Toyo Proxes T1 Sport Tire Review & Rating

The Toyo Proxes T1 Sport ultra-high performance summer tire is designed to provide unrivaled grip and traction. Built to meet the demanding needs of today’s high performance coupe, sedan and sports car owners, this UHP tire delivers excellent dry traction, grip and cornering stability.

An advanced tread design and unique tread compound ensure that this tire is durable, handles well and offers the type of traction in wet and dry conditions that you need from a high-performance tire.

Cornering and braking are increased due in part to the tire’s wide profile and wider outside tread area that increases the contact pressure your tires have on the road. A combination of a high hardness bead filler and a stiffer sidewall allows for faster, more responsive steering and cornering grip.

The Toyo Proxes T1 Sport is up to the challenge of braking properly in wet conditions with its rigid rib design and wider circumferential grooves that work together in reducing the risks of hydroplaning. However, we feel that wet traction is not a strong suit for this model. Locking tread blocks aid ride comfort and more even treadwear.

The Proxes T1 Sport is available in a wide range of 17-20 inch sizes with Y-speed ratings. A 20K mile warranty is included on all sizes, which is somewhat rare for summer UHP tires.

Pros

• Excellent dry grip
• More than capable handling and cornering stability
• Comfortable tire that absorbs road bumps very well
• 20K mile tread warranty

Cons

• Wet grip falls short of other top models in class
• Tread wears faster than expected

Overall Thoughts

The Toyo Proxes T1 Sport delivers a mixed bag of results for the most part. On the plus side, dry traction and handling is what you look for in a summer UHP tire. It provides quick steering response and a good overall feel for the road. The ride may surprise you somewhat as this tire absorbs bumps and pavement imperfections as good as any tire in its class. Road noise is not an issue as well.

On the negative side, a large number of high performance vehicle owners have found that the tread wears down very quickly on these tires. In some instances, tires have worn down long before they reach their 20K warranty. Even taking into account driving habits, treadlife could be improved. In addition, wet grip is not close to the top models in the UHP class. Although it’s not awful, you want to pay a little more attention on wet road surfaces, especially during higher speed cornering and braking.

Overall, the Toyo Proxes T1 Sport is a middle of the class performing tire. While it doesn’t come close to the performance of a Michelin Pilot Sport 4S or Continental ExtremeContact Sport among others, it does a more than adequate job for most drivers, especially for those looking for a budget-priced UHP tire.

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What Vehicles Will The Toyo Proxes T1 Sport Fit?

(This is not a complete list of ALL vehicles this tire will fit)

• Acura TL, RL, RSX
• Audi A6, A4, A8L, TT
• BMW 135i, 545i, 550i, 750Li, M5, M3, 330i
• Buick Regal
• Chevrolet Corvette, Impala, Monte Carlo, Camaro, Cobalt, Cruze, Malibu
• Dodge Charger, Avenger, Challenger
• Ford Mustang GT, Fusion, Focus, Contour
• Honda Civic, CRZ
• Hyundai Sonata, Veloster
• Jaguar XKR, XK8
• Lexus GS350, GS430, IS300, LS460L
• Lincoln LS
• Mazda3, RX-8, Miata
• Mercedes-Benz E550, SL55, SL500, SLK320, CLK430
• Mercury Milan
• Nissan 370Z, Maxima
• Pontiac GTO, Grand Am, G8, G6, Grand Prix, Trans Am
• Scion tC
• Subaru Legacy, Outback, Impreza, BRZ
• Volkswagen Jetta, CC Sport, Passat, GTi

Tire Sizes

17″

205/50ZR17 93Y XL BSW
225/45ZR17 94Y XL BSW
235/40ZR17 94Y XL BSW
235/45ZR17 97Y XL BSW
245/40ZR17 95Y XL BSW
245/45ZR17 99Y XL BSW
255/40ZR17 98Y XL BSW
265/40ZR17 96Y BSW

18″

215/40ZR18 89Y XL BSW
215/45ZR18 93Y XL BSW
225/40ZR18 92Y XL BSW
225/45ZR18 (95Y) XL BSW
235/40ZR18 (95Y) XL BSW
235/45ZR18 (98Y) XL BSW
235/50ZR18 101Y XL BSW
245/35ZR18 92Y XL BSW
245/40ZR18 97Y XL BSW
245/45ZR18 (100Y) XL BSW
255/35ZR18 94Y XL BSW
255/40ZR18 (99Y) XL BSW
255/45ZR18 103Y XL BSW
265/35ZR18 (97Y) XL BSW
275/35ZR18 (95Y) BSW
275/40ZR18 (99Y) BSW
285/30ZR18 97Y XL BSW
285/35ZR18 101Y XL BSW
295/35ZR18 (103Y) XL BSW

19″

225/35ZR19 (88Y) XL BSW
225/40ZR19 93Y XL BSW
235/35ZR19 (91Y) XL BSW
235/40ZR19 96Y XL BSW
245/35ZR19 (93Y) XL BSW
245/40ZR19 (98Y) XL BSW
245/45R19 102Y XL BSW
255/30ZR19 (91Y) XL BSW
255/35ZR19 (96Y) XL BSW
255/40ZR19 100Y XL BSW
265/30ZR19 (93Y) XL BSW
265/35ZR19 (98Y) XL BSW
275/30ZR19 (96Y) XL BSW
275/35ZR19 (100Y) XL BSW
275/40ZR19 105Y XL BSW
285/30ZR19 (98Y) XL BSW
285/35ZR19 (99Y) BSW
295/30ZR19 (100Y) XL BSW
325/30ZR19 (105Y) XL BSW

20″

235/30ZR20 (88Y) XL BSW
245/30ZR20 (90Y) XL BSW
245/35ZR20 (95Y) XL BSW
245/40ZR20 99Y XL BSW
245/45ZR20 103Y XL BSW
255/30ZR20 (92Y) XL BSW
255/35ZR20 (97Y) XL BSW
255/40ZR20 (101Y) XL BSW
275/30ZR20 (97Y) XL BSW
275/35ZR20 (102Y) XL BSW
275/40ZR20 106Y XL BSW
285/30ZR20 (99Y) XL BSW
285/35ZR20 (100Y) BSW
305/25ZR20 (97Y) XL BSW
325/25ZR20 (101Y) XL BSW

Price Range

Toyo Proxes T1 Sport prices range from approximately $109 and up. You may also find occasional rebates, discount prices, coupons and special offers on this tire.

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Warranty

Toyo provides a 20,000 mile tread warranty on the Proxes T1 Sport. Mileage is reduced by half for staggered fitments. Tire uniformity is guaranteed for the first 1/32 inch of wear.

Materials and workmanship are warranted for 5 years and include free replacement for the first 25% of wear. A prorated amount is given for the remaining time period or down to the final 2/32 inch of tread depth.

Toyo also includes their No Regrets 45-day, 500 mile trial guarantee. If you are not completely satisfied with the tires you may refund or replace them with another model.

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