The Toyo Proxes T1 Sport is a summer performance tyre with favourable owner feedback on dry grip, comfort and quietness. Its independent results are more mixed, particularly in the wet, while rapid wear is a recurring owner concern.
Owners most consistently like the Toyo Proxes T1 Sport for dry grip, with comfort, generally low noise and value also attracting praise. Several independent tests support its dry-handling ability, including second place at Auto Express in 2014, but the overall record is less favourable than owner impressions. It finished last in both EVO and Auto Express comparisons in 2015, and ninth for dry braking and handling at Auto Bild in 2020, despite unusually positive braking wording in that assessment.
Wet performance varies unusually: Auto Zeitung placed it third overall with strong wet praise in 2014, while other tests criticised wet grip and aquaplaning. Rolling resistance also reversed from poor earlier results to second of ten in 2020. Those changes qualify the more reassuring owner wet-grip feedback. Wear is a clearer reservation, with roughly a quarter of reviews describing fast wear or early replacement and ADAC also criticising wear in 2016. Some drivers achieve good mileage, but the main appeal is the road-use grip and comfort described by owners, with less consistency in measured performance and tread life.
The quick answer
Owners say80%from 50 owner reviews73% would buy againRead the reviews
Strengths & weaknessesWet, DryValueRelative to its rivals across every test we hold
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 January 2025.
Across the 1 wet-braking test it has featured in, the Toyo Proxes T1 Sport stops 2.7% longer than premium rivals and 1.2% shorter than mid-range rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews wet score of 58/100, and owners rate it 7.9/10 in the wet from 50 reviews.
How good is the Toyo Proxes T1 Sport in the dry?
Across the 1 dry-braking test it has featured in, the Toyo Proxes T1 Sport stops 6.1% longer than premium rivals and 0.4% longer than mid-range rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews dry score of 49/100, and owners rate it 9/10 in the dry from 50 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Toyo Proxes T1 Sport?
Across the 1 test measuring rolling resistance, the Toyo Proxes T1 Sport's rolling resistance is 2.2% lower than premium rivals and 7.6% lower than mid-range rivals.
What do owners say about the Toyo Proxes T1 Sport?
Across 50 owner ratings the Toyo Proxes T1 Sport averages 80%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 9 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 6.7. 14 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 79% of owners score it 70% or better.
What is the Toyo Proxes T1 Sport's EU tyre label rating?
Across its range, the Toyo Proxes T1 Sport most commonly carries EU label ratings of D for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 71 dB for noise.
More questions about the Toyo Proxes T1 Sport(9)
How comfortable and quiet are the Toyo Proxes T1 Sport?
Owners rate the Toyo Proxes T1 Sport 7.8 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 44 reviews.
How well do the Toyo Proxes T1 Sport wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Toyo Proxes T1 Sport 6.7 out of 10 for wear across 44 reviews. 14 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 5,600 miles.
Would owners buy the Toyo Proxes T1 Sport again?
73% of owners say they would buy the Toyo Proxes T1 Sport again, based on the 49 owner reviews that answered the question. 43% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the Toyo Proxes T1 Sport's dry grip?
Of the 42 owner reviews analysed for the Toyo Proxes T1 Sport, 24 mention dry grip: 24 praise it (strong dry grip) and 0 criticise it (limited dry grip). One owner wrote: "they grip so well especially accelerating and cornering". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Toyo Proxes T1 Sport's tread life?
Of the 42 owner reviews analysed for the Toyo Proxes T1 Sport, 18 mention tread life: 7 praise it (long-lasting) and 11 criticise it (wears quickly). One owner wrote: "my major criticism of these tyres would be the very high wear rate". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Toyo Proxes T1 Sport's road noise?
Of the 42 owner reviews analysed for the Toyo Proxes T1 Sport, 17 mention road noise: 13 praise it (quiet) and 4 criticise it (noisy). One owner wrote: "Road noise is reduced enormously". Read those reviews
What does the Toyo Proxes T1 Sport replace?
The Toyo Proxes T1 Sport is the successor to the Toyo T1R in Toyo's range.
Questions and Answers for the Toyo Proxes T1 Sport
I have bought a pair of Toyo 275/35 ZR 19 and a pair of Toyo 285/35 ZR 20 tires for my 2014 Shelby Mustang, which has a manufactures top speed of 202 mph (323kph)… Show moreI have bought a pair of Toyo 275/35 ZR 19 and a pair of Toyo 285/35 ZR 20 tires for my 2014 Shelby Mustang, which has a manufactures top speed of 202 mph (323kph) The horsepower at standard is 662
This has been raised to approx. 800.
The question is, will these tires be safe at approx. 330-340kph, what is their maximum speed rating? Show less
December 16, 2017
An interesting question. To obtain a speed rating, the tyre must be run at 6.2 mph steps for 10 minutes at a time, which means by the tyre has reached it's maximum speed rating, it will have been run for a significant time at high speeds.
Z rated tyres are rated at 150 mph / 240 kmh +. As you are looking to take your tyres to such a high speed, it is my advise to speak to Toyo directly.
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Please advise if the Toyo Proxes T1 Sport is a run flat tyre or not?
September 24, 2016
The Toyo T1 Sport is not made in any runflat sizes.
Dry grip is the clearest strength of the Toyo Proxes T1 Sport, praised in more than half the owner reviews with almost no criticism. Comfort and generally low noise also receive favourable feedback, while wet grip attracts more praise than complaints. Dry cornering and value are further positives for a smaller group. Tread life is the main reservation, with roughly a quarter of reviews describing fast wear or early replacement. Later-use accounts vary substantially, including good mileage as well as short life, so the positive grip and comfort feedback does not establish consistently strong durability.
What owners mention most counted across 42 reviews
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Owner ratings averaged from 50 ratings
Owner score80%
Dry Grip90%
Road Feedback86%
Handling84%
Wet Grip79%
Comfort78%
Wear67%
Featured reviews
Most helpful 79%
“These tyres came on my factory new 2017 Mazda6 wagon. They performed quite well, with moderate road noise. Rotated every 10,000kms regularly. Achieved 50,000 KMs (30,000 miles). Probably would have got a bit more...”
“This tires is not good for high performances car especially if drive fast. The treadwear very fast wore out especially outside. Not more than 10k km i've to change tires already. This tire kinda noisy after 1500 to...”
“I'm using Toyo Proxes T1 Sport in my Mazda 6. They are excellent in every sense. I've done 54,000 kms on them and they still look new (low wear level). Their noise level is also low and car run is very smooth. One of...”
These tyres came on my factory new 2017 Mazda6 wagon. They performed quite well, with moderate road noise. Rotated every 10,000kms regularly. Achieved 50,000 KMs (30,000 miles). Probably would have got a bit more distance if I'd had a couple of wheel alignments. Replaced recently with Continental MC6's.
I love these tyres I used to buy run flats Bridgestone huellers but wanted to try these, I previous had some toyos on my evo and wanted to try them on my X6 and I was pleasantly surprised, they grip so well especially accelerating and cornering but a big heavy suv. So much quieter then my previous ones and smother on a run. Highly recommend these on a big car
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I love these tyres I used to buy run flats Bridgestone huellers but wanted to try these, I previous had some toyos on my evo and wanted to try them on my X6 and I was pleasantly surprised, they grip so well especially accelerating and cornering but a big heavy suv. So much quieter then my previous ones and smother on a run. Highly recommend these on a big car
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I'm using Toyo Proxes T1 Sport in my Mazda 6. They are excellent in every sense. I've done 54,000 kms on them and they still look new (low wear level). Their noise level is also low and car run is very smooth. One of the best tyres I've used.
I am really disappointed by the sensitivity to bumps and "channels" on the road. As soon as they enter the "channel" (usually left by frequent trucks' passes) the tyres become uncontrolable... At first I thought it had something to do with the car, but this stopped happening once I mounted the winter Kleber tyres. So evidently, it has something to do with this specific tyre. Hard breaking also often leads close to strong deviation to either side... Nothing that I would expect from Toyo. I will not buy them again
Replaced my Pirrelli P Zero's on my Mk2 Audi TT Quattro Black Edition after getting annoyed with the noise of the Zero's and quick wear at 12000 miles. Very impressed with the 71db and markedly quieter in the cabin with the Toyos Sport . Wear wise these again outdo the Zero with minimum 17000 a set before i change them out. At £120 a tyre fitted on Black Circles these are cheap. A good mid range tyre that ive happily had on my car several times and would do again happily.
Very good tyre!
My Merc had Goodyears, bud went all over the road.
Just fitted new Toyos. Now it handles sharp in the corners, and the steer wheel is "standing" now.
Driven my Audi A6 on a set of michelins for less than a couple of years but wore fairly quick & was amazed to see they were cracking on outside walls! Replaced with Toyo Proxes tyres after a friends recommendation... Full set for £310. But budget tyres were £260 alone, so not much more. He was spot on in the last month I have had them drive is miles better the grip is great impressed so far!
I drive all year round in all types of weather. Long and short distances. Throughout all terains. I had these tyres on my Audi TT from new. I have used other tyres and go back to Toyo every time.. Great prices and quality, I will continue to be a loyal customer. Quotes vary from £345 per tyre to £102.00....Definitely shop around.
This tires is not good for high performances car especially if drive fast. The treadwear very fast wore out especially outside. Not more than 10k km i've to change tires already. This tire kinda noisy after 1500 to 2000km run. If you plan to race or hill speeding, I wouldn't suggest this model.
I bought a full set to replace a still (just) road legal set of Falken branded tyres that I inherited on a second hand four year old average mileage Volvo V60 1.6 D2. As luck would have it, the car had just received a 4 wheel alignment as part of warranty work, so I knew my four new tyres stood the best chance of even wear.
First impressions were positive overall, especially ride quality compared to the Falkens which were a bit 'crashy'. The Toyo's offered good grip in the dry (if a little soft on turn in) and decent enough in the wet on a mixture of roads and speeds. My only slight criticism was a 'grabby' feeling from the front end with the tyres keen to tramline a little, especially at lower speeds on urban roads, but other than this, I was very pleased for the money with excellent comfort when cruising on the motorway.
As mileage progressed the handling and ride stayed consistent, with no vibration or wheel wobble developing right up until they were replaced, so this shows the construction is very good. However my major criticism of these tyres would be the very high wear rate. Bearing in mind mine were fitted to a low power 115bhp 1.6 diesel (and they were used through the winter months) the fronts were pretty much done for in only 16K. The grabby nature had also worsened on the front, and was becoming a liability.
I fully realise many will hold the view 'you get what you pay for...' however the Proxes are a known brand, were not a price based purchase, and were only a little cheaper than equivalent Yokohama or Goodyear, so the savings were not huge, and in retrospect, any small incidental 'saving' made was lost with the high wear rate.
My summary of the Toyo Proxes T1 Sport would be a well constructed tyre with decent enough levels of grip and comfort in all conditions for the average motorist, however higher mileage drivers should look elsewhere.
