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 10 summer tests, the Toyo Proxes Sport 2 shows a clear performance split: it can be genuinely fast and confidence-inspiring in dry handling and is frequently excellent in aquaplaning resistance, but it tends to lose significant ground in wet braking and long-term ownership metrics. This creates a tire that can feel sporty and capable on a warm, dry road (and surprisingly secure in standing water), yet delivers less convincing wet stopping performance than key rivals.

The most consistent drawbacks are wear (short mileage) and value, with repeated bottom-tier placements, plus generally middling-to-weak rolling resistance. Overall, results cluster in the mid-to-lower half of group tests (average overall position 10.1), with standout “single-discipline” wins (aquaplaning, dry handling) not translating into consistently strong overall rankings.

Performance Strengths

Aquaplaning Resistance (Straight & Curved) Strong Details
• 1st place straight aquaplaning in 2026 AutoBild Summer Tire Test (94.9 km/h, 1/20)
• 1st place curved aquaplaning in 2026 Summer SUV Tire Test (2.56 m/s², 1/9)
• 3rd place curved aquaplaning in 2024 Summer SUV Tire Test (+1.5% from best, 3/11)
Dry Handling / Sportiness Strong Details
• 1st place dry handling in 2025 Auto Zeitung Summer Tire Test (68.7 s, 1/10)
• 2nd place dry handling in 2026 Summer SUV Tire Test (+1.6% from best, 2/9)
• 2nd place dry handling in 2024 Summer SUV Tire Test (+0.6% from best, 2/11)
• 5th place dry handling in 2026 AutoBild Summer Tire Test (+0.8% from best, 5/20)
Noise / Comfort (Refinement) Moderate Details
• 5th place noise in 2026 AutoBild Summer Tire Test (71.3 dB, +1% from best, 5/20) and 5th place comfort (7.3 pts, 5/20)
• 3rd place noise in 2024 Summer SUV Tire Test (69.9 dB, +1.9% from best, 3/11)
• 4th place noise in 2026 Summer SUV Tire Test (71 dB, 4/9)

Performance Weaknesses

Wet Braking Performance Strong Details
• 17th place wet braking in 2026 AutoBild Summer Tire Test (+17.3% from best, 17/20)
• 8th place wet braking in 2026 Summer SUV Tire Test (+10.4% from best, 8/9)
• 9th place wet braking in 2024 Summer SUV Tire Test (+9.9% from best, 9/11)
• 19th place wet braking in 2026 Summer Braking Super Test (+17.1% from best, 19/50)
Wear / Longevity and Value Strong Details
• 19th place wear in 2026 AutoBild Summer Tire Test (38,420 km, 19/20) and 19th place value (+49% from best, 19/20)
• 15th place wear in 2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test (36,600 km, +50.8% from best, 15/18) and 15th place abrasion (+95.7% from best, 15/18)
• 17th place wear in 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test (32,800 km, +48.1% from best, 17/20) and 19th place value (+91% from best, 19/20)
• 8th place wear in 2025 Auto Zeitung Summer Tire Test (30,000 km, +40% from best, 8/10) and 9th place value (+42.9% from best, 9/10)
Efficiency (Rolling Resistance / Energy Use) Moderate Details
• 8th place rolling resistance in 2026 Summer SUV Tire Test (+19.2% from best, 8/9)
• 9th place rolling resistance in 2023 AutoBild Sports Car Tire Test (+28.2% from best, 9/13)
• 14th place rolling resistance in 2026 AutoBild Summer Tire Test (+29.1% from best, 14/20)

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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