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Toyo Proxes Sport

Toyo Tyres Premium Touring Summer

The Toyo Proxes Sport is a Premium Touring Summer tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

7.1
Tyre Reviews Score Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews
High Confidence View Breakdown
Dry Grip
75%
Wet Grip
62%
Road Feedback
70%
Handling
65%
Wear
69%
Comfort
69%
Buy again
57%
22 Reviews
67% Average
107,912 miles driven
23 Tests (avg: 9th)
Toyo Proxes Sport

Toyo Proxes Sport

Summer Mid-Range
BETA
7.1 / 10
Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews · High Confidence · Updated 23 Feb 2026

The Tyre Reviews Score is the most comprehensive tyre scoring system available. It aggregates professional test data from multiple independent publications, user reviews, and consistency analysis using Bayesian statistical methods, weighted normalisation, and recency-adjusted scoring to produce a single, reliable performance rating.

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Category Scores
Off road
74.3
0.53x / 4 tests
Comfort
70.9
0.32x / 20 tests
Wet
67.2
2x / 58 tests
Value
58.1
0.42x / 28 tests
Dry
54
1.8x / 43 tests
Cross-Category Performance

Cross-category scores are derived metrics that combine data from multiple test disciplines to evaluate real-world performance characteristics.

Traction
65.2
3 tests
Handling
60.6
49 tests
Braking
58.9
38 tests
Score Components
Professional Tests
Weight: 80%
Tests: 23
Publications: 9
Period: 2017 - 2021
User Reviews
Weight: 15%
Reviews: 22
Avg Rating: 66.9%
Min Required: 5
Consistency
Weight: 5%
Score Std Dev: 0.3
History Points: 10
Methodology & Configuration
Scoring Process
  1. Collect Test Data: Gather results from professional tyre tests across multiple publications. Minimum 1 test(s) required.
  2. Normalize Positions: Convert test positions to percentile scores using exponential weighting (factor: 1.2).
  3. Apply Recency Weighting: More recent tests are weighted higher with a decay rate of 0.95.
  4. Incorporate User Reviews: Factor in user review data (minimum 5 reviews). Weight: 15%.
  5. Bayesian Smoothing: Apply Bayesian prior (score: 7, weight: 1.5) to prevent extreme scores with limited data.
  6. Calculate Final Score: Combine all components using normalization factor of 1.1. Max score with limited data: 9.5.
Component Weights
Test Data
80%
User Reviews
15%
Consistency
5%
All Configuration Parameters
ParameterValueDescription
safety_weight 0.7 Weight multiplier for safety-related metrics
performance_weight 0.55 Weight multiplier for performance metrics
comfort_weight 0.4 Weight multiplier for comfort metrics
value_weight 0.45 Weight multiplier for value-for-money metrics
user_reviews_weight 0.15 How much user reviews contribute to the final score
test_data_weight 0.8 How much professional test data contributes to the final score
consistency_weight 0.05 How much score consistency contributes to the final score
recency_decay_rate 0.95 Rate at which older test results lose influence (higher = slower decay)
min_test_count 1 Minimum number of professional tests required
min_review_count 5 Minimum number of user reviews required
score_version 1.9 Current version of the scoring algorithm
score_normalization_factor 1.1 Factor used to normalize raw scores to the 0-10 scale
confidence_factor_weight 0.2 How much data confidence affects the final score
position_penalty_weight 0.2 Penalty applied for poor test positions
gap_penalty_threshold 12 Score gap (%) that triggers additional penalties
min_metrics_count 2 Minimum number of test metrics needed per test
limited_data_threshold 2 Number of tests below which data is considered limited
single_test_penalty 0.75 Score multiplier when only one test is available
critical_metric_penalty 0.7 Penalty for poor performance on critical safety metrics
critical_metric_threshold 70 Score below which a critical metric penalty applies
position_exponential_factor 1.2 Exponent used to amplify position-based scoring
position_exponential_threshold 0.9 Position percentile below which exponential scoring applies
gap_multiplier_critical 3 Multiplier for critical gap penalties
max_category_weight 2 Maximum weight any single category can have
max_score_limited_data 9.5 Score cap when data is limited
bayesian_prior_weight 1.5 Weight of the Bayesian prior in smoothing
bayesian_prior_score 7 Prior score used for Bayesian smoothing
evidence_test_multiplier 1.9 Multiplier for test evidence in confidence calculation
evidence_metric_divisor 3 Divisor for metric count in evidence calculation
evidence_review_divisor 10 Divisor for review count in evidence calculation
combined_penalty_floor 0.2
Data Sources
TestPublicationDateSizePositionMetrics
2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test Auto Bild Sportscars 2021 275/35 R19 8/8 11 metrics
2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tyre Test Sport Auto 2020 245/35 R19 5/10 12 metrics
2020 AMS 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test Auto Motor Und Sport 2020 225/45 R18 10/11 11 metrics
2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test Auto Bild 2020 245/45 R18 19/20 10 metrics
2020 ACE Mid Range Summer Tyre Test ACE 2020 215/55 R17 5/9 0 metrics
2020 ADAC 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test ADAC 2020 225/40 R18 9/16 1 metrics
2020 Tyre Market Overview Braking Test Auto Bild 2020 245/45 R18 16/49 2 metrics
2019 Tyre Reviews UHP Summer Tyre Test Tyre Reviews 2019 265/35 R19 6/8 11 metrics
2019 Auto Bild Sports Car Tyre Test Auto Bild Sportscars 2019 245/45 R18 8/11 9 metrics
2019 Sport Auto 20 Inch UHP Tyre Test Sport Auto 2019 245/30 R20 8/8 10 metrics
2019 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test Auto Bild Allrad 2019 225/55 R17 7/10 12 metrics
2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test Auto Bild 2019 225/45 R17 15/20 11 metrics
2019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking Shootout Auto Bild 2019 225/45 R17 19/45 2 metrics
2018 EVO UUHP Tyre Test EVO 2018 235/35 R19 6/6 9 metrics
2018 Auto Review 225/45 R17 Tyre Test 2018 225/45 R17 8/11 0 metrics
2018 AMS Summer UHP Tyre Test Auto Motor Und Sport 2018 225/45 R17 8/11 9 metrics
2018 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test Auto Bild Sportscars 2018 265/35 R19 5/6 8 metrics
2018 Sport Auto 19 inch UHP and Track Day Tyre Test Sport Auto 2018 265/35 R19 5/9 8 metrics
2017 EVO Summer Tyre Test EVO 2017 225/40 R18 9/9 4 metrics
2017 Sport Auto UHP and Track Day Test Sport Auto 2017 225/40 R18 6/10 4 metrics
2017 AMS Summer UHP Tyre Test Auto Motor Und Sport 2017 245/45 R18 7/10 4 metrics
2017 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test Auto Bild 2017 225/50 R17 12/20 5 metrics
2017 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Shootout Auto Bild 2017 225/50 R17 14/43 0 metrics

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Latest Tyre Test Results
2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test
275/35 R19 • 2021
8th/8
Well balanced handling.
Limited steering precision and oversteering the dry, very long wet and dry braking distances.
The new Proxes Sport A still has grip problems.
2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test
245/45 R18 • 2020
19th/20
High aquaplaning resistance, short wet and dry braking distances.
Understeer in the wet, poor wear.
Conditionally Recommended.
2020 AMS 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test
225/45 R18 • 2020
10th/11
Balanced wet handling, good steering feel in the dry.
Reduced wet grip, high noise, high rolling resistance.
Ok - Despite the sporty feel, the Toyo lacks performance.
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Review Summary

Based on 20 user reviews

For the Toyo Proxes Sport, most higher-scoring reviews praise its value, predictable dry grip, strong wet performance for the price, and decent tread life in some cases, with several noting good comfort/low noise on certain cars. However, a significant minority-especially lower-scoring reviews-report poor wet grip or stability, faster wear on some setups, and firmer ride/noise, making it a budget-friendly but vehicle- and use-dependent choice.

Strengths
  • Good value
  • Predictable dry grip
  • Wet grip (for many users)
  • Treadwear acceptable for price (some report long life)
  • Low noise/ride comfort on some cars
Areas for Improvement
  • Wet grip and stability issues (notably snap/oversteer)
  • Fast wear reported by several users
  • Firm ride/harshness and noise on some vehicles

Top 3 Toyo Proxes Sport Reviews

Given 59% while driving a Audi TT RS (255/35 R19) on a combination of roads for 0 spirited miles
Bought a TTRS with these tires on and I wasnt impressed. Not sure why would anyone put tires like these on a high performance car. Its fine in the drive and warm, but when it rains the car suddenly snaps and end up going sideways around the roundabout and traction control lights up even in 3rd gear. Taking these off and replacing them with Michelin PS this week
Helpful 960
February 1, 2025
Given 47% while driving a Honda S2000 (225/50 R16) on a combination of roads for 5,000 average miles
All is well until it rains and then I loose the back end of my Honda S2000 on a roundabout at 25mph. I wasn't even pushing it and it sacred me to death. It then did it again in the same trip. Not heavy rain. I've immediately replaced them for a much better rated tyre.
Helpful 781
December 11, 2024
Given 60% while driving a Honda Fit (Jazz) (185/55 R16) on mostly country roads for 300 average miles
First off, ignore the optimistic reviews on here. They are obvious and sound like Yanks on crack with their excess positivity. Proxes are fine for the money, but pretty hopeless in some situations such as the wet, or over a cattle grid. Nearly lost control on hitting a cattle grid recently at relatively slow speed. I've had Proxes twice and wasn't all that impressed on either occasion in the wet.
Helpful 1043
January 16, 2024

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Given 83% while driving a Ford G6ETurbo 50th Anniversary (245/45 R19) on a combination of roads for 5,000 spirited miles
Put these on to replace the toyo r888rs I had on, with 440bhp and limited spirited driving, they lasted 6000kms. Have travelled 5000kms on these and wow, out perform the r888rs by a country mile and with a ton of tread left. Treadwear is actually very surprising to say the least. Definitely a quality budget performance tyre option.
Helpful 918
February 3, 2024
Given 64% while driving a Hyundai i20N (215/40 R18) on a combination of roads for 3,200 spirited miles
A very good value tyre with fairly decent grip in the dry, and good wear after 3000+ miles. I generally drive near the limit of these tyres when possible but they feel best suited to cruising with the occasional spirited blast on a b-road. Wet performance is not as good as anticipated, it’s acceptable but braking distance is around the same as the Pirelli P-Zero PZ4 HN tyres factory fitted to my car, a softer compound with more dry grip than the Toyo’s but very high wear when used in less than ideal temperatures. If I was on a budget I’d consider these tyres again but I will likely get Continental/Goodyear tyres next time, or Michelin PS5’s if a deal is available.
Helpful 951
March 12, 2023
Given 93% while driving a Mitsubishi Outlander (225/55 R18) on a combination of roads for 25,000 spirited miles
25000miles on Mitsubishi Outlander, still some tread left when it went back to the lease company, grip was amazing especially when coupled with the 4wd, really well suited to this car for road use but not so good on grass or snow and really the car would have benefitted from all season mud an snow tyres to exploit the 4wd, but for dry or wet tarmac you won't get better for the money (these were fitted as standard)
Helpful 946
March 10, 2023
Given 73% while driving a Mazda 6 Wagon (225/45 R19) on a combination of roads for 5,000 average miles
due to budget, replace this with the worn PS4S. PS4S still the better than this in overall, but with the price point of this Proxes Sport, i am happy with it. dry grip can handle the mild driving at the wavy road. while wet grip is good enough for slightly beyond speed limit on motorway. the Proxes Sport is soft, and even handling part also as soft as you can't really feel any thing. so far approx 5000 miles (8000km), the wear looking good, still have plenty of tread there. overall comfort, i am satisfied with the performance considered the price point.
Helpful 875
January 4, 2023
Given 43% while driving a Vauxhall Corsa D (205/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 100 spirited miles
I've had set of these tyres fitted a my MOT a week ago and so far this is my worst experience with tyres. I've had TR1 in my previous car and there was a problem with wet grip but it was manageable. These unfortunately are so bad on wet road that I have decided to take them off after only around 100 miles. I terribly regret my decision to buy these. I feel like I thrown my money in the mud.
Helpful 880
November 7, 2022
Given 63% while driving a BMW 325 (225/45 R17) on track for 0 spirited miles
I have an E36 I drove on the front tires, there is no doubt that the tire is good in the summer when outside is over 25 degrees and dry to drift but when the road is wet do not recommend
Helpful 1002
March 13, 2022
Given 54% while driving a BMW M235i (255/30 R19) on mostly country roads for 7,000 average miles
These tyres were fantastic for the first 3000-4000 miles, however they very quickly started to deteriorate. The performance started to lack after the initial 3000-4000 and I've recently checked the wear at 7000 miles and they are pretty much done, there is less than 3mm left on the tyre which I was shocked at. Definitely will not be buying these again due to the awful wear for the price of the tyre.
Helpful 1015
July 13, 2021
Given 84% while driving a MINI Cooper S (205/45 R17 V) on mostly country roads for 8,000 spirited miles
These tyres are very different from anything I've had put on before... The dry grip is good but not amazing and is VERY predictable, no sudden losses of traction, it's very progressive. Handling is good but because of the slightly thinner side wall, you can feel the car moving on the tyres slightly, it doesn't change how well it sticks to the road though! Wet grip is absolutely astounding and that's why I bought these. Round corners, there's nearly as much grip in the wet as there is in the dry!! Straight line grip isn't a strong point with these tyres in general, but even in the wet its nearly as good as the dry grip! In wet weather I haven't found a grippier tyre, I am yet to find a tyre I can go round hairpin turns at 40+ mph with terential rain, haha! Despite the positives of these tyres, they wear out quickly, the rubber is very soft and I would probably say that's why they are so good, but my set lasted me 8000 miles on the front of my R56 Mini Cooper S. I did loads of burnouts and I hooned it about on a daily basis so I'm not the best example of realistic wear on these tyres, but I wouldn't be surprised to see them last 20'000+ miles if used properly
Helpful 1010
January 31, 2021
Given 16% while driving a Vauxhall Astra GTC (235/50 R18 V) on a combination of roads for 8,000 average miles
All I have to say is do not buy these tyres. They lasted 3 months. 3 MONTHS! 8000 miles ! Mostly on motorways. It’s absolutely shocking how tyres likes these are even allowed to be sold as its not safe at all. They were okay for the first month and a half, grip was good enough, then started slipping in the wet, then in the dry even. 3 months and there is literally no thread left.
Helpful 987
November 22, 2020
Given 94% while driving a Peugeot RCZ 2.0 HDi GT (235/40 R19 W) on a combination of roads for 1,000 spirited miles
I fitted a pair to the front of my Peugeot ZCZ HDi at the end of February just before my MOT was due. The improvement over the Avon’s that were on there was amazing. The biggest improvement though was to the ride quality. It no longer crashed over small potholes & ridges in the road. Well not at the front anyway. Because of lockdown, I didn’t rush to change the worn rears, as per MOT advisory. However, yesterday morning I had a new pair fitted to the rear. Total transformation to the ride quality, yet it still maintained its grip. Even brand new on damp roads. It can only get better. Highly recommended tyre!
Helpful 999
June 18, 2020
Given 71% while driving a BMW 330d M Sport (225/40 R18 W) on a combination of roads for 20,000 spirited miles
I have drove a lot last year and in many different conditions with these tyres. On daily commutes, on the motorway, on the track, in drag racing events and of course quite a bit of spirited driving.
Initially I liked my set of Proxes Sport as they were very affordable. The amount of grip was very acceptable, although the tyres felt quite soft at longer turns and the steering was not as precise as I wanted it to be.
In the wet I had no issues with their performance whatsoever (although I never tracked them in the wet).
Regarding wear. I expected to get a bit more out of them, but after more than 20k mi in just 1 summer season, the rears are totally destroyed and need replacing, while the fronts are at about 50%.
Overall, I think it is a good tyre for a lower budget.
Helpful 1027
February 3, 2020
Given 59% while driving a Mazda 3 Series (205/50 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 12 average miles
I've used these Toyo Proxes Sport for 12,000 miles.
Overall, it was a pretty average tyre. Its considered as a "sport" tyre, so the sidewalls are firmer, however, this also contributes to a less comfy ride. Could jump on uneven surfaces instead of absorbing them. Very noisy as well.
On dry roads, traction is less than on wet roads, interestingly, but still okay. Tyres can wander on higher speeds, they don't "stick like glue" like the previous Goodyear EGP.
Wear wise, front still had 3mm left, rear still had 5mm left after 12,000 miles.
Seemed more prone to nail punctures as it aged.
Now have Falken ZE310 tyres fitted, far superior in every aspect, compared to Toyos when new.
Could suit some cars, but wouldn't recommend on a Mazda 3.
Helpful 1005
May 1, 2019
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