Toyo Proxes Sport 2 - Test Results

Test Statistics

10

Tests Completed

10^th

Average Position

6^th

Best Result

17^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Across 9 summer tests, the Toyo Proxes Sport 2 shows a clear “sport-first” character: it repeatedly delivers very strong dry handling pace (often near the top of the field), with generally decent-to-good dry braking. However, this performance focus comes with recurring penalties in longevity and ownership metrics, where wear (and often value) lands near the bottom in multiple large-group tests.

In wet conditions the pattern is mixed: outright aquaplaning resistance can be excellent (including a class-leading straight-line aquaplaning result), but this does not consistently translate into strong wet braking or wet handling. Several tests place it mid-pack in the wet, while the 2026 Auto Bild test highlights a pronounced wet-performance shortfall (especially wet braking/subjective wet grip), contributing to poor overall rankings despite strong dry dynamics.

Performance Strengths

Dry Handling / Sportiness Strong Details
• 1st place dry handling in 2025 Auto Zeitung test (68.7 s, 1/10)
• 2nd place dry handling in 2024 AutoBild Summer SUV test (108 km/h, 2/11, +0.6% from best)
• 5th place dry handling in 2026 Auto Bild summer test (100.7 km/h, 5/20, +0.8% from best) and 3rd in subjective dry handling (8.7 pts, 3/20)
• Consistent mid-upper dry dynamics in 2023 AutoBild Sports Car test (dry handling 5/13, +1% from best) and 2025 Tire Rack UUHP test (dry handling 5/10, +2.2% from best)
Aquaplaning Resistance (especially straight-line) Moderate Details
• 1st place straight aquaplaning in 2026 Auto Bild summer test (94.9 km/h, 1/20) with article mention: 'Toyo and Goodyear lead straight aquaplaning resistance'
• Top-tier/competitive straight aquaplaning in 2023 AutoBild UHP test (5/21, +4.9% from best) and 2025 Auto Zeitung test (5/10, +1.8% from best)
• Strong curved aquaplaning in 2024 AutoBild Summer SUV test (3/11, +1.5% from best)
Dry Braking (generally competitive) Moderate Details
• 4th place dry braking in 2025 Auto Zeitung test (33.6 m, 4/10, +1.8% from best)
• 5th place dry braking in 2025 ADAC test (35.4 m, 5/18, +1.7% from best)
• 7th place dry braking in 2023 AutoBild UHP test (34.1 m, 7/21, +2.7% from best) and 7/48 in 2023 Summer Tire Market Overview (+2.7% from best)

Performance Weaknesses

Wear / Longevity (and abrasion) Strong Details
• 19th place wear in 2026 Auto Bild summer test (38,420 km, 19/20, +39.8% from best) with article mention: 'Toyo... project the shortest mileage'
• 15th place wear in 2025 ADAC test (36,600 km, 15/18, +50.8% from best) and 15th abrasion (85.9 mg/km/t, +95.7% from best)
• 8th place wear in 2025 Auto Zeitung test (30,000 km, 8/10, +40% from best) and 7th abrasion (+44.7% from best)
• 17th place wear in 2023 AutoBild UHP test (32,800 km, 17/20, +48.1% from best)
Value / Cost-effectiveness Strong Details
• 19th place value in 2026 Auto Bild summer test (16.4 price/1000, 19/20, +49% from best)
• 9th place value in 2025 Auto Zeitung test (19 price/1000, 9/10, +42.9% from best)
• 14th place value in 2025 ADAC test (12.11 price/1000, 14/18, +196.1% from best)
• 19th place value in 2023 AutoBild UHP test (16.62 price/1000, 19/20, +91% from best)
Wet Braking / Wet Grip Consistency Moderate Details
• 17th place wet braking in 2026 Auto Bild summer test (46.1 m, 17/20, +17.3% from best) and 19/50 in the 2026 braking shootout (+17.1% from best)
• Lower-tier wet handling subjective scores in 2026 Auto Bild summer test (subjective wet handling 17/20, +31% from best; wet circle 18/20, +5.4% from best)
• Mid-pack wet braking in multiple tests: 9/13 in 2023 AutoBild Sports Car test (+10.8% from best) and 6/10 in 2025 Auto Zeitung test (+11.5% from best)

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2026 Summer SUV Tire Test

2026
Winner: Hankook Ventus Evo

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 t...

Strong:
Dry Handling, Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua

Weak:
Dry Braking, Grass Traction, Gravel Handling, Sand Traction, Rolling Resistance, Wet Braking

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2026 Autobild Summer Tire Test

2026
Winner: Hankook Ventus Evo

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...

Strong:
Straight Aqua

Weak:
Value, Wear

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2026 Summer Braking Super Tire Test - How do 52 Tires Perform in Wet and Dry Braking?

2026
Winner: Linglong Sport Master

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2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tire Test

2025
Winner: Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72

A standout UHP tire 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 improve...

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2025 AZ Summer Tire Test

2025
Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

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 tires for dynamic handling. Howeve...

Strong:
Dry Handling

Weak:
Value

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2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test

2025
Winner: Continental SportContact 7

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. Wh...

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