Competitors
The Toyo Proxes Sport A is a summer tyre that boasts a new sporty profile with exceptional driving characteristics. It offers very good safety reserves against aquaplaning, and its handling is sporty on both dry and wet roads. The tyre has short braking distances on wet and dry surfaces, and it comes at a fair price.
However, some tests have shown that the tyre has a firm rolling comfort and elevated rolling resistance, which could negatively affect its fuel efficiency. The tyre also showed average levels of grip in dry and wet conditions, with long braking distances in both tests.
Overall, the Toyo Proxes Sport A is a comfortable and sporty summer tyre with good safety reserves on wet roads, making it an excellent choice for driving enthusiasts. However, its average grip and long braking distances could be a concern for some drivers who prioritize safety above all else.
Sizes
Toyo Proxes Sport A is made in 16 sizes, starting from 225/45 R17 up to 255/35 R20.
Toyo Proxes Sport A is ranked #51 of 943 summer tyres based on the results of tests carried out by Tyre Reviews 2022, Autobild 2022, and other organizations. Toyo Proxes Sport A belongs to the Upper-middle segment and is made by a manufacturer from Japan. It is made in total of 16 sizes, 225/45 R17 being the smallest and 255/35 R20 the largest. This tyre was featured in tests 3 times, first test was carried in 2021. This model received the best possible rating in 1 tests. Noise is a strong quality of Toyo Proxes Sport A - most dimensions have below average noise level values - 100% of them produce 0db noise, which result in "a" rating.
Timeline
2021
Toyo Proxes Sport A was launched
2021
Toyo Proxes Sport A was tested 1x (Autobild)
2022
Toyo Proxes Sport A was tested 2x (Autobild,...)
Achievements
Toyo Proxes Sport A in tyre tests
The Toyo Proxes Sport A, a middle segment tyre, has been tested by some of Europe's most reputable test organizations in recent years. In 2022, the tyre was tested twice, with Autobild ranking it in 4th place out of 11 tyres in the 225/45 R18 segment and Tyre Reviews placing it in 7th place out of 10 tyres in the 255/35 R19 segment. The Autobild test praised the tyre for its exemplary performance in aquaplaning and dry braking, but the Tyre Reviews test did not assign it a rating. In the 2021 Autobild Summer tyre test, the Toyo Proxes Sport A came in 8th place out of 8 tyres in the 255/35 R19 segment and was rated as "sufficient." In summary, based on all of the test results, the Toyo Proxes Sport A received an overall rating of 74%, which is not particularly impressive for a middle segment tyre. However, it did perform well in certain categories, such as aquaplaning and dry braking, in the Autobild Summer tyre test 2022.
All tyre tests where Toyo Proxes Sport A was featured:
| Name | Wet | Dry | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | |||||
| Toyo Proxes Sport A | 2+ | 2+ | |||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 9,1 | 5,7 | 5,7 | 6,3 | |||
| Toyo Proxes Sport A | 5,1 | 5,7 | 6,4 | 6,3 | |||
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Test ratings distribution
| 100% (1x) | 65% (1x) |
|---|---|
| Exemplary | Sufficient |
| 1x | 1x |
Ratings x Wheel size
| R18 | R19 |
|---|---|
| 100% (1x) | 65% (1x) |
Ratings x Width
| 225/xx Rxx | 255/xx Rxx |
|---|---|
| 100% (1x) | 65% (1x) |