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Toyo Proxes T1 Sport - Test Results

Test Statistics

19

Tests Completed

9th

Average Position

3rd

Best Result

25th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Toyo Proxes T1 Sport - Official Image

Across 19 summer-focused tests, the Toyo Proxes T1 Sport delivers mid-pack performance with occasional highlights but frequent deficits in core grip metrics. It shows sporadic competitiveness in aquaplaning resistance and efficiency, plus a few solid overall placings (e.g., 3/12 in 2014 Auto Zeitung), yet is commonly outside the top tier in wet and dry braking/handling, dragging down its average to 9.2nd. Awards or wins are absent, and several tests cite lack of sportiness and understeer tendencies.
Overall, it fits a value-oriented, older UHP pattern: acceptable balance and decent rolling resistance with some aquaplaning strength, but insufficient peak grip and precision versus contemporary premium rivals-especially evident in multiple bottom-three results in key dynamic categories.

Performance Strengths
  • Aquaplaning Resistance Moderate
    • 3rd place straight aquaplaning in 2020 Auto Bild UHP (88.7 km/h, +5.6% from best)
  • Rolling Efficiency / Economy Moderate
    • 2nd place rolling resistance in 2020 Auto Bild UHP (8.81 kg/t, +6% from best)
  • Overall Results Variability (Occasional Strong Finishes) Minor
    • 3rd/12 overall in 2014 Auto Zeitung
    • 5th/9 overall in 2018 EVO FWD test (2010), 5th/9 in 2012 Sport Auto and 2011 Autoreview
  • Value Positioning Minor
    • 2020 Auto Bild UHP price 3rd/10 (+41.7% from best price indicates relatively competitive vs premium field)
Performance Weaknesses
  • Dry Braking and Handling Strong
    • 9th/10 dry braking (+9.4%) and 9th/10 dry handling (+4.4%) in 2020 Auto Bild UHP
    • 10th/10 overall in 2015 EVO, 11th/11 in 2015 Auto Express (dry deficits noted across tests)
  • Wet Braking and Handling Strong
    • 7th/10 wet braking (+12.1%) and 8th/10 wet handling (+4.2%) in 2020 Auto Bild UHP
    • 25th/50 in 2014 Auto Bild braking shootout (did not progress to finals)
    • 11/16 (2016 ADAC) and 16/18 (2013 ADAC) indicate below-average wet safety metrics
  • Steering Precision / Sportiness Moderate
    • 2010 Sport Auto: "The new Toyo T1 Sport isn't that sporty" and notes of understeer
    • Multiple bottom-three overall finishes (2015 EVO 10/10, 2015 Auto Express 11/11) reflecting dynamic shortcomings
  • Consistency Against Premium Rivals Moderate
    • Average overall 9.2 across 19 tests
    • Multiple lower-mid results: 12/15 (2012 Auto Bild), 11/16 (2016 ADAC), 9/11 (2011 AMS)
Performance Over Time

Test History

8
of 10
2020 Auto Bild UHP 19 inch Tire Test

2020
Winner: Continental Sport Contact 6

Good.
Strong:
Rolling Resistance
Weak:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling
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11
of 16
2016 ADAC Tire Test - 225/45 R17

2016
Winner: Continental Sport Contact 5

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10
of 10
2015 EVO Magazine Performance Tire Test

2015
Winner: Continental Sport Contact 5

As the cheapest tire on test, you'd expect the Toyo to struggle against the premium competition, but finishing last in nine of the twelve tests left the Toyo a full 25% behind the winning Continent...
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11
of 11
2015 Auto Express Tire Test

2015
Winner: Continental Sport Contact 5

A disappointing test for Toyo, finishing in the bottom three in nearly every performance test.
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5
of 8
2015 Australian Motor 235/35 R19 Tire Test

2015
Winner: Continental ContiSportContact 5 P

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7
of 10
2014 EVO Max Performance Summer Tire Test

2014
Winner: Continental Sport Contact 5

Seventh seems like a fair place for the Toyo T1 Sport. It didn't really excel in any tests, performing slightly better in the wet handling tests than the dry, but offered better feel when the roads...
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9
of 10
2014 Auto Express Summer Tire Test

2014
Winner: Dunlop Sport BluResponse

The Toyo T1 Sport has been around a number of years now, and the test results reflected this. Last in the rolling resistance tests the Toyo also struggled with aquaplaning. 2nd best on dry handling...
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3
of 12
2014 Auto Zeitung Summer Tire Test

2014
Winner: Continental Sport Contact 5

A direct hit in wet conditions, the Toyo Proxes T1 Sport. Solid results in the dry too
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25
of 50
2014 Auto Bild 50 Summer Tire Shootout

2014
Winner: Pirelli Cinturato P 7 Ecoimpact

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6
of 8
2013 Auto Bild Performance Summer Tire Test

2013
Winner: Continental Sport Contact 5

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16
of 18
2013 European Summer Sports Tire Test

2013
Winner: Continental Sport Contact 5

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6
of 9
2012 Sport Auto Summer Tire Test

2012
Winner: Pirelli P Zero

The Toyo T1 Sport scores extremely highly in the wet, with a good level of grip and traction and a strong resistance to aquaplaning. In the dry the Toyo lacks some of the bite to make it to the ...
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12
of 15
2012 Auto Bild Max Performance Tire Test

2012
Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2

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13
of 45
2012 Autobild 50 Tire Braking Test

2012
Winner: Nokian Z G2

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9
of 11
2011 AMS Ultra High Performance Tire Test

2011
Winner: Nokian V

No comments
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5
of 7
2011 Sport Auto Max Performance Summer Tire Test

2011
Winner: Michelin Pilot Super Sport

The Toyo T1 Sport is a wet weather specalist, placing second in the wet tests. Unfortunately in the dry the steering provides little feedback and understeer inhibits agility. The tire seems to over...
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5
of 9
2011 Autoreview Max Performance Summer Tire Test

2011
Winner: Continental ContiSportContact 5 P

The T1 Sport are the best of the Japanese trio of tires, trading poor aquaplaning results for excellent dry handling and low noise. If Toyo could correct the wet weather issues it would be a top 3 ...
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5
of 9
2010 EVO FWD Tire Test

2010
Winner: Continental ContiSportContact 5 P

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8
of 11
2010 Sport Auto Ultra High Performance Tire Test

2010
Winner: Bridgestone Potenza S001

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