Toyo Proxes Comfort vs Uniroyal RainSport 5
- TR Score
- 8.4/10
- Owners say
- 81% · 19
- TR Score
- 8.0/10
- Owners say
- 73% · 91
In the 7 independent tests that ran both tires, the Toyo Proxes Comfort finished ahead 6 times and the RainSport 5 not once, with one level. The Proxes Comfort stopped 5.3% shorter in the dry; the RainSport 5 resisted straight aquaplaning at a 7.5% higher speed.
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Which should you buy?
Choose Toyo Proxes Comfort for balanced everyday driving, shortest dry stops, and stronger overall results; pick Uniroyal RainSport 5 if your top priority is aquaplaning security and wet-weather assurance at a sharper price.
Where the Proxes Comfort is stronger
- Outstanding dry braking across all shared tests
- Balanced wet performance with competitive braking and handling
- Strong efficiency and durability metrics in ADAC (lower abrasion, lower fuel use)
Where the RainSport 5 is stronger
- Excellent straight and curved aquaplaning resistance
- Occasional wins in wet braking/handling on certain surfaces
- Generally quiet with competitive rolling resistance in some tests
The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.
Proxes Comfort vs RainSport 5 at a glance
| Category | Proxes Comfort | Gap | RainSport 5 |
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| Shared tests won7 shared tests | 6 | 1 level | 0 |
| Dry9 measurements | 9 | The Proxes Comfort stopped 5.3% shorter in the dry (7 tests) | 0 |
| Wet16 measurements | 5 | The RainSport 5 resisted straight aquaplaning at a 7.5% higher speed (3 tests) | 11 |
| Comfort4 measurements | 2 | Level between the two. | 2 |
| Value7 measurements | 4 | 3 | |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 8.4/10 | The Proxes Comfort by 0.4 | 8.0/10 |
| Owner rating19 and 91 reviews | 81% | The Proxes Comfort by 8 points | 73% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 79% | The Proxes Comfort by 20 points | 59% |
| Pricein the 3 tests that listed prices | +8.3% | The Proxes Comfort was dearer in 2 of 3 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 63 | 40 sizes made in both | 104 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tires; a tick marks the tire ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 7 tests, 2021 to 2025
Each row is one published test in which both tires ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | Proxes Comfort | Field | RainSport 5 |
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| 2025 Summer Tire Test Shootout | P11 of 52 | P22 of 52 | |
| 2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test | P7 of 20 | P18 of 20 | |
| 2024 Summer Tire Market Overview | P6 of 55 | P14 of 55 | |
| 2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test | P14 of 50 | P31 of 50 | |
| 2022 Summer Tire Market Overview | P9 of 50 | P34 of 50 | |
| 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tire Test | P11 of 20 | P11 of 20 | |
| 2021 53 Summer Tire Braking Test | P17 of 53 | P19 of 53 |
Performance profile
9 measurements from the 7 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Proxes Comfort
RainSport 5
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 118 ft stop against 112 ft is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 92%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 5 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Proxes Comfort
RainSport 5
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
Proxes Comfort
RainSport 5
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the Proxes Comfort 81% from 19 reviews and the RainSport 5 73% from 91. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tires posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
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| 118 | 5.3% | 124 | 7-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 65.9 | 1.9% | 64.7 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 120 | 0.6% | 119 | 3-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 127 | 6.4% | 119 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 47.5 | 0.1% | 47.5 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 14.3 | 0.9% | 14.2 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 49.8 | 7.5% | 53.5 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 13.1 | 12.6% | 14.8 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 70.67 | = | 70.7 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 18.3 | 2.4% | 18.7 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 20,321 | 3.7% | 19,314 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 8.59 | 0.2% | 8.59 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 5.8 | 1.7% | 5.9 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 75.9 | 18.6% | 93.2 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tires shared. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Proxes Comfort scores 8.4 and the RainSport 5 8 out of 10.
| Proxes Comfort | Category | RainSport 5 | ||
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| 80 | Dry | 40 | ||
| 64 | Wet | 90 | ||
| 54 | Comfort | 77 | ||
| 54 | Value | 39 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| Proxes Comfort | Category | RainSport 5 | ||
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| 8.4 | Dry Grip | 7.5 | ||
| 8.3 | Wet Grip | 8.6 | ||
| 8 | Road Feedback | 6.7 | ||
| 7.5 | Handling | 6.8 | ||
| 8.4 | Wear | 7.2 | ||
| 8.3 | Comfort | 8 | ||
Owners rate the Proxes Comfort 81% from 19 reviews and the RainSport 5 73% from 91. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Toyo Proxes Comfort
- 81%from 19 reviews
- 79%would buy again
- 229,500 milesdriven by reviewers
Drivers report the Toyo Proxes Comfort delivers strong wet and dry grip with stable, predictable handling, often comparing it favorably to premium brands for the money. Many also highlight a quiet, comfortable ride and good wear rates/tread life for its price class. A smaller minority note it's more suited to calm daily driving, with reduced feedback and earlier understeer when pushed hard.
- Strong wet grip and confidence in rain
- Good dry grip and stable handling
- Quiet ride and good comfort (especially on motorways)
- Excellent value for money versus premium alternatives
- Limited feedback/less suitable for sporty driving (can understeer or feel less confident when pushed)
Summarised by AI from 17 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 19 Proxes Comfort reviewsThis is my first set of Toyo Proxes, they have really impressed me so far i'm around 5000+ miles with them on the rear of my BMW 3 series. I have cheap Chinese Mazzini tires on the front that came with then car (Don't buy them!) they are awful, but highlight the difference between cheap budget tires and good mid range. The front end feels honestly bad while the Toyos on the rear feel super planted, it's a genuine noticeable difference. The Toyos are so good in wet and dry they always feel stable and have loads of grip. I ran them trough winter with no issues never lost traction. I drive lots of twisty B roads they are actually pretty fun to drive on given the comfort bias which is also really good. They soak up bumps and potholes really well and are very quiet. Im really blown away by how good they are i've always fitted premium brands (Michelin, Bridgestone, Goodyear) but the Toyos are actually my favorite so far. I Guess tread life might be the only differentiator but so far after 5000 miles they look as good as the day they were put on.
Uniroyal RainSport 5
- 73%from 91 reviews
- 59%would buy again
- 941,167 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners most strongly agree that the Uniroyal RainSport 5 delivers standout wet-weather confidence, with nearly two-thirds praising wet grip and around one in five specifically highlighting strong aquaplaning resistance. Dry grip also gets more praise than criticism, and a sizeable minority find it comfortable and quieter than expected for such an open tread pattern. The main recurring drawback is a soft, flexible feel: around one in five complain about sidewall support and steering feedback, sometimes describing the handling as vague or floaty, particularly when pushed or at speed. Tread life is mixed, with roughly a third commenting and opinions split between surprisingly good mileage and quicker-than-hoped wear.
- Excellent wet grip and confidence in heavy rain
- Strong resistance to aquaplaning in standing water
- Good dry grip for everyday driving
- Comfortable, compliant ride
- Soft sidewalls can make the car feel floaty or imprecise
- Limited steering feedback and slower responses
- Dry handling can feel vague when pushed
Summarised by AI from 81 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 91 RainSport 5 reviewsWet grip is incredible, dry grip is just above average, very progressive tire, slightly spongy so I pumped them up to 40psi instead of 33. Economy was also average. Would buy them again, I had them fitted to a Volvo v90 d5. Not much change worn Vs new, just a little more aqua planing, better in the dry as they wore down. Mostly used on motorway, occasional country road use. Suited the Volvo well and price was good
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 63 sizes of the Proxes Comfort and 104 of the RainSport 5, 40 of them made in both.
| Category | Proxes Comfort | RainSport 5 |
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| Season | Summer | Summer |
| Sizes made | 63 sizes, 14 to 20 inch | 104 sizes, 15 to 21 inch |
| Made in both | 40 sizes 185/55 R15195/50 R15195/55 R15185/55 R16195/45 R16195/50 R16195/55 R16205/45 R16205/55 R16215/55 R16225/55 R16205/45 R17and 28 more | |
| EU label wet grip | A100% | A100% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C74%D26% | C86%D12%B2% |
| EU label noise | 70-71 dB B100% | 70-75 dB B100% |
| On the market since | - | 2019 |
| Replaced | Toyo Proxes CF2 | Uniroyal RainSport 3 (2013) |
| Price in the shared tests | The Proxes Comfort was the dearer tire in 2 of the 3 tests that listed prices, by 8.3% on average. Each test priced the tires in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
This head-to-head pits Toyo's Proxes Comfort, a premium-touring summer tire, against Uniroyal's RainSport 5, an ultra-high-performance option known for its wet-road reputation. Across seven shared tests from 2021-2025 in popular sizes (205/55 R16 to 225/40 R18), we see a clear pattern: Toyo consistently places higher overall and dominates dry braking and balanced handling, while Uniroyal leans on strong aquaplaning resistance and select wet metrics.
The nuance lies in how each tire delivers its strengths. Toyo posts shorter dry stops in every test and often matches or narrowly trails in wet braking, translating to predictable all-round road manners. Uniroyal counters with class-leading straight and curved aquaplaning performance and occasional wins in wet braking/handling, but with trade-offs in dry precision and, in several tests, projected mileage and efficiency.
Conclusion
Across the test portfolio, Toyo Proxes Comfort is the more complete performer: higher overall rankings (6 test wins vs 0), class-leading dry braking in every matchup, and solid wet consistency that keeps it near the front even when Uniroyal shines in deep water. It also posts advantages in fuel use, abrasion and tire weight in key ADAC metrics, reinforcing its touring brief.
Uniroyal RainSport 5 earns its name in deep-water security-frequently topping aquaplaning tests and taking some wet braking wins-but it's held back by softer dry dynamics, vague feedback at the limit and mixed longevity/value results depending on the test. If your priority is maximum aquaplaning safety in heavy rain, Uniroyal appeals; for balanced, day-to-day confidence with shorter dry stops and better overall test outcomes, Toyo is the safer, more rounded choice.
Proxes Comfort vs RainSport 5: your questions
Is the Toyo Proxes Comfort or the Uniroyal RainSport 5 the better tire?
In the 7 independent tests that ran both tires, the Toyo Proxes Comfort finished ahead 6 times and the RainSport 5 not once, with one level. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Proxes Comfort scores 8.4 and the RainSport 5 8 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Proxes Comfort or the RainSport 5?
The RainSport 5 led 11 of the 16 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it resisted straight aquaplaning at a 7.5% higher speed across 3 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Proxes Comfort led 9 of the 9 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 5.3% shorter in the dry across 7 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The RainSport 5 lasted 3.7% longer in the wear tests (3 tests). Owners rate wear 8.4/10 for the Proxes Comfort and 7.2/10 for the RainSport 5.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 8.3/10 for the Proxes Comfort and 8/10 for the RainSport 5.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Proxes Comfort 81% from 19 reviews and the RainSport 5 73% from 91. 79% of Proxes Comfort owners would buy it again, against 59% for the RainSport 5.
Which is more expensive?
In the 3 tests that listed prices, the Proxes Comfort was the dearer tire in 2 of them, by 8.3% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Proxes Comfort is made in 63 sizes (14 to 20 inch) and the RainSport 5 in 104 (15 to 21 inch). 40 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Proxes Comfort is graded A for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the RainSport 5 A and C.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tires ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
About the TR Score
The Tire Reviews Score rates each tire out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tires can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tire Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tires independently since 2007.
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