth place and is credited with good aquaplaning reserves - it posted the second-highest straight-line float speed and the highest lateral aquaplaning grip. On dry tarmac it recorded the second-fastest handling time, and the testers note good comfort levels. The article points to weaknesses in gravel handling, where the Toyo posted the slowest time, and in sand traction. Wet braking is also near the bottom of the field.
The Toyo Proxes Sport 2 finishes seventeenth with strong dry handling and the highest resistance to straight aquaplaning in the test. Dry braking is competitive. The significant weakness is a short projected mileage, one of the lowest in the group, which substantially increases cost-per-km. Wet performance is adequate but not a strength.
A standout UHP tyre that challenges higher categories, delivering quick, reactive handling, strong wet and dry grip, and class-leading lap times and braking. Road comfort and noise could be improved, but its performance ceiling sets a new benchmark for the segment.
The Toyo excels in dry conditions with the fastest handling time and impressive agility. It brakes well and provides good feedback to the driver, matching premium tyres for dynamic handling. However, wet performance reveals its limitations – while braking is acceptable, it reacts nervously to load changes, reducing confidence in challenging conditions. This Japanese offering presents a specialized character: exceptional dry-weather dynamics at a competitive price point, but with compromises in wet safety and longevity. It's well-suited for enthusiasts in drier climates who prioritize handling response over all-weather versatility.
The Toyo Proxes Sport 2 achieves a "good" overall rating, earning a "good" score for driving safety. However, its environmental performance is only satisfactory due to limited projected mileage. While providing adequate feedback on dry roads, it can be sensitive to temperature increases, making precise steering slightly challenging. However, it maintains stability during maneuvers and achieves excellent braking. On wet roads, it performs well with good braking and handling, but it narrowly misses a good rating for aquaplaning resistance. Its environmental performance is limited by only satisfactory projected mileage, abrasion, and weight, although it achieves a good rating for fuel consumption.
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